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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
$184
Average price
$314
Fastest journey
12 h 23 m
Average duration
13 h 12 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
794 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hanover Hbf 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 Hanover Hbf to Venice Santa Lucia will cost around $314 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $184.
It's difficult to get from Hanover Hbf to Venice Santa Lucia without transferring at least 2 times.
ICE 1185 · RJ 89+
Regionale Veloce 3549
ICE 583 · RJ 87+
Regionale Veloce 3523
ICE 583 · RJ 87+
Regionale Veloce 3501
ICE 583 · RJ 87+
Regionale 17245
ICE 781 · RJ 85+
Regionale Veloce 3547
ICE 583 · RJ 87+
Regionale Veloce 3523
ICE 1185 · RJ 89+
Regionale Veloce 3549
ICE 781 · RJ 85+
Regionale Veloce 3507
ICE 583 · RJ 87+
Regionale 17245
ICE 583 · RJ 87+
Regionale Veloce 3501Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover Hbf to Venice Santa Lucia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 8h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $51, and a flight costs an average of $64.
Distance: 493 miles (794 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$51 Average price Cheapest | $138 Average price | $83 Average price | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 15m Average total duration 11h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 13m Average total duration Fastest 8h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 23h 35m Average total duration 23h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hanover Hbf to Venice Santa Lucia:
A train is $32 (€26) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hanover Hbf to Venice Santa Lucia costing on average $83 (€68).
A train is $86 (€71) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover Hbf to Venice Santa Lucia costing on average $138 (€113).
Other travel options to Venice Santa Lucia take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 45m.
Bus takes on average 23h 5m.
Tickets start at around $51 (€42) compared to roughly $58 (€47) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $6 (€5). The journey takes 11h 45m versus 10h 54m 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 Hanover Hbf to Venice Santa Lucia trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1185 · RJ 89+ FRECCIAROSSA 9763 | On time 10:40 AM Hanover Hbf | 12h37 | 11:17 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1185 · RJ 89+ Regionale Veloce 3549 | On time 10:40 AM Hanover Hbf | 13h10 | 11:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
ICE 781 · RJ 85+ Regionale Veloce 3547 | On time 5:27 AM Hanover Hbf | 14h23 | 7:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
ICE 781 · RJ 85+ Regionale 17233 | On time 5:27 AM Hanover Hbf | 14h29 | 7:56 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
ICE 781 · RJ 85+ Regionale Veloce 3507 | On time 5:27 AM Hanover Hbf | 13h23 | 6:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
ICE 583 · RJ 87+ Regionale Veloce 3523 | On time 8:27 AM Hanover Hbf | 12h23 | 8:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
ICE 583 · RJ 87+ Regionale Veloce 3501 | On time 8:27 AM Hanover Hbf | 13h36 | 10:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
ICE 583 · RJ 87+ Regionale 17245 | On time 8:27 AM Hanover Hbf | 13h29 | 9:56 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Hanover Hbf to Venice Santa Lucia run on average 6 times per day, taking around 11h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $51 (€42) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 23:08, the last at 23:08. The fastest train covers the 493 miles (794 km) distance in 15h 6m.
Distance 493 miles (794 km) |
Average train duration 11h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 (€42) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 15h 6m |
First train 11:08 PM |
Last train 11:08 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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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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