- 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
$123
Average price
$183
Fastest journey
7 h 36 m
Average duration
7 h 52 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
305 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Munich to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Munich to Venice will cost around $183 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $123.
Of the 11 trains that leave Munich for Venice on Sat, Aug 01, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 01 the direct trains cover the 305 km distance in an average of 7 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 36 m .
On Sat, Aug 01 the slowest trains will take 8 h 3 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.
RJ 113 · RJX 133
RJ 1281
RE5+
NJ 237
RE5+
NJ 237
RJ 1281
ICE 117+
RJX 135
ICE 117+
RJX 135
RJ 113+
RJX 133
RJ 113 · RJX 133
RJ 113+
RJX 133Trains from Munich to Venice run on average 6 times per day, taking around 9h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $71 (€57) but you can travel from only $38 (€31) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:13, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 189 miles (305 km) distance in 6h 40m.
Distance 189 miles (305 km) |
Average train duration 9h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $71 (€57) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 6h 40m |
First train 12:13 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 77 days |
The table below shows live departures for Munich to Venice trains for today, Friday, July 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 117+ RJX 135 | 12:16 PM Munich Hbf | 7h47 | 8:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, August 1 | |||||
RJ 1281 | On time 7:23 AM Munich Hbf | 9h36 | 4:59 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1281 | On time 7:23 AM Munich Hbf | 9h24 | 4:47 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1281 | On time 7:23 AM Munich Hbf | 9h36 | 4:59 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 113+ RJX 133 | On time 8:06 AM Munich Hbf | 7h50 | 3:56 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
RJ 113+ RJX 133 | On time 8:06 AM Munich Hbf | 8h03 | 4:09 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
RJ 113 · RJX 133 | On time 8:06 AM Munich Hbf | 8h03 | 4:09 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
79011+ IC 793+ RJX 135 | 8:43 AM Munich Hbf | 11h20 | 8:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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 Munich 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 Munich to Venice trains use the München Hbf to Venezia Santa Lucia station pair, with some services arriving at Venezia Mestre. Use this guide to compare Munich and Venice train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
München Hbf is 1 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
München Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Cantina Estación Mediterrano, Rischart Bakery, Ditsch Pretzels, backWERK, Cafe-Shop, Le Crobag, Yorma's, Coffee Fellows, Dunkin Donuts, McDonald's, & many more
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes. . ATMs are available at München Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at München Hbf. Information desks are there is an information desk located on the main concourse near the food court.
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at München Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at München Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at München Hbf: Accessibility equipment, elevators, & mobility service. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include a&o München Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel München, Sofitel Munich Bayerpost.
München Ost is 2 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
München Ost has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Haidhauser Augustiner, Burger King, Tassilogarten, Mitani
Wi-Fi is available at München Ost. ATMs are available at München Ost.
Ticket office support is available at München Ost. Information desks are available at München Ost.
Luggage storage is available at München Ost. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at München Ost: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at München Ost: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at München Ost.
Nearby hotels include Hilton Munich City, MOMA1890, Mk Hotel, Hotel Pension Christl.
München Hbf (tief) is 1 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
München Hbf (tief) 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 1912, Augustiner-Keller
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at München Hbf (tief). Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at München Hbf (tief). Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at München Hbf (tief): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at München Hbf (tief): Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at München Hbf (tief): Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Excelsior, Le Méridien Munich, Sofitel Munich Bayerpost.
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.
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