- Must visit
Gallerie dell'Accademia
A leading Venetian art museum with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto in a grand former confraternity building.
Cheapest price
€140
Average price
€165
Fastest journey
8 h 4 m
Average duration
9 h 3 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
444 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Freiburg im Breisgau to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Freiburg im Breisgau to Venice will cost around €165 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €140.
It's difficult to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Venice without transferring at least once.
EuroCity 173+
Regionale TRENORD 2641 · Regionale 88839
EuroCity 151+
Regionale TRENORD 2633 · Regionale 88821
EuroCity 65+
Regionale TRENORD 2635 · Regionale 88801
FRECCIAROSSA 9747+
EuroCity 151
FRECCIAROSSA 9555 · FRECCIAROSSA 9428+
EuroCity 65
FRECCIAROSSA 9555 · FRECCIAROSSA 9428+
EuroCity 65
FRECCIAROSSA 9551 · FRECCIAROSSA 9426+
EuroCity 151
EuroCity 173+
Regionale TRENORD 2641 · Regionale 88839
EuroCity 65+
Regionale TRENORD 2635 · Regionale 88801
FRECCIAROSSA 9747+
EuroCity 151Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Freiburg im Breisgau to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, and a flight costs an average of €43.
Distance: 275 miles (444 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€122 Average price | €55 Average price Cheapest | €181 Average price | €105 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 55m Average total duration 7h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 13m Average total duration 10h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Freiburg im Breisgau to Venice:
A bus is €67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Venice costing on average €122.
A bus is €125 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Freiburg im Breisgau to Venice costing on average €181.
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 25m.
Bus takes on average 10h 43m.
Tickets start at around €122 compared to roughly €105 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-16.81. The journey takes 7h 25m versus 7h 24m 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 Freiburg im Breisgau to Venice trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EuroCity 151+ Regionale TRENORD 2633 · Regionale 88821 | 11:07 AM Basel SBB | 10h02 | 9:09 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
EuroCity 151+ FRECCIAROSSA 9551 · FRECCIAROSSA 9426 | 11:07 AM Basel SBB | 8h27 | 7:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
EuroCity 151+ FRECCIAROSSA 9747 | 11:07 AM Basel SBB | 10h01 | 9:08 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 65+ FRECCIAROSSA 9555 · FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 12:30 PM Basel SBB | 8h04 | 8:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
EuroCity 65+ Regionale TRENORD 2635 · Regionale 88801 | 12:30 PM Basel SBB | 9h44 | 10:14 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
EuroCity 173+ Regionale TRENORD 2641 · Regionale 88839 | 3:04 PM Basel SBB | 8h59 | 12:03 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Freiburg im Breisgau to Venice run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €72 but you can travel from only €33 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:51, the last at 19:30. The fastest train covers the 275 miles (444 km) distance in 8h 13m.
Distance 275 miles (444 km) |
Average train duration 7h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price €72 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 8h 13m |
First train 4:51 AM |
Last train 7:30 PM |
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A leading Venetian art museum with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto in a grand former confraternity building.
Peggy Guggenheim’s former home presents an outstanding modern art collection with Picasso, Pollock, and Dalí overlooking the Grand Canal.
Venice’s civic museum of art and history in Piazza San Marco, with neoclassical rooms, imperial apartments, and important city collections.
Venice’s monumental main square is framed by arcades, museums, and the basilica. It is the city’s ceremonial heart and a classic first experience.
The broad canal-side promenade east of San Marco offers open lagoon views, landmark hotels, and one of Venice’s best waterside walks.
This lively central district around the market and bridge mixes commerce, everyday Venetian life, and some of the city’s most photogenic canal scenes.
Creamed salt cod whipped with olive oil, traditionally served on grilled polenta. A classic Venetian bacaro snack with roots in lagoon trade routes.
Rice cooked with fresh peas, somewhere between soup and risotto. It is a beloved spring dish, especially linked to the feast of Saint Mark.
Soft white polenta topped with tiny lagoon shrimp. This seasonal cicchetto showcases Venice's historic connection to its lagoon seafood.
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant in a historic palace, celebrated for elegant Venetian tasting menus and polished canal-side dining.
Historic, lively bacaro near Rialto known for creative cicchetti, seafood small plates, and a standing-room wine bar atmosphere.
Well-known traditional restaurant with a broad Venetian menu, including sarde in saor and seafood risotto, in a comfortable classic dining room.
Venice is pricier than many Italian cities, especially near major sights. Hotels, dining, and canal transport raise costs, though cicchetti bars and off-center stays can help.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated, but not required. Small taxi rounding and café change are enough.
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Venezia Santa Lucia -> Piazza San Marco, Venice
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Freiburg im Breisgau 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 Freiburg im Breisgau to Venice trains use the Basel SBB to Venezia Santa Lucia station pair, with some services arriving at Venezia Mestre. Use this guide to compare Freiburg im Breisgau and Venice train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Freiburg(Breisgau) 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: Cafe Einstein, Pizzaria Picasso, Babeuf, Café Hermann
Wi-Fi is available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf. ATMs are available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf. Information desks are available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Minerva, Hotel Barbara, Parkhotel Post, Hotel Oberkirch.
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.
Venezia Porto Marghera is 6 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia Porto Marghera has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Venezia Porto Marghera.
Ticket office support is available at Venezia Porto Marghera. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Venezia Porto Marghera: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Porto Marghera: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Porto Marghera: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Venezia Marghera, Hotel Lugano Torretta, Hotel Mondial.
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