- Must visit
Doge's Palace
Gothic seat of Venetian power with grand chambers, prisons, and major artworks. One of the city's essential cultural visits.
Cheapest price
$189
Average price
$189
Fastest journey
12 h 31 m
Average duration
14 h 1 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
768 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dusseldorf Airport to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dusseldorf Airport to Venice will cost around $189 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $189.
It's difficult to get from Dusseldorf Airport to Venice without transferring at least 2 times.
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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Dusseldorf Airport to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $65. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $65, and a train costs an average of $227.
Distance: 477 miles (768 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$229 Average price | $176 Average price | $110 Average price Cheapest | $2 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 26m Average total duration 15h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 50m Average total duration 15h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Dusseldorf Airport to Venice:
A bus is $66 (€53) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dusseldorf Airport to Venice costing on average $176 (€143).
A bus is $120 (€97) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dusseldorf Airport to Venice costing on average $229 (€186).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 20m.
Train takes on average 15h 56m.
Tickets start at around $229 (€186) compared to roughly $2 (€2) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-227.21 (€-184.36). The journey takes 15h 56m versus 11h 9m 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 Dusseldorf Airport to Venice trains for today, Friday, June 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:54 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 15h31 | 12:25 PM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 6 | |||||
![]() | 5:54 AM D-flughafen Terminal S | 12h31 | 6:25 PM Venice | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Dusseldorf Airport to Venice run on average 2 times per day, taking around 15h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $227 (€184) but you can travel from only $55 (€45) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 20:54, the last at 20:54. The fastest train covers the 477 miles (768 km) distance in 15h 31m.
Distance 477 miles (768 km) |
Average train duration 15h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $227 (€184) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 15h 31m |
First train 8:54 PM |
Last train 8:54 PM |
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Gothic seat of Venetian power with grand chambers, prisons, and major artworks. One of the city's essential cultural visits.
Venice's premier museum for Venetian painting, with masterpieces by Bellini, Giorgione, Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese.
Leading modern art museum in Peggy Guggenheim's former home, known for masterpieces of Cubism, Surrealism, and Abstract art.
Venice's monumental main square, surrounded by major landmarks and one of the city's defining must-see spaces.
Venice's main waterway lined with palaces, best appreciated from bridges, vaporetto rides, and waterfront walks.
Colorful lagoon island famous for vividly painted houses and photogenic streets, especially popular with social media visitors.
Sweet-and-sour sardines marinated with onions, vinegar, pine nuts, and raisins; a classic Venetian lagoon dish with medieval trading influences.
Salt cod whipped with olive oil into a creamy spread, traditionally served on bread or grilled polenta; one of Venice’s best-known cicchetti.
Venetian risotto colored and flavored with cuttlefish ink, giving it a rich sea taste and dramatic black color.
Small, celebrated seafood osteria near Saint Mark’s, prized for market-fresh fish, refined cooking, and intimate service.
Respected traditional seafood restaurant in a hidden central lane, known for classic Venetian dishes and an old-school atmosphere.
Well-known Burano restaurant worth the trip for lagoon seafood, risotto, and a polished but relaxed dining room.
Venice is pricey due to tourism and island logistics. Hotels and dining cost more than in many Italian cities.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. Small change for cafés and taxis is appreciated.
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