- Must visit
Doge's Palace
Gothic seat of Venetian power with grand chambers, prisons, and major artworks. One of the city's essential cultural visits.
Cheapest price
$91
Average price
$174
Fastest journey
14 h 2 m
Average duration
15 h 2 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
920 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Venice will cost around $174 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $91.
Of the 5 trains that leave Hamburg for Venice on Fri, May 29, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 29 the direct trains cover the 920 km distance in an average of 15 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 14 h 2 m .
On Fri, May 29 the slowest trains will take 16 h 34 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.










Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $76. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $76, and a flight costs an average of $58.
Distance: 571 miles (920 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$173 Average price | $233 Average price | $111 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 14m Average total duration 14h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 14m Average total duration 20h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.8 - 5.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Venice:
A bus is $62 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Venice costing on average $173 (€140).
A bus is $122 (€98) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Venice costing on average $233 (€188).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 44m.
Bus takes on average 20h 44m.
Tickets start at around $173 (€140) compared to roughly $58 (€47) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-115.05 (€-92.74). The journey takes 14h 44m versus 13h 57m 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 Hamburg to Venice trains for today, Thursday, May 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:48 PM Hamburg | 17h26 | 1:14 PM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:28 PM Hamburg | 16h46 | 2:14 PM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, May 29 | |||||
![]() | 3:19 AM Hamburg | 14h33 | 5:52 PM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:01 AM Hamburg | 14h02 | 6:03 PM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:01 AM Hamburg | 14h02 | 7:03 PM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Hamburg to Venice run on average 7 times per day, taking around 14h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $65 (€52) but you can travel from only $58 (€47) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:35, the last at 22:52. The fastest train covers the 571 miles (920 km) distance in 13h 12m.
Distance 571 miles (920 km) |
Average train duration 14h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $65 (€52) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 13h 12m |
First train 12:35 AM |
Last train 10:52 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 63 days |
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Venice's monumental main square, surrounded by major landmarks and one of the city's defining must-see spaces.
Venice's main waterway lined with palaces, best appreciated from bridges, vaporetto rides, and waterfront walks.
Colorful lagoon island famous for vividly painted houses and photogenic streets, especially popular with social media visitors.
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Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. Small change for cafés and taxis is appreciated.
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