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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
$122
Average price
$122
Fastest journey
13 h 30 m
Average duration
13 h 30 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
584 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt Airport long-distance 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 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Venice Santa Lucia will cost around $122 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $122.
It's difficult to get from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Venice Santa Lucia without transferring at least once.
ICE 619 · RJ 1281
ICE 619 · RJ 1281Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Venice Santa Lucia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, and a flight costs an average of $139.
Distance: 362 miles (584 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$187 Average price | $266 Average price | $77 Average price Cheapest | $244 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 38m Average total duration 10h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 11m Average total duration Fastest 7h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 46m Average total duration 17h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Venice Santa Lucia:
A bus is $111 (€90) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Venice Santa Lucia costing on average $187 (€153).
A bus is $189 (€155) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Venice Santa Lucia costing on average $266 (€217).
Other travel options to Venice Santa Lucia take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 8m.
Bus takes on average 17h 16m.
Tickets start at around $187 (€153) compared to roughly $244 (€200) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $57 (€47). The journey takes 10h 8m versus 8h 51m 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 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station 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 |
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ICE 619 · RJ 1281 | Delayed 10:55 PM 1:01 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 13h24 | 2:25 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Venice Santa Lucia run on average 2 times per day, taking around 10h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $73 (€60) but you can travel from only $49 (€40) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:41, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 362 miles (584 km) distance in 10h 34m.
Distance 362 miles (584 km) |
Average train duration 10h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $73 (€60) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 10h 34m |
First train 5:41 AM |
Last train 11:58 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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