- Must visit
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
$13
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
1 h 3 m
Average duration
1 h 4 m
Trains per day
38
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ferrara station 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 Ferrara station to Venice Santa Lucia will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 38 trains that leave Ferrara station for Venice Santa Lucia on Sun, Jun 21, 35 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 87 km distance in an average of 1 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 3 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 5 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 Veloce 3992
Regionale Veloce 3980
Regionale Veloce 3970
Regionale Veloce 3972
Regionale Veloce 3994
FRECCIAROSSA 9432
8916
FRECCIAROSSA 9404
FRECCIAROSSA 9426
FRECCIAROSSA 9428Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ferrara station to Venice Santa Lucia 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 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $10, and a bus costs an average of $9.
Distance: 54 miles (87 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$16 Average price | $86 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 49m Average total duration 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 22m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ferrara station to Venice Santa Lucia:
A ferry is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ferrara station to Venice Santa Lucia costing on average $16 (€13).
A ferry is $76 (€62) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ferrara station to Venice Santa Lucia costing on average $86 (€70).
Other travel options to Venice Santa Lucia take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 19m.
Bus takes on average 1h 40m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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.
Direct services run with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte.
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 Ferrara station to Venice Santa Lucia trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Treno 3998 effettuato con bus VE680 · Regionale Veloce 3998 | 5:13 AM Ferrara station | 2h07 | 7:20 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3962 | 7:43 AM Ferrara station | 1h37 | 9:20 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9400 | 8:29 AM Ferrara station | 1h05 | 9:34 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3966 | 8:43 AM Ferrara station | 1h37 | 10:20 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
8900 | On time 8:49 AM Ferrara station | 1h06 | 9:55 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9404 | 9:29 AM Ferrara station | 1h05 | 10:34 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3970 | 9:43 AM Ferrara station | 1h37 | 11:20 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
8924 | On time 9:49 AM Ferrara station | 1h06 | 10:55 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9406 | 10:29 AM Ferrara station | 1h05 | 11:34 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3972 | 10:43 AM Ferrara station | 1h37 | 12:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3994 | 11:43 AM Ferrara station | 1h37 | 1:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
8906 | On time 11:49 AM Ferrara station | 1h06 | 12:55 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9414 | 12:29 PM Ferrara station | 1h05 | 1:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3974 | 12:43 PM Ferrara station | 1h37 | 2:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
8908 | On time 12:49 PM Ferrara station | 1h06 | 1:55 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9416 | 1:29 PM Ferrara station | 1h05 | 2:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3978 | 1:43 PM Ferrara station | 1h37 | 3:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
8910 | On time 1:49 PM Ferrara station | 1h06 | 2:55 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8418 | 2:29 PM Ferrara station | 1h05 | 3:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8816 | 2:40 PM Ferrara station | 1h28 | 4:08 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3980 | 3:00 PM Ferrara station | 1h20 | 4:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 588+ Regionale 16355 | 3:15 PM Ferrara station | 1h18 | 4:33 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3982 | 3:43 PM Ferrara station | 1h37 | 5:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
8916 | On time 3:52 PM Ferrara station | 1h03 | 4:55 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9422 | 4:29 PM Ferrara station | 1h05 | 5:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3984 | 4:43 PM Ferrara station | 1h37 | 6:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1738 | 5:30 PM Ferrara station | 1h39 | 7:09 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3986 | 5:43 PM Ferrara station | 1h37 | 7:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9426 | 6:29 PM Ferrara station | 1h05 | 7:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3988 | 6:43 PM Ferrara station | 1h37 | 8:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
8928 | 6:49 PM Ferrara station | 1h06 | 7:55 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 7:29 PM Ferrara station | 1h05 | 8:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3990 | 7:43 PM Ferrara station | 1h37 | 9:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 592+ Regionale Veloce 3898 | 8:34 PM Ferrara station | 1h25 | 9:59 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8828 | 8:42 PM Ferrara station | 1h27 | 10:09 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3992 | 9:43 PM Ferrara station | 1h37 | 11:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9432 | 9:52 PM Ferrara station | 1h03 | 10:55 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9434 | 10:29 PM Ferrara station | 1h05 | 11:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Ferrara station to Venice Santa Lucia run on average 30 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
There are 28 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 13:00, the last at 20:43. The fastest train covers the 54 miles (87 km) distance in 1h 3m.
Distance 54 miles (87 km) |
Average train duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Trains per day 30 |
Direct trains 28 |
Fastest train 1h 3m |
First train 1:00 PM |
Last train 8:43 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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