- Must visit
Gallerie dell'Accademia
A leading Venetian art museum with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto in a grand former confraternity building.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$31
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$39
Fastest journey on Sep 19
3 h 29 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
3 h 34 m
Trains on Sep 19
44
Distance
260 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chiasso to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chiasso to Venice will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
It's difficult to get from Chiasso to Venice without transferring at least once.
S11 TRENORD 25017 · Regionale TRENORD 2615 · Regionale 17299
Regionale TRENORD 25503 · Regionale TRENORD 2613 · Regionale 17257
Regionale TRENORD 25509 · Regionale TRENORD 2657 · Regionale 3513
Regionale TRENORD 25503 · Regionale TRENORD 2613 · Regionale 17257
Regionale TRENORD 25527 · Regionale TRENORD 2637 · Regionale 17247
Regionale TRENORD 25507+
FRECCIAROSSA 9707
Regionale TRENORD 25529+
FRECCIAROSSA 9755
Regionale TRENORD 25531 · Regionale TRENORD 25870+
FRECCIAROSSA 9759
Regionale TRENORD 25509+
FRECCIAROSSA 9710
Regionale TRENORD 25521+
FRECCIAROSSA 9735Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chiasso to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $32, while a bus costs an average of $569.
Distance: 161 miles (260 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $569 Average price | $401 Average price | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration 5h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Chiasso to Venice:
A train is $369 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chiasso to Venice costing on average $401.
A train is $537 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chiasso to Venice costing on average $569.
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 7m.
Bus takes on average 5h 23m.
Tickets start at around $32 compared to roughly $66 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $34. The journey takes 4h 7m versus 3h 24m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Italo.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Chiasso to Venice trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TRENORD 25525 · Regionale TRENORD 2635 · Regionale 17245 | 3:31 PM Chiasso station | 6h17 | 9:48 PM Venezia Porto Marghera | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 25525 · Regionale TRENORD 2635 · Regionale Veloce 3523 | 3:31 PM Chiasso station | 5h19 | 8:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 25527 · Regionale TRENORD 2637 · Regionale 17247 | 4:31 PM Chiasso station | 6h25 | 10:56 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 25527+ FRECCIAROSSA 9751 · FRECCIAROSSA 9753 | 4:31 PM Chiasso station | 4h11 | 8:42 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 25529 · Regionale TRENORD 2639 · Regionale Veloce 3521 | 5:31 PM Chiasso station | 6h06 | 11:37 PM Venice Mestre | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 25529+ FRECCIAROSSA 9755 | 5:31 PM Chiasso station | 3h29 | 9:00 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 25531 · Regionale TRENORD 25870+ FRECCIAROSSA 9759 | 6:31 PM Chiasso station | 3h29 | 10:00 PM Venice Mestre | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 25531 · Regionale TRENORD 2641 · Regionale Veloce 3521 | 6:31 PM Chiasso station | 5h19 | 11:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 25533+ FRECCIAROSSA 9763 | 7:31 PM Chiasso station | 3h46 | 11:17 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
Regionale TRENORD 25503 · Regionale TRENORD 2613 · Regionale 17257 | 4:31 AM Chiasso station | 6h17 | 10:48 AM Venezia Porto Marghera | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 25503 · Regionale TRENORD 2613 · Regionale 3489 | 4:31 AM Chiasso station | 5h19 | 9:50 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 25503 · Regionale TRENORD 2613 · Regionale 17257 | 4:31 AM Chiasso station | 6h17 | 10:48 AM Venezia Porto Marghera | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 25503 · Regionale TRENORD 2613 · Regionale Veloce 3489 | 4:31 AM Chiasso station | 5h19 | 9:50 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
S11 TRENORD 25017 · Regionale TRENORD 2615 · Regionale 17299 | 5:13 AM Chiasso station | 6h35 | 11:48 AM Venezia Porto Marghera | 2 transfers | |
S11 TRENORD 25017+ FRECCIAROSSA 9703 | 5:13 AM Chiasso station | 3h47 | 9:00 AM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
S11 TRENORD 25017 · Regionale TRENORD 2615 · Regionale Veloce 3485 | 5:13 AM Chiasso station | 5h37 | 10:50 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
S11 TRENORD 25017 · Regionale TRENORD 2615 · Regionale Veloce 3485 | 5:13 AM Chiasso station | 5h37 | 10:50 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
S11 TRENORD 25017+ FRECCIAROSSA 9703 | 5:13 AM Chiasso station | 3h47 | 9:00 AM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
S11 TRENORD 25017 · Regionale TRENORD 2615 · Regionale 17299 | 5:13 AM Chiasso station | 6h35 | 11:48 AM Venezia Porto Marghera | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 25507 · Regionale TRENORD 2617 · Regionale Veloce 3495 | 6:31 AM Chiasso station | 5h19 | 11:50 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 25507+ FRECCIAROSSA 9707 | 6:31 AM Chiasso station | 3h29 | 10:00 AM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 25507 · Regionale TRENORD 2617 · Regionale Veloce 3495 | 6:31 AM Chiasso station | 5h19 | 11:50 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 25509+ FRECCIAROSSA 9710 | 7:31 AM Chiasso station | 3h41 | 11:12 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 25509 · Regionale TRENORD 2657 · Regionale 3513 | 7:31 AM Chiasso station | 5h19 | 12:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 25509 · Regionale TRENORD 2657 · Regionale 3513 | 7:31 AM Chiasso station | 5h06 | 12:37 PM Venice Mestre | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 25509 · Regionale TRENORD 2657 · Regionale Veloce 3513 | 7:31 AM Chiasso station | 5h06 | 12:37 PM Venice Mestre | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 25509+ FRECCIAROSSA 9710 | 7:31 AM Chiasso station | 3h41 | 11:12 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 25509 · Regionale TRENORD 2657 · Regionale Veloce 3513 | 7:31 AM Chiasso station | 5h19 | 12:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 25511 · Regionale TRENORD 2621 · Regionale 17319 | 8:31 AM Chiasso station | 6h17 | 2:48 PM Venezia Porto Marghera | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 25511 · Regionale TRENORD 2621 · Regionale Veloce 3613 | 8:31 AM Chiasso station | 5h19 | 1:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 25513 · Regionale TRENORD 2623 · Regionale 17209 | 9:31 AM Chiasso station | 6h17 | 3:48 PM Venezia Porto Marghera | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 25513 · Regionale TRENORD 2623 · Regionale Veloce 3497 | 9:31 AM Chiasso station | 5h19 | 2:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 25515 · Regionale TRENORD 2625 · Regionale Veloce 3499 | 10:31 AM Chiasso station | 5h19 | 3:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 25515 · Regionale TRENORD 2625 · Regionale 16281 | 10:31 AM Chiasso station | 6h17 | 4:48 PM Venezia Porto Marghera | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 25517 · Regionale TRENORD 2627 · Regionale 17221 | 11:31 AM Chiasso station | 6h17 | 5:48 PM Venezia Porto Marghera | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 25517 · Regionale TRENORD 2627 · Regionale Veloce 3503 | 11:31 AM Chiasso station | 5h19 | 4:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 25519 · Regionale TRENORD 2629 · Regionale Veloce 3505 | 12:31 PM Chiasso station | 5h19 | 5:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 25519 · Regionale TRENORD 2629 · Regionale 17227 | 12:31 PM Chiasso station | 6h17 | 6:48 PM Venezia Porto Marghera | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 25521+ FRECCIAROSSA 9735 | 1:31 PM Chiasso station | 3h41 | 5:12 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 25521 · Regionale TRENORD 2631 · Regionale 17233 | 1:31 PM Chiasso station | 6h17 | 7:48 PM Venezia Porto Marghera | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 25521 · Regionale TRENORD 2631 · Regionale Veloce 3507 | 1:31 PM Chiasso station | 5h19 | 6:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 25523 · Regionale TRENORD 2633 · Regionale 16309 | 2:31 PM Chiasso station | 6h17 | 8:48 PM Venezia Porto Marghera | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 25523 · Regionale TRENORD 2633 · Regionale Veloce 3551 | 2:31 PM Chiasso station | 5h19 | 7:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 25523+ FRECCIAROSSA 9741 | 2:31 PM Chiasso station | 3h41 | 6:12 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Chiasso to Venice run on average 43 times per day, taking around 4h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:35, the last at 21:31. The fastest train covers the 161 miles (260 km) distance in 3h 1m.
Distance 161 miles (260 km) |
Average train duration 4h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 |
Trains per day 43 |
Fastest train 3h 1m |
First train 12:35 AM |
Last train 9:31 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 49 days |
Discover the best of Venice — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Venice trip today.
A leading Venetian art museum with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto in a grand former confraternity building.
Peggy Guggenheim’s former home presents an outstanding modern art collection with Picasso, Pollock, and Dalí overlooking the Grand Canal.
Venice’s civic museum of art and history in Piazza San Marco, with neoclassical rooms, imperial apartments, and important city collections.
Venice’s monumental main square is framed by arcades, museums, and the basilica. It is the city’s ceremonial heart and a classic first experience.
The broad canal-side promenade east of San Marco offers open lagoon views, landmark hotels, and one of Venice’s best waterside walks.
This lively central district around the market and bridge mixes commerce, everyday Venetian life, and some of the city’s most photogenic canal scenes.
Creamed salt cod whipped with olive oil, traditionally served on grilled polenta. A classic Venetian bacaro snack with roots in lagoon trade routes.
Rice cooked with fresh peas, somewhere between soup and risotto. It is a beloved spring dish, especially linked to the feast of Saint Mark.
Soft white polenta topped with tiny lagoon shrimp. This seasonal cicchetto showcases Venice's historic connection to its lagoon seafood.
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant in a historic palace, celebrated for elegant Venetian tasting menus and polished canal-side dining.
Historic, lively bacaro near Rialto known for creative cicchetti, seafood small plates, and a standing-room wine bar atmosphere.
Well-known traditional restaurant with a broad Venetian menu, including sarde in saor and seafood risotto, in a comfortable classic dining room.
Venice is pricier than many Italian cities, especially near major sights. Hotels, dining, and canal transport raise costs, though cicchetti bars and off-center stays can help.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated, but not required. Small taxi rounding and café change are enough.
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Venezia Santa Lucia -> Piazza San Marco, Venice
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chiasso to Venice by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Venice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Chiasso to Venice trains use the Chiasso to Venezia Santa Lucia station pair, with some services arriving at Venezia Mestre. Use this guide to compare Chiasso and Venice train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Chiasso has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria Carlino, Osteria Grotto del Cavaliere
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Chiasso. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Chiasso. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Chiasso: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Chiasso: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Chiasso.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mövenpick Touring, Hotel Bahnhof, Hotel Garni Centro.
Venezia Santa Lucia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: GROM Ice Cream, Venchi Cioccolato, Bistrot, Tentazione Café, L’Artenl Gelato
Free WiFi available throughout station. ATMs are located inside the main retail area.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located in the main passenger area.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Platform 1.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Wheelchair access, step-free access to platforms.
Nearby hotels include Venice Times Hotel, Hotel Antiche Figure, Hotel Abbazia.
Venezia Mestre is 8 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia Mestre has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald’s, Chock Full O'Nuts, Puro Gusto, Juice Bar, Rossosapore
ATMs are located by Forexchange on the ground floor.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor.
Available at Venezia Mestre: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Mestre: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Mestre: Full accessibility facilities, including toilets, ramps, wheelchairs, elevators and a mobility assistance center.
Nearby hotels include Best Western Hotel Tritone, The Plaza Hotel, Hotel Villa Constanza.
Venezia Porto Marghera is 6 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia Porto Marghera has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Venezia Porto Marghera.
Ticket office support is available at Venezia Porto Marghera. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Venezia Porto Marghera: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Porto Marghera: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Porto Marghera: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Venezia Marghera, Hotel Lugano Torretta, Hotel Mondial.
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