- Must visit
Doge's Palace
Gothic masterpiece and former seat of Venetian power, with grand halls, prisons, and the Bridge of Sighs. One of the city's essential cultural visits.
Cheapest price
$167
Average price
$196
Fastest journey
16 h 20 m
Average duration
18 h 30 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
826 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Palermo to Venice Marco Polo Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Palermo to Venice Marco Polo Airport will cost around $196 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $167.
It's difficult to get from Palermo to Venice Marco Polo Airport without transferring at least 2 times.
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VENEZIA AIRLINK AV001Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Venice Marco Polo Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $123.
Distance: 513 miles (826 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$173 Average price | $85 Average price Cheapest | $104 Average price |
14h 4m Average total duration 13h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 26h 2m Average total duration 25h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Venice Marco Polo Airport:
A flight is $19 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Palermo to Venice Marco Polo Airport costing on average $104 (€85).
A flight is $87 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Venice Marco Polo Airport costing on average $173 (€141).
Other travel options to Venice Marco Polo Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 34m.
Bus takes on average 25h 32m.
The table below shows live departures for Palermo to Venice Marco Polo Airport trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:15 AM Palermo | 20h41 | 4:56 AM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:15 AM Palermo | 20h41 | 5:56 AM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:58 AM Palermo | 20h58 | 7:56 AM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:10 PM Palermo | 19h35 | 2:45 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Palermo to Venice Marco Polo Airport run on average 4 times per day, taking around 13h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $123 (€101) but you can travel from only $24 (€20) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 06:05, the last at 20:10. The fastest train covers the 513 miles (826 km) distance in 16h 15m.
Distance 513 miles (826 km) |
Average train duration 13h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $123 (€101) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 16h 15m |
First train 6:05 AM |
Last train 8:10 PM |
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Gothic masterpiece and former seat of Venetian power, with grand halls, prisons, and the Bridge of Sighs. One of the city's essential cultural visits.
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Venice's ceremonial heart, framed by major monuments, arcades, and cafés, and a key place to experience the city's grandeur.
The city's main waterway lined with palaces, best appreciated from vaporetto routes or bridges for classic Venice scenery.
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Small Venetian bar snacks served in bacari, often topped with seafood, meats, or vegetables. They are a classic local way to eat casually with a glass of wine.
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Established Venetian restaurant near Rialto known for classic lagoon seafood, pasta, and traditional hospitality in a refined but approachable setting.
Well-known traditional restaurant specializing in authentic Venetian seafood, with a more serious dining style and strong local reputation.
Airport prices are higher than in the city. Meals, coffee, and convenience items cost more than average in Italy.
Service is usually included or not expected. Round up small bills for cafes or taxis; 5-10% is optional for great restaurant service.
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Venice Marco Polo Airport -> Piazzale Roma, Venice
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Palermo to Venice Marco Polo Airport 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 Marco Polo Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Palermo to Venice Marco Polo Airport trains use the Palermo Centrale to Venezia Santa Lucia station pair, with some services arriving at Venezia Mestre. Use this guide to compare Palermo and Venice Marco Polo Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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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