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Gallerie dell'Accademia
A leading Venetian art museum with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto in a grand former confraternity building.
Cheapest price on Oct 12
$76
Average ticket price on Oct 12
$112
Fastest journey on Oct 12
5 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Oct 12
5 h 20 m
Trains on Oct 12
33
Distance
357 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lucerne to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lucerne to Venice will cost around $112 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $76.
On Mon, Oct 12, we found 33 trains from Lucerne to Venice, including 2 direct services.
On Mon, Oct 12 the direct trains cover the 357 km distance in an average of 5 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 10 m .
On Mon, Oct 12 the slowest trains will take 5 h 28 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.
EuroCity 173+
Regionale TRENORD 2641 · Regionale Veloce 3521
EuroCity 29+
Autobus TRENORD 1911A · Regionale 16277
EuroCity 29+
Autobus TRENORD 1911A · Regionale 16277
EuroCity 23+
Regionale TRENORD 2639 · Regionale Veloce 3521
EuroCity 21+
Regionale TRENORD 2635 · Regionale Veloce 3523
FRECCIAROSSA 9749+
EuroCity 21
FRECCIAROSSA 9737+
EuroCity 19
EuroCity 31
FRECCIAROSSA 9757+
EuroCity 23
FRECCIAROSSA 9749+
EuroCity 21Trains from Lucerne to Venice run on average 30 times per day, taking around 5h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $58 (€49) but you can travel from only $32 (€27) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:30, the last at 20:20. The fastest train covers the 221 miles (357 km) distance in 4h 43m.
Distance 221 miles (357 km) |
Average train duration 5h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $58 (€49) |
Trains per day 30 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 43m |
First train 12:30 AM |
Last train 8:20 PM |
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Best time to book 63 days |
The table below shows live departures for Lucerne to Venice trains for today, Sunday, October 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9723+ EuroCity 13 | 8:00 AM Zug station | 6h12 | 2:12 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9723+ EuroCity 13 | 8:18 AM Arth-Goldau | 5h54 | 2:12 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 301 | 9:00 AM Zug station | 5h42 | 2:42 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 301 | 9:18 AM Arth-Goldau | 5h24 | 2:42 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 15+ Regionale TRENORD 2627 · Regionale Veloce 3503 | 10:00 AM Zug station | 6h50 | 4:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9731+ EuroCity 15 | 10:00 AM Zug station | 6h12 | 4:12 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 15+ Regionale TRENORD 2627 · Regionale Veloce 3503 | 10:18 AM Arth-Goldau | 6h32 | 4:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9731+ EuroCity 15 | 10:18 AM Arth-Goldau | 5h54 | 4:12 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 33+ Regionale TRENORD 2629 · Regionale Veloce 3505 | 11:00 AM Zug station | 6h50 | 5:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
EuroCity 33+ Regionale TRENORD 2629 · Regionale Veloce 3505 | 11:18 AM Arth-Goldau | 6h32 | 5:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9737+ EuroCity 19 | 12:00 PM Zug station | 5h30 | 5:30 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 19+ Regionale TRENORD 2631 · Regionale Veloce 3507 | 12:00 PM Zug station | 6h50 | 6:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9737+ EuroCity 19 | 12:18 PM Arth-Goldau | 5h12 | 5:30 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 19+ Regionale TRENORD 2631 · Regionale Veloce 3507 | 12:18 PM Arth-Goldau | 6h32 | 6:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
EuroCity 151+ Regionale TRENORD 2633 · Regionale Veloce 3551 | 1:00 PM Zug station | 6h50 | 7:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9747+ EuroCity 151 | 1:00 PM Zug station | 6h12 | 7:12 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 151+ Regionale TRENORD 2633 · Regionale Veloce 3551 | 1:18 PM Arth-Goldau | 6h32 | 7:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9747+ EuroCity 151 | 1:18 PM Arth-Goldau | 5h54 | 7:12 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 21+ Regionale TRENORD 2635 · Regionale Veloce 3422 | 2:00 PM Zug station | 6h50 | 8:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9749+ EuroCity 21 | 2:00 PM Zug station | 5h28 | 7:28 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9749+ EuroCity 21 | 2:18 PM Arth-Goldau | 5h10 | 7:28 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 21+ Regionale TRENORD 2635 · Regionale Veloce 3422 | 2:18 PM Arth-Goldau | 6h32 | 8:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
EuroCity 37+ Regionale TRENORD 2637 · Regionale Veloce 3501 | 3:00 PM Zug station | 7h03 | 10:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
EuroCity 37+ Regionale Veloce 3992 | 3:00 PM Zug station | 8h20 | 11:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 37+ Regionale TRENORD 2637 · Regionale Veloce 3501 | 3:18 PM Arth-Goldau | 6h45 | 10:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
EuroCity 37+ Regionale Veloce 3992 | 3:18 PM Arth-Goldau | 8h02 | 11:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9757+ EuroCity 123 | 4:00 PM Zug station | 5h42 | 9:42 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 123+ Regionale TRENORD 2639 · Regionale 3521 | 4:00 PM Zug station | 7h50 | 11:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9757+ EuroCity 123 | 4:18 PM Arth-Goldau | 5h24 | 9:42 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 173+ Regionale TRENORD 2641 · Regionale 3521 | 4:49 PM Arth-Goldau | 7h01 | 11:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9763+ EuroCity 173 | 4:49 PM Arth-Goldau | 6h28 | 11:17 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
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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 Lucerne 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 Lucerne to Venice trains use the Arth-Goldau to Venezia Santa Lucia station pair, with some services arriving at Venezia Mestre. Use this guide to compare Lucerne and Venice train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Luzern Bhf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant La Cucina, Restaurant Bellini Locanda Ticinese
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Luzern Bhf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Luzern Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Luzern Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Luzern Bhf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern Bhf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Monopol Luzern, Waldstätterhof Swiss Quality Hotel, Hotel Central Luzern.
Luzern Verkehrshaus is 2 km from Lucerne city centre. Public transport options include:
Luzern Verkehrshaus has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Luzern Verkehrshaus.
ATMs are available at Luzern Verkehrshaus.
Available at Luzern Verkehrshaus: Parking, WC.
Available at Luzern Verkehrshaus: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern Verkehrshaus.
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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