- 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
$88
Average price
$88
Fastest journey
10 h 55 m
Average duration
10 h 55 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
633 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Polignano a Mare to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Polignano a Mare to Venice will cost around $88 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $88.
Of the 1 trains that leave Polignano a Mare for Venice on Thu, Jul 16, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 16 the direct trains cover the 633 km distance in an average of 10 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 55 m .
On Thu, Jul 16 the slowest trains will take 10 h 55 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 Polignano a Mare to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $23, and a bus costs an average of $50.
Distance: 393 miles (633 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$81 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest | $90 Average price | $159 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 30m Average total duration 9h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 45m Average total duration 11h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Polignano a Mare to Venice:
A flight is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Polignano a Mare to Venice costing on average $81 (€67).
A flight is $23 (€19) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Polignano a Mare to Venice costing on average $90 (€74).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 0m.
Bus takes on average 11h 15m.
Tickets start at around $81 (€67) compared to roughly $159 (€131) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $78 (€64). The journey takes 9h 0m versus 7h 49m 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.
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Trains from Polignano a Mare to Venice run on average 11 times per day, taking around 9h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $53 (€43) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:35, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 393 miles (633 km) distance in 10h 6m.
Distance 393 miles (633 km) |
Average train duration 9h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $53 (€43) |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 10h 6m |
First train 12:35 AM |
Last train 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
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A leading Venetian art museum with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto in a grand former confraternity building.
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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.
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Well-known traditional restaurant with a broad Venetian menu, including sarde in saor and seafood risotto, in a comfortable classic dining room.
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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 Polignano a Mare 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 Polignano a Mare to Venice trains use the Polignano A Mare to Venezia Santa Lucia station pair, with some services arriving at Venezia Mestre. Use this guide to compare Polignano a Mare and Venice train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Polignano A Mare has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Ristorante Grotta Palazzese, Antiche Mura
Ticket office support is available at Polignano A Mare. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Available at Polignano A Mare: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Polignano A Mare: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Polignano A Mare: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Covo dei Saraceni, Hotel Grotta Palazzese, Hotel San Tommaso.
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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