- 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
$53
Average price
$82
Fastest journey
7 h 19 m
Average duration
7 h 52 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
403 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sanremo to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sanremo to Venice will cost around $82 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $53.
It's difficult to get from Sanremo to Venice without transferring at least once.
Intercity 639+
Autobus TRENORD 1911A · Regionale 16277
Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale TTPER 88124+
FRECCIAROSSA 9434
Regionale 12269 · Regionale Veloce 3134+
FRECCIAROSSA 9759
Intercity 745+
Regionale TRENORD 2633 · Regionale Veloce 3547
Intercity 631+
Regionale TRENORD 2629 · Regionale Veloce 3505
Intercity 631+
FRECCIAROSSA 9733
Intercity 635+
FRECCIAROSSA 9755
Intercity 745+
FRECCIAROSSA 9747
Regionale Veloce 3019+
FRECCIAROSSA 9527 · FRECCIAROSSA 9414
Regionale 12269 · Regionale Veloce 3134+
FRECCIAROSSA 9759Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sanremo to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $74.
Distance: 250 miles (403 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$56 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price | $74 Average price | $109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 4m Average total duration 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 9m Average total duration 8h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Sanremo to Venice:
A train is $4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sanremo to Venice costing on average $60.
A train is $18 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sanremo to Venice costing on average $74.
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 34m.
Bus takes on average 8h 39m.
Tickets start at around $56 compared to roughly $109 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $53. The journey takes 6h 34m versus 5h 14m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Sanremo to Venice trains for today, Monday, August 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3365+ InterCityNotte 794+ FRECCIAROSSA 9743 | 10:12 AM Sanremo station | 8h30 | 6:42 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3367 · Regionale Veloce 2132+ FRECCIAROSSA 9753 | 12:12 PM Sanremo station | 8h30 | 8:42 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12269 · Regionale Veloce 3134+ FRECCIAROSSA 9759 | 1:46 PM Sanremo station | 8h14 | 10:00 PM Venice Mestre | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale TTPER 88124+ FRECCIAROSSA 9434 | 2:12 PM Sanremo station | 9h22 | 11:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 639+ Autobus TRENORD 1911A · Regionale 16277 | 7:23 PM Sanremo station | 13h33 | 8:56 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3019+ FRECCIAROSSA 9527 · FRECCIAROSSA 9414 | 5:24 AM Sanremo station | 8h10 | 1:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Sanremo to Venice run on average 11 times per day, taking around 6h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $31 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 02:20, the last at 18:00. The fastest train covers the 250 miles (403 km) distance in 7h 19m.
Distance 250 miles (403 km) |
Average train duration 6h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 7h 19m |
First train 2:20 AM |
Last train 6:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 21 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 Sanremo 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 Sanremo to Venice trains use the Sanremo to Venezia Santa Lucia station pair, with some services arriving at Venezia Mestre. Use this guide to compare Sanremo and Venice train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Sanremo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Living Garden, Ristorante Flipper
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Sanremo. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Sanremo.
Available at Sanremo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Sanremo: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sanremo: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Royal Hotel Sanremo, Hotel De Paris Sanremo, Grand Hotel & Des Anglais.
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, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio Bus) is 7 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio Bus) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: There are several cafes and restaurants inside.
Free Wi-Fi available in the terminal. ATMs are aTMs available at the entrance and near platforms.
Ticket office support is available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio Bus).
Available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio Bus): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio Bus): Wheelchair accessible with elevators and ramps.
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