- 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
$21
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
2 h 18 m
Average duration
2 h 52 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
140 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Modena station to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Modena station to Venice will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 3 trains that leave Modena station for Venice on Mon, Jun 01, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct trains cover the 140 km distance in an average of 2 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 18 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest trains will take 3 h 9 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 train as it is the most popular option from Modena station to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$24 Average price | $20 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 44m Average total duration 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 20m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Modena station to Venice:
A ferry is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Modena station to Venice costing on average $20 (€16).
A ferry is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Modena station to Venice costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 0m.
Train takes on average 2h 14m.
The journey is about 1m faster (2h 14m by train vs 2h 15m by car) and roughly $14 (€11) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($24 (€20) vs $38 (€31)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Modena station to Venice trains for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:17 AM Modena station | 3h50 | 11:07 AM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:40 AM Modena station | 3h27 | 12:07 PM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:38 PM Modena station | 3h29 | 7:07 PM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Modena station to Venice run on average 48 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by ferry.
The earliest train runs at 07:17, the last at 20:16. The fastest train covers the 86 miles (140 km) distance in 2h 18m.
Distance 86 miles (140 km) |
Average train duration 2h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Trains per day 48 |
Fastest train 2h 18m |
First train 7:17 AM |
Last train 8:16 PM |
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Gothic seat of Venetian power with grand chambers, prisons, and major artworks. One of the city's essential cultural visits.
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Leading modern art museum in Peggy Guggenheim's former home, known for masterpieces of Cubism, Surrealism, and Abstract art.
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.
Sweet-and-sour sardines marinated with onions, vinegar, pine nuts, and raisins; a classic Venetian lagoon dish with medieval trading influences.
Salt cod whipped with olive oil into a creamy spread, traditionally served on bread or grilled polenta; one of Venice’s best-known cicchetti.
Venetian risotto colored and flavored with cuttlefish ink, giving it a rich sea taste and dramatic black color.
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Respected traditional seafood restaurant in a hidden central lane, known for classic Venetian dishes and an old-school atmosphere.
Well-known Burano restaurant worth the trip for lagoon seafood, risotto, and a polished but relaxed dining room.
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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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