- Must visit
Doge's Palace
Gothic palace museum of the former Venetian Republic, known for grand state rooms, prisons, and the Bridge of Sighs. A top priority for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$189
Average price
$192
Fastest journey
9 h 33 m
Average duration
11 h 50 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
842 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris Gare de Lyon to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris Gare de Lyon to Venice will cost around $192 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $189.
It's difficult to get from Paris Gare de Lyon to Venice without transferring at least once.
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8997Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Paris Gare de Lyon to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a train costs an average of $101.
Distance: 523 miles (842 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$141 Average price | $118 Average price | $95 Average price Cheapest | $214 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 23m Average total duration 9h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 39m Average total duration 16h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris Gare de Lyon to Venice:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris Gare de Lyon to Venice costing on average $118 (€97).
A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Venice costing on average $141 (€115).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 53m.
Bus takes on average 16h 9m.
The journey is about 57m faster (9h 53m by train vs 10h 50m by car) and roughly $74 (€60) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($141 (€115) vs $214 (€176)). 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 Paris Gare de Lyon to Venice trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9287+ Autobus TRENORD 1911A · Regionale 16277 | 3:25 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 17h23 | 8:48 AM Venezia Porto Marghera | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Paris Gare de Lyon to Venice run on average 1 times per day, taking around 9h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $101 (€83) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:28, the last at 06:30. The fastest train covers the 523 miles (842 km) distance in 9h 42m.
Distance 523 miles (842 km) |
Average train duration 9h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $101 (€83) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 9h 42m |
First train 4:28 AM |
Last train 6:30 AM |
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Gothic palace museum of the former Venetian Republic, known for grand state rooms, prisons, and the Bridge of Sighs. A top priority for first-time visitors.
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Venice's ceremonial heart, surrounded by major monuments and one of the city's essential first stops.
Venice's main waterway, lined with palaces and best experienced from bridges, vaporetti, or waterside walks.
Historic market district by the Rialto, lively in the morning and ideal for experiencing everyday Venetian atmosphere.
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Creamed salt cod whipped with olive oil into a soft spread, traditionally served on bread or grilled polenta, and one of Venice’s signature bar snacks.
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Venice is pricier than many Italian cities, especially for hotels, tourist dining, and drinks near major sights.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated. Small change for cafes is enough.
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