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Gallerie dell'Accademia
Venice’s premier art museum, known for its exceptional collection of Venetian painting from the 14th to 18th centuries, including works by Bellini, Giorgione, Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese.
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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Essen to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $49, and a flight costs an average of $39.
Distance: 481 miles (775 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$49 Average price Cheapest | $163 Average price | $85 Average price | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 57m Average total duration 12h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 22h 40m Average total duration 22h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Venice:
A train is $37 (€30) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Essen to Venice costing on average $85 (€70).
A train is $114 (€94) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Venice costing on average $163 (€133).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 27m.
Bus takes on average 22h 10m.
Tickets start at around $49 (€40) compared to roughly $7 (€5) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-41.97 (€-34.45). The journey takes 12h 27m versus 12h 0m 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 Essen to Venice trains for today, Friday, July 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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![]() | 11:00 PM Essen | 15h25 | 2:25 PM Venice | 1 transfer | |
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![]() | 5:53 AM Essen | 12h32 | 6:25 PM Venice | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Essen to Venice run on average 6 times per day, taking around 12h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $49 (€40) but you can travel from only $39 (€32) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:35, the last at 23:00. The fastest train covers the 481 miles (775 km) distance in 16h 14m.
Distance 481 miles (775 km) |
Average train duration 12h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€40) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 16h 14m |
First train 12:35 AM |
Last train 11:00 PM |
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Venice’s premier art museum, known for its exceptional collection of Venetian painting from the 14th to 18th centuries, including works by Bellini, Giorgione, Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese.
A leading modern art museum in the Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, featuring major 20th-century works by Picasso, Pollock, Dalí, Kandinsky, and others in an iconic Grand Canal setting.
Part of Venice’s civic museum network, this Gothic palace museum offers grand state rooms, political history, and access to the famous Bridge of Sighs and former prison spaces.
Venice’s principal square is the city’s ceremonial heart, surrounded by famous landmarks and a must-see starting point despite heavy crowds.
The city’s main waterway is lined with historic palaces and offers Venice’s most classic moving panorama, whether viewed from bridges, vaporetti, or waterfront walks.
A large, lived-in district with canals, local shops, and a more relaxed feel than San Marco, popular with travelers seeking authentic everyday Venice.
A classic Venetian dish of sweet-and-sour sardines with onions, vinegar, pine nuts, and raisins. It reflects the city’s trading history and lagoon seafood traditions.
Salt cod whipped with olive oil into a creamy spread, usually served on bread or polenta. It is one of Venice’s most iconic cicchetti.
Venetian risotto colored and flavored with cuttlefish ink. It is a signature lagoon dish with deep seafood flavor.
A tiny, highly regarded seafood osteria with a refined approach to Venetian ingredients. Intimate, established, and popular for quality fish dishes.
A celebrated Burano trattoria famous for fresh seafood risotto and island hospitality. A well-known choice for authentic Venetian lagoon cuisine.
An elegant fine-dining restaurant on Piazza San Marco offering polished Venetian cuisine in a historic setting. Ideal for a high-end meal.
Venice is pricier than most Italian cities, especially near major sights. Hotels and tourist-area dining cost more; cicchetti bars and vaporetto passes help save.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good table service is appreciated. No tip needed for a quick coffee at the bar.
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Venezia Santa Lucia, Venice -> Piazzale Roma, Venice
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Essen 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 Essen to Venice trains use the Essen Hbf to Venezia Santa Lucia station pair, with some services arriving at Venezia Mestre. Use this guide to compare Essen and Venice train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Essen Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Bollywood Express - Pizza & More, Kiepenkerl, Cafe Extrablatt, Tacos
Wi-Fi is available at Essen Hbf. ATMs are available at Essen Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Essen Hbf. Information desks are available at Essen Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Essen Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Essen Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Essen Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Essen Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Ambassador, Gästearpartment Dahl, WG-Hotel im Unperfekthaus, Motel One.
Essen Süd is 1 km from Essen city centre. Public transport options include:
Essen Süd has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Bollywood Express - Pizza & More, Haus Wilmes, Mana Mana, Karawane
Wi-Fi is available at Essen Süd. ATMs are available at Essen Süd.
Ticket office support is available at Essen Süd. Information desks are available at Essen Süd.
Luggage storage is available at Essen Süd. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Essen Süd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Essen Süd: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Essen Süd.
Nearby hotels include Webers.
Essen West is 2 km from Essen city centre. Public transport options include:
Essen West has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Pizzeria Don Camillo, Lindos, Zur Platte, Arman Döner
Wi-Fi is available at Essen West. ATMs are available at Essen West.
Ticket office support is available at Essen West. Information desks are available at Essen West.
Luggage storage is available at Essen West. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Essen West: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Essen West: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Essen West.
Nearby hotels include McDreams.
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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