- Must visit
Gallerie dell'Accademia
Venice’s premier art museum, with masterpieces of Venetian painting from the 14th to 18th centuries by Bellini, Giorgione, Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese.
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
3 h 36 m
Average duration
4 h 14 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
212 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Montecatini Centro 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 Montecatini Centro to Venice Santa Lucia will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 5 trains that leave Montecatini Centro for Venice Santa Lucia on Wed, Jul 01, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 01 the direct trains cover the 212 km distance in an average of 4 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 36 m .
On Wed, Jul 01 the slowest trains will take 4 h 47 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 Montecatini Centro to Venice Santa Lucia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 131 miles (212 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Montecatini Centro to Venice Santa Lucia:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montecatini Centro to Venice Santa Lucia costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Venice Santa Lucia take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 0m.
Tickets start at around $28 (€23) compared to roughly $85 (€70) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $57 (€47). The journey takes 3h 29m versus 2h 45m 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 Montecatini Centro to Venice Santa Lucia trains for today, Tuesday, June 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:18 PM Montecatini Centro | 5h02 | 9:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:57 PM Montecatini Centro | 3h59 | 8:56 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, July 1 | |||||
![]() | 4:33 AM Montecatini Centro | 4h47 | 9:20 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:57 AM Montecatini Centro | 3h36 | 3:33 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Montecatini Centro to Venice Santa Lucia run on average 18 times per day, taking around 3h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) but you can travel from only $13 (€10) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:33, the last at 17:18. The fastest train covers the 131 miles (212 km) distance in 3h 36m.
Distance 131 miles (212 km) |
Average train duration 3h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 3h 36m |
First train 3:33 AM |
Last train 5:18 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
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Discover the best of Venezia Santa Lucia — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Venezia Santa Lucia trip today.
Venice’s premier art museum, with masterpieces of Venetian painting from the 14th to 18th centuries by Bellini, Giorgione, Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese.
A leading modern art museum in Peggy Guggenheim’s former home on the Grand Canal, known for Pollock, Picasso, Dalí, Kandinsky, and sculpture gardens.
The former seat of Venetian power combines Gothic architecture, state rooms, prisons, and major artworks. Functionally a museum visit today and one of the city’s essential sites.
Venice’s grand ceremonial square, surrounded by major monuments and arcades. It is the city’s most famous public space and a classic first stop.
The main waterway of Venice, best experienced from bridges, vaporetto lines, and waterfront walks. It delivers the city’s most iconic urban scenery.
The brightly colored island neighborhood is famous for vivid houses, canals, and photogenic streetscapes that are especially popular on social media.
Sweet-and-sour sardines marinated with onions, vinegar, raisins, and pine nuts; a classic Venetian cicchetto with strong lagoon heritage.
Creamed salt cod whipped with olive oil until fluffy, usually served on bread or grilled polenta; one of Venice’s signature bar snacks.
Venetian risotto colored and flavored with cuttlefish ink; rich, briny, and closely tied to the city’s seafood traditions.
Refined fine-dining venue offering creative cuisine in a luxury setting, suitable for a splurge while still drawing on Venetian ingredients.
Popular casual stop near Santa Lucia for cicchetti, wine, and quick traditional bites in an informal Venetian bacaro atmosphere.
Long-established restaurant loved for seasonal Venetian cooking with excellent vegetable dishes and a warm, intimate canal-side feel.
Venice is pricey by Italian standards, especially near the station and main sights. Dining and coffee cost more than in most other cities.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated. No tip needed for quick coffee at the bar.
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Venezia Santa Lucia -> Piazzale Roma, Venice
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Montecatini Centro to Venice Santa Lucia 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 Santa Lucia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Montecatini Centro to Venice Santa Lucia trains use the Montecatini Centro to Venezia Santa Lucia station pair. Use this guide to compare Montecatini Centro and Venice Santa Lucia train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Montecatini Centro has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Ristorante Enoteca Giovanni, La Pecora Nera
Ticket office support is available at Montecatini Centro.
Available at Montecatini Centro: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Montecatini Centro: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Montecatini Centro: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Boston, Hotel Reale, Grand Hotel Plaza & Locanda Maggiore.
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.
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