- Must visit
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 Aug 30
$20
Average ticket price on Aug 30
$21
Fastest journey on Aug 30
3 h 27 m
Average journey duration on Aug 30
3 h 35 m
Trains on Aug 30
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 $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
On Sun, Aug 30, we found 3 trains from Modena station to Venice, including 3 direct services.
On Sun, Aug 30 the direct trains cover the 140 km distance in an average of 3 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 27 m .
On Sun, Aug 30 the slowest trains will take 3 h 50 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 an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 1h 31m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $11, while a bus costs an average of $380.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$16 Average price | $380 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 42m Average total duration 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 31m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Modena station to Venice:
A ferry is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Modena station to Venice costing on average $16.
A ferry is $369 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Modena station to Venice costing on average $380.
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 12m.
Bus takes on average 3h 11m.
The journey is about 3m faster (2h 12m by train vs 2h 15m by car) and roughly $23 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($16 vs $38). 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, Saturday, August 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:26 PM Modena station | 2h42 | 3:08 PM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:38 PM Modena station | 3h29 | 7:07 PM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:06 PM Modena station | 2h30 | 8:36 PM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, August 30 | |||||
![]() | 7:17 AM Modena station | 3h50 | 11:07 AM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:40 AM Modena station | 3h27 | 12:07 PM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Modena station to Venice run on average 135 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 02:50, the last at 15:38. The fastest train covers the 86 miles (140 km) distance in 1h 39m.
Distance 86 miles (140 km) |
Average train duration 2h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 |
Trains per day 135 |
Fastest train 1h 39m |
First train 2:50 AM |
Last train 3:38 PM |
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A leading Venetian art museum with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto in a grand former confraternity building.
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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 Modena station 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 Modena station to Venice trains use the Modena to Venezia Santa Lucia station pair, with some services arriving at Venezia Mestre. Use this guide to compare Modena station and Venice train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Modena has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante da Danilo, Osteria Francescana
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Modena. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Modena. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Modena: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Modena: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Modena: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Estense, Hotel Europa, Best Western Premier Milano Palace Hotel.
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, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio Bus) is 7 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio Bus) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: There are several cafes and restaurants inside.
Free Wi-Fi available in the terminal. ATMs are aTMs available at the entrance and near platforms.
Ticket office support is available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio Bus).
Available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio Bus): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio Bus): Wheelchair accessible with elevators and ramps.
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