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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
$193
Average price
$203
Fastest journey
15 h 13 m
Average duration
20 h 8 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
631 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dresden Hbf 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 Dresden Hbf to Venice Santa Lucia will cost around $203 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $193.
It's difficult to get from Dresden Hbf to Venice Santa Lucia without transferring at least 2 times.
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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Dresden Hbf to Venice Santa Lucia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, and a flight costs an average of $23.
Distance: 392 miles (631 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$207 Average price | $207 Average price | $69 Average price Cheapest | $173 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 40m Average total duration 11h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 31m Average total duration 18h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden Hbf to Venice Santa Lucia:
A bus is $138 (€113) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden Hbf to Venice Santa Lucia costing on average $207 (€170).
A bus is $138 (€113) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden Hbf to Venice Santa Lucia costing on average $207 (€170).
Other travel options to Venice Santa Lucia take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 10m.
Bus takes on average 18h 1m.
Tickets start at around $207 (€170) compared to roughly $173 (€142) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-33.87 (€-27.74). The journey takes 11h 10m versus 9h 28m 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.
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 Dresden Hbf to Venice Santa Lucia trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
16538 · ICE 905 · RJ 1281 | 11:12 PM Dresden Hbf | 15h13 | 2:25 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Dresden Hbf to Venice Santa Lucia run on average 2 times per day, taking around 11h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $193 (€158) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 06:11, the last at 23:12. The fastest train covers the 392 miles (631 km) distance in 12h 13m.
Distance 392 miles (631 km) |
Average train duration 11h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $193 (€158) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 12h 13m |
First train 6:11 AM |
Last train 11:12 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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