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Doge's Palace
Gothic palace museum of the former Venetian Republic, with grand chambers, prisons, and major artworks. One of Venice's defining cultural sights.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Thun to Venice Santa Lucia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $75. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $75, and a flight costs an average of $151.
Distance: 242 miles (390 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$135 Average price | $77 Average price Cheapest | $195 Average price | $120 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 54m Average total duration Fastest 5h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 33m Average total duration 15h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 10m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Thun to Venice Santa Lucia:
A bus is $58 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Thun to Venice Santa Lucia costing on average $135 (€110).
A bus is $117 (€95) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Thun to Venice Santa Lucia costing on average $195 (€158).
Other travel options to Venice Santa Lucia take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 10m.
Bus takes on average 15h 3m.
You'll arrive about 1h 17m sooner (5h 24m by train vs 6h 41m by car). Tickets start at around $135 (€110) compared to roughly $120 (€97) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Thun to Venice Santa Lucia run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $131 (€106) but you can travel from only $75 (€60) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 11:54, the last at 12:54. The fastest train covers the 242 miles (390 km) distance in 6h 56m.
Distance 242 miles (390 km) |
Average train duration 5h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $131 (€106) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 6h 56m |
First train 11:54 AM |
Last train 12:54 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
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Gothic palace museum of the former Venetian Republic, with grand chambers, prisons, and major artworks. One of Venice's defining cultural sights.
Venice's premier art museum, known for masterpieces of Venetian painting from Bellini, Giorgione, Tintoretto, Titian, and Veronese.
Important modern art museum on the Grand Canal, housed in Peggy Guggenheim's former home, with works by Picasso, Pollock, Dalí, and others.
Venice's ceremonial heart, surrounded by historic arcades and monumental buildings. Essential for first-time visitors and classic city views.
The city's main waterway, lined with palaces and best experienced from bridges, vaporetto rides, and waterfront walks.
Art-filled district with canals, quieter streets, university life, and popular sunset walks near Zattere and Punta della Dogana.
Classic Venetian sweet-and-sour sardines with onions, vinegar, raisins, and pine nuts, a historic lagoon dish with strong local identity.
Creamed salt cod whipped with olive oil, traditionally served on bread or polenta, one of Venice's most iconic bacari snacks.
Venetian risotto colored and flavored with cuttlefish ink, prized for its briny lagoon taste and dramatic black color.
Small, highly regarded seafood osteria known for refined market-fresh dishes and a memorable intimate dining experience.
Well-known traditional Venetian restaurant celebrated for seafood classics and an old-school, intimate atmosphere.
Established Burano favorite famous for lagoon seafood, risotto, and a classic family-run Venetian feel.
Prices near the station and canals are high. Casual meals cost more than in many Italian cities, and hotels are often pricey.
Service is often included or a coperto is charged. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good table service is appreciated. Small change for bars or taxis is enough.
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Venezia Santa Lucia, Venice -> Piazza San Marco, Venice
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