The cheapest and fastest trains from Genoa Piazza Principe to Venice Santa Lucia
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
5 h 6 m
Average duration
5 h 22 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
291 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Genoa Piazza Principe 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 Genoa Piazza Principe to Venice Santa Lucia will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 3 trains that leave Genoa Piazza Principe for Venice Santa Lucia on Thu, May 07, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct trains cover the 291 km distance in an average of 5 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 6 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest trains will take 5 h 52 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.
5:11 AM5h52Genoa Piazza Principe11:03 AMVenice Santa Lucia$251One-way0 transfers
10:42 AM5h08Genoa Piazza Principe3:50 PMVenice Santa Lucia$421One-way0 transfers
2:44 PM5h06Genoa Piazza Principe7:50 PMVenice Santa Lucia$441One-way0 transfers
2:44 PM5h06Genoa Piazza Principe7:50 PMVenice Santa Lucia$441One-way0 transfers
10:42 AM5h08Genoa Piazza Principe3:50 PMVenice Santa Lucia$421One-way0 transfers
5:11 AM5h52Genoa Piazza Principe11:03 AMVenice Santa Lucia$251One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Genoa Piazza Principe to Venice Santa Lucia
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Genoa Piazza Principe to Venice Santa Lucia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 180 miles (291 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$42 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $122 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Genoa Piazza Principe to Venice Santa Lucia:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa Piazza Principe to Venice Santa Lucia costing on average $42 (€33).
Other travel options to Venice Santa Lucia take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 58m.
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Direct services run with Frecciarossa.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Genoa Piazza Principe to Venice Santa Lucia train times
The table below shows live departures for Genoa Piazza Principe to Venice Santa Lucia trains for today, Wednesday, May 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:18 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 5h32 | 10:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, May 7 | |||||
![]() | 5:11 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 5h52 | 11:03 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:42 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 5h08 | 3:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 5h06 | 7:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Genoa Piazza Principe to Venice Santa Lucia by bus or train
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Why should you book Genoa Piazza Principe to Venice Santa Lucia trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Frecciarossa?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Frecciarossa, but also compare tickets for the likes of Italo, Regionale or Intercity to find the best option for your trip from Genoa Piazza Principe to Venice Santa Lucia.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Frecciarossa with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Genoa Piazza Principe to Venice Santa Lucia.
Why book with Omio over Raileurope?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Genoa Piazza Principe to Venice Santa Lucia.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Genoa Piazza Principe to Venice Santa Lucia
Trains from Genoa Piazza Principe to Venice Santa Lucia run on average 25 times per day, taking around 4h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) but you can travel from only $14 (€11) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:44, the last at 21:07. The fastest train covers the 180 miles (291 km) distance in 5h 6m.
Distance 180 miles (291 km) |
Average train duration 4h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 6m |
First train 4:44 AM |
Last train 9:07 PM |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: Frecciarossa, Italo, Regionale, Intercity from Genoa Piazza Principe to Venice Santa Lucia trainsFrecciarossa, Italo, Regionale, Intercity trains will get you between Genoa Piazza Principe and Venice Santa Lucia from $14 (€11). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Genoa Piazza Principe to Venice Santa Lucia
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Genoa Piazza Principe to Venice Santa Lucia 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 Santa Lucia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Genoa Piazza Principe to Venice Santa Lucia
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Piazza Acquaverde.
- Ristorante Salgari
- Trattoria dell'Acciughetta
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Continental Genova
- Grand Hotel Savoia
- Hotel Britannia
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-10 for regional and long-distance trains
- Hall 2: platforms 11-20 for local and suburban trains
- Hall 3: metro and bus connections
- Metro: Line 1
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 3
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free WiFi available throughout station.
- Luggage lockers are located on Platform 1.
- GROM Ice Cream
- Venchi Cioccolato
- Bistrot
- Tentazione Café
- L’Artenl Gelato
- Wheelchair access, step-free access to platforms.
- Venice Times Hotel
- Hotel Antiche Figure
- Hotel Abbazia
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Located in the main passenger area.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 3, N
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, RER, EC, EN, RJ, VSOE
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