- 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
$32
Average price
$32
Fastest journey
5 h 5 m
Average duration
5 h 5 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
278 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Tortona station to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tortona station to Venice will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
Of the 1 trains that leave Tortona station for Venice on Wed, Jul 15, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 15 the direct trains cover the 278 km distance in an average of 5 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 5 m .
On Wed, Jul 15 the slowest trains will take 5 h 5 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 Tortona station to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $32, and a bus costs an average of $24.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 4m Average total duration 8h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Tortona station to Venice:
A train is $0.02 (€0.02) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tortona station to Venice costing on average $32 (€27).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 34m.
Tickets start at around $32 (€27) compared to roughly $65 (€53) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $32 (€27). The journey takes 4h 4m versus 2h 59m 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 Tortona station to Venice trains for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:32 PM Tortona station | 5h10 | 6:42 PM Venice | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 3:03 PM Tortona station | 5h39 | 8:42 PM Venice | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 4:58 PM Tortona station | 4h05 | 9:03 PM Venice | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, July 15 | |||||
![]() | 6:32 AM Tortona station | 5h05 | 11:37 AM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Tortona station to Venice run on average 34 times per day, taking around 4h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) but you can travel from only $24 (€20) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:32, the last at 06:32. The fastest train covers the 172 miles (278 km) distance in 4h 44m.
Distance 172 miles (278 km) |
Average train duration 4h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Trains per day 34 |
Fastest train 4h 44m |
First train 4:32 AM |
Last train 6:32 AM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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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 Tortona station 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 Tortona station to Venice trains use the Tortona to Venezia Santa Lucia station pair, with some services arriving at Venezia Mestre. Use this guide to compare Tortona station and Venice train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Tortona has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Trattoria del Ciccio, Green Bar
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Tortona. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Tortona. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Tortona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Tortona: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tortona: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Villa Liberty, Hotel Oasi.
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 Porto Marghera is 6 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia Porto Marghera has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Venezia Porto Marghera.
Ticket office support is available at Venezia Porto Marghera. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Venezia Porto Marghera: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Porto Marghera: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Porto Marghera: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Venezia Marghera, Hotel Lugano Torretta, Hotel Mondial.
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