- 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
$30
Average price
$31
Fastest journey
5 h 49 m
Average duration
5 h 55 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
289 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Novara to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Novara to Venice will cost around $31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
Of the 4 trains that leave Novara for Venice on Thu, Aug 06, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 289 km distance in an average of 5 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 49 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 6 h 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 Novara to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a flight costs an average of $112.
Distance: 179 miles (289 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $153 Average price |
4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 15m Average total duration 8h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Novara to Venice:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Novara to Venice costing on average $32.
A bus is $125 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Novara to Venice costing on average $153.
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
Flight takes on average 8h 15m.
The table below shows live departures for Novara to Venice trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 2031+ FRECCIAROSSA 9555 · FRECCIAROSSA 9480 | 4:05 PM Novara station | 3h51 | 7:56 PM Venice Mestre | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 2031 · Regionale TRENORD 2635 · Regionale 88801 | 4:05 PM Novara station | 6h09 | 10:14 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 2031 · Regionale TRENORD 2635 · Regionale 88839 | 4:05 PM Novara station | 7h43 | 11:48 PM Venice Mestre | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 11527 · Regionale Veloce 2033+ FRECCIAROSSA 89287 | 4:24 PM Vignale | 6h49 | 11:13 PM Venice Mestre | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 2033+ FRECCIAROSSA 9653 · FRECCIAROSSA 9430 | 5:05 PM Novara station | 4h18 | 9:23 PM Venice Mestre | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 2035+ FRECCIAROSSA 9661 · FRECCIAROSSA 9432 | 6:05 PM Novara station | 4h50 | 10:55 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 2037 · Regionale TRENORD 2641 · Regionale 88839 | 7:05 PM Novara station | 4h58 | 12:03 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 2037+ FRECCIAROSSA 9567 · FRECCIAROSSA 9434 | 7:05 PM Novara station | 4h29 | 11:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
| Thursday, August 6 | |||||
![]() | 3:48 AM Novara | 6h00 | 9:48 AM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:48 AM Novara | 6h00 | 10:48 AM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Novara to Venice run on average 37 times per day, taking around 3h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $30 but you can travel from only $15 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:18, the last at 20:10. The fastest train covers the 179 miles (289 km) distance in 2h 28m.
Distance 179 miles (289 km) |
Average train duration 3h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 |
Trains per day 37 |
Fastest train 2h 28m |
First train 12:18 AM |
Last train 8:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 77 days |
Discover the best of Venice — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Venice trip today.
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 Novara 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 Novara to Venice trains use the Novara to Venezia Santa Lucia station pair, with some services arriving at Venezia Mestre. Use this guide to compare Novara and Venice train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Novara is 1 km from Novara city centre. Public transport options include:
Novara 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 Pizzeria Marechiaro, Osteria del Gallo
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Novara. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Novara. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Novara: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Novara: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Novara: Elevators, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cavour, Hotel La Bussola, Hotel Croce di Malta.
Vignale is 4 km from Novara city centre. Public transport options include:
Vignale has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Vignale.
ATMs are available at Vignale.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vignale.
Novara Nord is 1 km from Novara city centre. Public transport options include:
Novara Nord has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Novara Nord.
ATMs are available at Novara Nord.
Available at Novara Nord: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Novara Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Novara Nord.
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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