- Must visit
Doge's Palace
Gothic seat of Venetian power with grand chambers, prisons, and major artworks. One of the city's essential cultural visits.
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
6 h 6 m
Average duration
6 h 6 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
276 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Varese to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Varese to Venice will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 3 trains that leave Varese for Venice on Thu, Jun 04, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct trains cover the 276 km distance in an average of 6 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 6 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest trains will take 6 h 6 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 Varese to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $121.
Distance: 171 miles (276 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$36 Average price Cheapest | $127 Average price | $173 Average price | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 51m Average total duration 7h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Varese to Venice:
A train is $92 (€74) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Varese to Venice costing on average $127 (€103).
A train is $137 (€111) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Varese to Venice costing on average $173 (€140).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 1m.
Flight takes on average 7h 51m.
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.
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 Varese to Venice trains for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S5 TRENORD 24543 · Regionale TRENORD 2629+ 8995 | 12:12 PM Varese station | 8h51 | 9:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
S5 TRENORD 24543 · Regionale TRENORD 10905+ 8995 | 12:12 PM Varese station | 8h51 | 9:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
S5 TRENORD 24543 · Regionale TRENORD 10933+ 8995 | 12:12 PM Varese station | 8h51 | 9:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2525 · Regionale Veloce 2025+ FRECCIAROSSA 9733 | 12:36 PM Varese station | 4h06 | 4:42 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
S5 TRENORD 24545 · Regionale TRENORD 2635+ 8995 | 12:42 PM Varese station | 8h21 | 9:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
S5 TRENORD 24545 · Regionale TRENORD 10931+ 8995 | 12:42 PM Varese station | 8h21 | 9:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
S5 TRENORD 24545 · Regionale TRENORD 2629 · Regionale Veloce 3505 | 12:42 PM Varese station | 5h08 | 5:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
S5 TRENORD 24545 · Regionale TRENORD 2631+ 8995 | 12:42 PM Varese station | 8h21 | 9:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
S5 TRENORD 24545 · Regionale TRENORD 2629 · Regionale 17227 | 12:42 PM Varese station | 6h06 | 6:48 PM Venezia Porto Marghera | 2 transfers | |
S5 TRENORD 24547 · Regionale TRENORD 2631+ 8995 | 1:12 PM Varese station | 7h51 | 9:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
S5 TRENORD 24547 · Regionale TRENORD 2635+ 8995 | 1:12 PM Varese station | 7h51 | 9:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
S5 TRENORD 24547 · Regionale TRENORD 2675+ 8995 | 1:12 PM Varese station | 7h51 | 9:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 10046 · Regionale TRENORD 80348+ FRECCIAROSSA 9737 | 1:20 PM Varese Nord | 4h10 | 5:30 PM Venice Mestre | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2527 · Regionale Veloce 2027+ FRECCIAROSSA 9737 | 1:36 PM Varese station | 3h54 | 5:30 PM Venice Mestre | 2 transfers | |
S5 TRENORD 24549 · Regionale TRENORD 2675+ 8995 | 1:42 PM Varese station | 7h21 | 9:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
S5 TRENORD 24549 · Regionale TRENORD 2631 · Regionale Veloce 3507 | 1:42 PM Varese station | 5h08 | 6:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
S5 TRENORD 24549 · Regionale TRENORD 2631 · Regionale 17233 | 1:42 PM Varese station | 6h06 | 7:48 PM Venezia Porto Marghera | 2 transfers | |
S5 TRENORD 24549 · Regionale TRENORD 2633+ 8995 | 1:42 PM Varese station | 7h21 | 9:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
S5 TRENORD 24549 · Regionale TRENORD 2635+ 8995 | 1:42 PM Varese station | 7h21 | 9:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
S5 TRENORD 24551 · Regionale TRENORD 2675+ 8995 | 2:12 PM Varese station | 6h51 | 9:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
S5 TRENORD 24551 · Regionale TRENORD 2635+ 8995 | 2:12 PM Varese station | 6h51 | 9:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
S5 TRENORD 24551 · Regionale TRENORD 2633+ 8995 | 2:12 PM Varese station | 6h51 | 9:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
S5 TRENORD 24553+ FRECCIAROSSA 9743 | 2:42 PM Varese station | 4h00 | 6:42 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
S5 TRENORD 24553 · Regionale TRENORD 10905+ 8995 | 2:42 PM Varese station | 6h21 | 9:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
S5 TRENORD 24553 · Regionale TRENORD 2633 · Regionale 16309 | 2:42 PM Varese station | 6h06 | 8:48 PM Venezia Porto Marghera | 2 transfers | |
S5 TRENORD 24553 · Regionale TRENORD 2675+ 8995 | 2:42 PM Varese station | 6h21 | 9:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
S5 TRENORD 24553 · Regionale TRENORD 2633 · Regionale Veloce 3551 | 2:42 PM Varese station | 5h08 | 7:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
S5 TRENORD 24553 · Regionale TRENORD 2635+ 8995 | 2:42 PM Varese station | 6h21 | 9:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 11054 · Regionale TRENORD 80354+ FRECCIAROSSA 9743 | 2:50 PM Varese Nord | 3h52 | 6:42 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
S5 TRENORD 24555 · Regionale TRENORD 2635+ 8995 | 3:12 PM Varese station | 5h51 | 9:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
S5 TRENORD 24555 · Regionale TRENORD 2675+ 8995 | 3:12 PM Varese station | 5h51 | 9:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
S5 TRENORD 24555 · Regionale TRENORD 10905+ 8995 | 3:12 PM Varese station | 5h51 | 9:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 10056 · Regionale TRENORD 80356+ FRECCIAROSSA 9749 | 3:20 PM Varese Nord | 4h08 | 7:28 PM Venice Mestre | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2531 · Regionale Veloce 2031+ FRECCIAROSSA 9749 | 3:36 PM Varese station | 3h52 | 7:28 PM Venice Mestre | 2 transfers | |
S5 TRENORD 24557 · Regionale TRENORD 2637+ 8997 | 3:42 PM Varese station | 6h21 | 10:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
S5 TRENORD 24557 · Regionale TRENORD 2635 · Regionale 17245 | 3:42 PM Varese station | 6h06 | 9:48 PM Venezia Porto Marghera | 2 transfers | |
S5 TRENORD 24557 · Regionale TRENORD 2635 · Regionale Veloce 3523 | 3:42 PM Varese station | 5h08 | 8:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
S5 TRENORD 24557 · Regionale TRENORD 2675+ 8995 | 3:42 PM Varese station | 5h21 | 9:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
S5 TRENORD 24557 · Regionale TRENORD 10937+ 8997 | 3:42 PM Varese station | 6h21 | 10:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 58 · Regionale TRENORD 80360+ FRECCIAROSSA 9753 | 4:11 PM Varese Casbeno | 4h31 | 8:42 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
S5 TRENORD 24559 · Regionale TRENORD 10907+ 8997 | 4:12 PM Varese station | 5h51 | 10:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
S5 TRENORD 24559 · Regionale TRENORD 2677+ 8997 | 4:12 PM Varese station | 5h51 | 10:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
S5 TRENORD 24559 · Regionale TRENORD 2637+ 8997 | 4:12 PM Varese station | 5h51 | 10:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2533 · Regionale TRENORD 10607 · Regionale TRENORD 10937+ 8997 | 4:36 PM Varese station | 5h27 | 10:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2533 · Regionale TRENORD 10607 · Regionale TRENORD 2637+ 8997 | 4:36 PM Varese station | 5h27 | 10:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3 transfers | |
S5 TRENORD 24561 · Regionale TRENORD 2677+ 8997 | 4:42 PM Varese station | 5h21 | 10:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
S5 TRENORD 24561 · Regionale TRENORD 2637 · Regionale 17247 | 4:42 PM Varese station | 6h14 | 10:56 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
S5 TRENORD 24561+ FRECCIAROSSA 9753 | 4:42 PM Varese station | 4h00 | 8:42 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 12062 · Regionale TRENORD 80362+ FRECCIAROSSA 9753 | 4:50 PM Varese Nord | 3h52 | 8:42 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2535 · Regionale Veloce 2035+ FRECCIAROSSA 9757 | 5:36 PM Varese station | 4h06 | 9:42 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
S5 TRENORD 24565 · Regionale TRENORD 2639 · Regionale Veloce 3521 | 5:42 PM Varese station | 5h55 | 11:37 PM Venice Mestre | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 70 · Regionale TRENORD 80370+ FRECCIAROSSA 9759 | 6:11 PM Varese Casbeno | 3h49 | 10:00 PM Venice Mestre | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2537+ FRECCIAROSSA 9759 | 6:36 PM Varese station | 3h24 | 10:00 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2537+ FRECCIAROSSA 9759 | 6:36 PM Varese station | 3h24 | 10:00 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
S5 TRENORD 24569 · Regionale TRENORD 2641 · Regionale Veloce 3521 | 6:42 PM Varese station | 5h08 | 11:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
S5 TRENORD 24583 · Autobus TRENORD 2911A · Regionale 16277 | 10:12 PM Varese station | 10h44 | 8:56 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Varese to Venice run on average 37 times per day, taking around 4h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:35, the last at 20:23. The fastest train covers the 171 miles (276 km) distance in 2h 28m.
Distance 171 miles (276 km) |
Average train duration 4h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Trains per day 37 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 28m |
First train 12:35 AM |
Last train 8:23 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 77 days |
Discover the best of Venice — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Venice trip today.
Gothic seat of Venetian power with grand chambers, prisons, and major artworks. One of the city's essential cultural visits.
Venice's premier museum for Venetian painting, with masterpieces by Bellini, Giorgione, Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese.
Leading modern art museum in Peggy Guggenheim's former home, known for masterpieces of Cubism, Surrealism, and Abstract art.
Venice's monumental main square, surrounded by major landmarks and one of the city's defining must-see spaces.
Venice's main waterway lined with palaces, best appreciated from bridges, vaporetto rides, and waterfront walks.
Colorful lagoon island famous for vividly painted houses and photogenic streets, especially popular with social media visitors.
Sweet-and-sour sardines marinated with onions, vinegar, pine nuts, and raisins; a classic Venetian lagoon dish with medieval trading influences.
Salt cod whipped with olive oil into a creamy spread, traditionally served on bread or grilled polenta; one of Venice’s best-known cicchetti.
Venetian risotto colored and flavored with cuttlefish ink, giving it a rich sea taste and dramatic black color.
Small, celebrated seafood osteria near Saint Mark’s, prized for market-fresh fish, refined cooking, and intimate service.
Respected traditional seafood restaurant in a hidden central lane, known for classic Venetian dishes and an old-school atmosphere.
Well-known Burano restaurant worth the trip for lagoon seafood, risotto, and a polished but relaxed dining room.
Venice is pricey due to tourism and island logistics. Hotels and dining cost more than in many Italian cities.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. Small change for cafés and taxis is appreciated.
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