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Doge's Palace
Gothic palace museum of the former Venetian Republic, with grand chambers, prisons, and major artworks. One of Venice's defining cultural sights.
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
2 h 1 m
Average duration
2 h 21 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
139 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Desenzano del Garda to Venice Santa Lucia 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 to Venice Santa Lucia will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 3 trains that leave Desenzano del Garda for Venice Santa Lucia on Sun, Jun 21, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 139 km distance in an average of 2 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 1 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 3 h 1 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.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Desenzano del Garda to Venice Santa Lucia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $16, and a bus costs an average of $17.
Distance: 86 miles (139 km)
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $183 Average price |
2h 14m Average total duration 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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This is compared to other travel options from Desenzano del Garda to Venice Santa Lucia:
A train is $165 (€135) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Desenzano del Garda to Venice Santa Lucia costing on average $183 (€150).
Other travel options to Venice Santa Lucia take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 44m.
The table below shows live departures for Desenzano del Garda to Venice Santa Lucia trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3549 | 9:55 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h55 | 11:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
![]() | 9:49 AM Desenzano del Garda | 3h01 | 12:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:49 AM Desenzano del Garda | 2h01 | 12:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:49 AM Desenzano del Garda | 2h01 | 1:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Desenzano del Garda to Venice Santa Lucia run on average 28 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 09:49, the last at 15:08. The fastest train covers the 86 miles (139 km) distance in 1h 34m.
Distance 86 miles (139 km) |
Average train duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Trains per day 28 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 1h 34m |
First train 9:49 AM |
Last train 3:08 PM |
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Gothic palace museum of the former Venetian Republic, with grand chambers, prisons, and major artworks. One of Venice's defining cultural sights.
Venice's premier art museum, known for masterpieces of Venetian painting from Bellini, Giorgione, Tintoretto, Titian, and Veronese.
Important modern art museum on the Grand Canal, housed in Peggy Guggenheim's former home, with works by Picasso, Pollock, Dalí, and others.
Venice's ceremonial heart, surrounded by historic arcades and monumental buildings. Essential for first-time visitors and classic city views.
The city's main waterway, lined with palaces and best experienced from bridges, vaporetto rides, and waterfront walks.
Art-filled district with canals, quieter streets, university life, and popular sunset walks near Zattere and Punta della Dogana.
Classic Venetian sweet-and-sour sardines with onions, vinegar, raisins, and pine nuts, a historic lagoon dish with strong local identity.
Creamed salt cod whipped with olive oil, traditionally served on bread or polenta, one of Venice's most iconic bacari snacks.
Venetian risotto colored and flavored with cuttlefish ink, prized for its briny lagoon taste and dramatic black color.
Small, highly regarded seafood osteria known for refined market-fresh dishes and a memorable intimate dining experience.
Well-known traditional Venetian restaurant celebrated for seafood classics and an old-school, intimate atmosphere.
Established Burano favorite famous for lagoon seafood, risotto, and a classic family-run Venetian feel.
Prices near the station and canals are high. Casual meals cost more than in many Italian cities, and hotels are often pricey.
Service is often included or a coperto is charged. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good table service is appreciated. Small change for bars or taxis is enough.
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