- Must visit
Doge's Palace
Gothic palace museum of the Venetian Republic with grand halls, prisons, and the Bridge of Sighs. One of the city's essential cultural sights.
Cheapest price
$62
Average price
$114
Fastest journey
3 h 26 m
Average duration
3 h 43 m
Trains per day
56
Distance
394 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rome Termini to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome Termini to Venice will cost around $114 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $62.
Of the 56 trains that leave Rome Termini for Venice on Sat, May 16, 42 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 16 the direct trains cover the 394 km distance in an average of 3 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 26 m .
On Sat, May 16 the slowest trains will take 3 h 47 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.
InterCityNotte 774
Regionale Veloce 4152 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922 · Regionale Veloce 3988
Regionale Veloce 4154 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2494 · Regionale Veloce 3992
Regionale Veloce 4152 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922 · Regionale Veloce 3988
Intercity 592
FRECCIAROSSA 9480
8906
8918
8904
8908Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome Termini to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a flight costs an average of $106.
Distance: 244 miles (394 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$59 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $267 Average price | $106 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 38m Average total duration 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 47m Average total duration 7h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome Termini to Venice:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome Termini to Venice costing on average $59 (€48).
A bus is $242 (€195) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome Termini to Venice costing on average $267 (€216).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 8m.
Bus takes on average 7h 17m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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.
Direct services run with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Intercity.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Rome Termini to Venice trains for today, Friday, May 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
InterCityNotte 774 | 10:35 PM Rome Termini | 7h45 | 6:20 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 764+ Regionale Veloce 3479 | 11:00 PM Rome Termini | 8h50 | 7:50 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, May 16 | |||||
FRECCIAROSSA 9400 | 5:35 AM Rome Termini | 3h59 | 9:34 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
8900 | On time 5:55 AM Rome Termini | 4h00 | 9:55 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
8900 | On time 5:55 AM Rome Termini | 3h47 | 9:42 AM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9404 | 6:35 AM Rome Termini | 3h59 | 10:34 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9608+ Regionale Veloce 3970 | 6:50 AM Rome Termini | 4h30 | 11:20 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
8924 | On time 6:55 AM Rome Termini | 3h47 | 10:42 AM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
8924 | On time 6:55 AM Rome Termini | 4h00 | 10:55 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9406 | 7:35 AM Rome Termini | 3h59 | 11:34 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9612+ Regionale Veloce 3972 | 7:50 AM Rome Termini | 4h30 | 12:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
8904 | On time 7:55 AM Rome Termini | 3h47 | 11:42 AM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
8904 | On time 7:55 AM Rome Termini | 4h00 | 11:55 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9490 | 8:35 AM Rome Termini | 3h59 | 12:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9618+ Regionale Veloce 3994 | 8:50 AM Rome Termini | 4h30 | 1:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
8906 | On time 8:55 AM Rome Termini | 3h47 | 12:42 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
8906 | On time 8:55 AM Rome Termini | 4h00 | 12:55 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4152 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922 · Regionale Veloce 3988 | 9:30 AM Rome Termini | 10h50 | 8:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4152 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922 · Regionale Veloce 3988 | 9:30 AM Rome Termini | 10h37 | 8:07 PM Venice Mestre | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9414 | 9:35 AM Rome Termini | 3h59 | 1:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
8908 | On time 9:55 AM Rome Termini | 4h00 | 1:55 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
8908 | On time 9:55 AM Rome Termini | 3h47 | 1:42 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 588 | 10:20 AM Rome Termini | 5h56 | 4:16 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9416 | 10:35 AM Rome Termini | 3h59 | 2:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9626+ Regionale Veloce 3978 | 10:50 AM Rome Termini | 4h30 | 3:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
8910 | On time 10:55 AM Rome Termini | 4h00 | 2:55 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
8910 | On time 10:55 AM Rome Termini | 3h47 | 2:42 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8418 | 11:35 AM Rome Termini | 3h59 | 3:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9630 · FRECCIAROSSA 8816 | 11:50 AM Rome Termini | 4h18 | 4:08 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
8914 | On time 11:55 AM Rome Termini | 4h00 | 3:55 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
8914 | On time 11:55 AM Rome Termini | 3h47 | 3:42 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9532+ Intercity 588 | 12:10 PM Rome Termini | 4h06 | 4:16 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9420 | 12:36 PM Rome Termini | 3h58 | 4:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9634+ Regionale Veloce 3982 | 12:50 PM Rome Termini | 4h30 | 5:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
8916 | On time 12:55 PM Rome Termini | 4h00 | 4:55 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
8916 | On time 12:55 PM Rome Termini | 3h47 | 4:42 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4154 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2494 · Regionale Veloce 3992 | 1:22 PM Rome Termini | 9h58 | 11:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9422 | 1:35 PM Rome Termini | 3h59 | 5:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9423 | 2:35 PM Rome Termini | 3h59 | 6:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9642+ Regionale Veloce 3986 | 2:50 PM Rome Termini | 4h30 | 7:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
8918 | On time 2:55 PM Rome Termini | 3h47 | 6:42 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 592 | 3:30 PM Rome Termini | 6h06 | 9:36 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9426 | 3:35 PM Rome Termini | 3h59 | 7:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
8928 | 3:55 PM Rome Termini | 4h00 | 7:55 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
8928 | 3:55 PM Rome Termini | 3h47 | 7:42 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9480 | 4:30 PM Rome Termini | 3h26 | 7:56 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 4:35 PM Rome Termini | 3h59 | 8:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
8920 | 4:55 PM Rome Termini | 3h47 | 8:42 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
8920 | 4:55 PM Rome Termini | 4h00 | 8:55 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9430 | 5:35 PM Rome Termini | 3h48 | 9:23 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9658 · FRECCIAROSSA 8828 | 5:50 PM Rome Termini | 4h19 | 10:09 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
8922 | On time 5:55 PM Rome Termini | 3h47 | 9:42 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
8922 | 5:55 PM Rome Termini | 4h00 | 9:55 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9432 | 6:35 PM Rome Termini | 4h20 | 10:55 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9662 · FRECCIAROSSA 9432 | 6:50 PM Rome Termini | 4h05 | 10:55 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9434 | 7:36 PM Rome Termini | 3h58 | 11:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Rome Termini to Venice run on average 49 times per day, taking around 6h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $35 (€28) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
There are 38 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:30, the last at 21:35. The fastest train covers the 244 miles (394 km) distance in 6h 6m.
Distance 244 miles (394 km) |
Average train duration 6h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€28) |
Trains per day 49 |
Direct trains 38 |
Fastest train 6h 6m |
First train 7:30 AM |
Last train 9:35 PM |
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Discover the best of Venice — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Venice trip today.
Gothic palace museum of the Venetian Republic with grand halls, prisons, and the Bridge of Sighs. One of the city's essential cultural sights.
Venice's leading art museum, known for masterpieces by Bellini, Carpaccio, Giorgione, Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese.
Major modern art museum in Peggy Guggenheim's former home, featuring works by Picasso, Pollock, Dalí, and Kandinsky.
Venice's ceremonial square and the city's most famous public space, surrounded by major monuments and historic arcades.
Venice's main waterway lined with palaces, best appreciated from vaporetto rides, bridges, and waterfront walks.
Colorful island famous for vividly painted houses and picturesque canals, highly popular for photography and social media.
A classic Venetian dish of sweet-and-sour sardines with onions, vinegar, raisins, and pine nuts, rooted in the city’s maritime history.
Creamed salt cod whipped with olive oil, traditionally served on grilled bread or polenta; one of Venice’s most iconic cicchetti.
Venetian risotto colored with cuttlefish ink, prized for its briny flavor and striking black color.
Small, acclaimed seafood osteria known for excellent market-fresh cooking and an intimate atmosphere.
Well-known traditional seafood restaurant in Santa Croce, celebrated for classic Venetian dishes in a warm, old-school setting.
Established Burano favorite famous for lagoon seafood and risotto, with a relaxed dining room and longstanding reputation.
Venice is pricier than most Italian cities, especially near major sights. Stay, dine, and shop away from tourist hubs to save.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 for good service is appreciated. Taxis: round up.
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Venice Santa Lucia, Venice -> Rialto, Venice
The train connection between Roma Termini and Venice is both efficient and comfortable, making it a popular choice for travelers. You can choose from several providers including Frecciarossa, Italo, and Intercity Notte. With frequent departures throughout the day, you’ll find options that suit your schedule while enjoying scenic views of Italy's beautiful landscapes along the way.
Traveling from Roma Termini to Venice takes approximately 3 hours and 59 minutes. There are up to 13 direct connections available each day, making it a convenient option for travelers.
The first daily journey from Roma Termini departs at 07:30, providing an early start for travelers eager to explore the beautiful canals of Venice. The last train leaves in the evening at 20:35, allowing visitors ample time to enjoy a full day of sightseeing before returning.
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection between Roma Termini and Venice is €34. The average ticket price typically hovers around €39, making it a convenient option for travelers looking to explore these iconic Italian cities.
St. Mark's Basilica, a stunning example of Italo-Byzantine architecture, has stood as the spiritual heart of Venice since its completion in 1092. Its significance lies not only in its role as a cathedral but also as a symbol of Venetian wealth and power during the Middle Ages, housing relics that were believed to belong to St. Mark himself. Unique features such as the intricate mosaics covering over 8,000 square meters and the majestic domes create an awe-inspiring atmosphere that leaves visitors breathless.
Doge's Palace served as both the residence of Venice’s Doge and the seat of government for centuries, showcasing Gothic architectural brilliance intertwined with rich history dating back to around 1340. This landmark is significant because it embodies Venice’s political might and artistic heritage while hosting important events like council meetings and trials within its opulent halls. Visitors are captivated by unique elements such as The Bridge of Sighs connecting it to prison cells—an evocative reminder of justice in this once-powerful republic.
The Rialto Bridge stands proudly over the Grand Canal, having been completed in 1591 after several iterations throughout history; it's one of Venice's most iconic symbols today. Its significance stems from being not just a vital crossing point but also an essential hub for trade where merchants gathered for centuries—a true testament to Venetian commerce thriving on water routes. What makes this bridge truly unique are its elegant design featuring stone arches adorned with shops lining either side—creating an enchanting blend between functionality and beauty that enchants every visitor who crosses it.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome Termini 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.

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