- 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
$16
Average price
$33
Fastest journey
1 h 21 m
Average duration
1 h 22 m
Trains per day
53
Distance
140 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione to Venice will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Of the 53 trains that leave Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione for Venice on Wed, Jul 15, 36 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 15 the direct trains cover the 140 km distance in an average of 1 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 21 m .
On Wed, Jul 15 the slowest trains will take 1 h 22 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Regionale 16017
Regionale Veloce 3549
Regionale TRENORD 2619 · Regionale Veloce 3513
Regionale TRENORD 2631 · Regionale Veloce 3507
Regionale TRENORD 2623 · Regionale Veloce 3497
FRECCIAROSSA 9749
FRECCIAROSSA 9715
FRECCIAROSSA 9709
FRECCIAROSSA 9735
FRECCIAROSSA 9743Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $10, and a bus costs an average of $16.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$17 Average price | $30 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 11m Average total duration 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 20m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione to Venice:
A ferry is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione to Venice costing on average $17 (€14).
A ferry is $19 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione to Venice costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 39m.
Train takes on average 1h 41m.
The journey is about 4m faster (1h 41m by train vs 1h 45m by car) and roughly $14 (€12) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($17 (€14) vs $31 (€25)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione to Venice trains for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:49 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h48 | 10:37 PM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, July 15 | |||||
Regionale 16277 · Regionale Veloce 3483 | 6:07 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2h07 | 8:14 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16277 | 6:07 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2h49 | 8:56 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16017 | 6:54 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h43 | 8:37 AM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16017 | 6:54 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h56 | 8:50 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9703 | 7:38 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h22 | 9:00 AM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2613+ FRECCIAROSSA 9705 | 7:49 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h41 | 9:30 AM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2613+ FRECCIAROSSA 9705 | 7:49 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h53 | 9:42 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2613 · Regionale Veloce 3489 | 7:49 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h48 | 9:37 AM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2693+ FRECCIAROSSA 9707 | 8:16 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h44 | 10:00 AM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2615 · Regionale Veloce 3485 | 8:49 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h48 | 10:37 AM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9709 | 9:08 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h34 | 10:42 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9709 | 9:08 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h22 | 10:30 AM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2617 · Regionale Veloce 3495 | 9:49 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h48 | 11:37 AM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9715 | 10:08 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h22 | 11:30 AM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9715 | 10:08 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h34 | 11:42 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
8977 | On time 10:27 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h25 | 11:52 AM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
8977 | On time 10:27 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h36 | 12:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2619 · Regionale Veloce 3513 | 10:49 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h48 | 12:37 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9723 | 12:38 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h22 | 2:00 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9723 | 12:38 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h34 | 2:12 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2623 · Regionale Veloce 3497 | 12:49 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h48 | 2:37 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione to Venice run on average 38 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by ferry.
There are 20 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:16, the last at 20:49. The fastest train covers the 86 miles (140 km) distance in 1h 44m.
Distance 86 miles (140 km) |
Average train duration 1h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Trains per day 38 |
Direct trains 20 |
Fastest train 1h 44m |
First train 6:16 AM |
Last train 8:49 PM |
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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 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione 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 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione to Venice trains use the Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione to Venezia Santa Lucia station pair, with some services arriving at Venezia Mestre. Use this guide to compare Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione and Venice train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Esplanade, Trattoria Alessi
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mayer & Splendid, Hotel Piroscafo, Hotel Bonotto.
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.
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