- 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 on Sep 08
$63
Average ticket price on Sep 08
$115
Fastest journey on Sep 08
3 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Sep 08
3 h 47 m
Trains on Sep 08
71
Distance
393 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vatican to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vatican to Venice will cost around $115 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $63.
On Tue, Sep 08, we found 71 trains from Vatican to Venice, including 22 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 08 the direct trains cover the 393 km distance in an average of 3 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 45 m .
On Tue, Sep 08 the slowest trains will take 3 h 51 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.
Regionale Veloce 4137+
InterCityNotte 774
Regionale 12547+
Intercity 592
Regionale 20355+
Intercity 540 · Intercity 592
Regionale 20355+
Intercity 540 · Intercity 592
Regionale 20345+
Intercity 590+
Regionale Veloce 3986
8920
8910
8922
8906
8928Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vatican to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $42 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, while a flight costs an average of $454.
Distance: 244 miles (393 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$91 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $454 Average price | $109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 11m Average total duration 7h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Vatican to Venice:
A bus is $49 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vatican to Venice costing on average $91 (€74).
A bus is $412 (€333) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vatican to Venice costing on average $454 (€367).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 39m.
Bus takes on average 7h 41m.
The journey is about 1h 57m faster (4h 39m by train vs 6h 36m by car) and roughly $18 (€15) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($91 (€74) vs $109 (€88)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Frecciarossa.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Vatican to Venice trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, September 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 12501+ FRECCIAROSSA 9404 | 5:24 AM Rome S. Pietro | 5h10 | 10:34 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
8900 | 5:50 AM Rome Termini | 4h05 | 9:55 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
8900 | 5:50 AM Rome Termini | 3h52 | 9:42 AM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
8924 | 6:50 AM Rome Termini | 4h05 | 10:55 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
8924 | 6:50 AM Rome Termini | 3h52 | 10:42 AM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12505+ FRECCIAROSSA 9612+ Regionale Veloce 3972 | 6:55 AM Rome S. Pietro | 5h25 | 12:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 23303 · Regionale 12575+ FRECCIAROSSA 9490 | 7:25 AM Rome Balduina | 5h09 | 12:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 23303 · Regionale 12575+ FRECCIAROSSA 9490 | 7:30 AM Valle Aurelia | 5h04 | 12:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12575+ FRECCIAROSSA 9490 | 7:40 AM Rome S. Pietro | 4h54 | 12:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
8904 | 7:50 AM Rome Termini | 3h52 | 11:42 AM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
8904 | 7:50 AM Rome Termini | 4h05 | 11:55 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12513+ FRECCIAROSSA 9618+ Regionale Veloce 3994 | 7:56 AM Rome S. Pietro | 5h24 | 1:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 20323 · Regionale 12571+ FRECCIAROSSA 9414 | 8:32 AM Rome Balduina | 5h02 | 1:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 12797 · Regionale 12571+ FRECCIAROSSA 9414 | 8:45 AM Valle Aurelia | 4h49 | 1:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
8906 | 8:55 AM Rome Termini | 3h47 | 12:42 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
8906 | 8:55 AM Rome Termini | 4h00 | 12:55 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12571+ FRECCIAROSSA 9414 | 8:55 AM Rome S. Pietro | 4h39 | 1:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 20337+ FRECCIAROSSA 9416 | 9:47 AM Rome Balduina | 4h47 | 2:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
8908 | 9:51 AM Rome Termini | 4h04 | 1:55 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
8908 | 9:51 AM Rome Termini | 3h51 | 1:42 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 20337+ FRECCIAROSSA 9416 | 9:53 AM Valle Aurelia | 4h41 | 2:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 20337+ FRECCIAROSSA 9416 | 9:56 AM Rome S. Pietro | 4h38 | 2:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 20525 · Regionale 12531+ FRECCIAROSSA 8418 | 10:34 AM Rome Balduina | 5h00 | 3:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 20525 · Regionale 12531+ FRECCIAROSSA 8418 | 10:40 AM Valle Aurelia | 4h54 | 3:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12531+ FRECCIAROSSA 8418 | 10:55 AM Rome S. Pietro | 4h39 | 3:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
8910 | 10:56 AM Rome Termini | 3h46 | 2:42 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
8910 | 10:56 AM Rome Termini | 3h59 | 2:55 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 20343+ FRECCIAROSSA 9532 · FRECCIAROSSA 9420 | 11:17 AM Rome Balduina | 5h17 | 4:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 20343+ FRECCIAROSSA 9532 · FRECCIAROSSA 9420 | 11:23 AM Valle Aurelia | 5h11 | 4:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12583+ FRECCIAROSSA 9420 | 11:39 AM Rome S. Pietro | 4h55 | 4:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 20345+ Intercity 590+ Regionale Veloce 3986 | 11:47 AM Rome Balduina | 7h33 | 7:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
8914 | 11:50 AM Rome Termini | 3h52 | 3:42 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
8914 | 11:50 AM Rome Termini | 4h05 | 3:55 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 20345+ Intercity 590+ Regionale Veloce 3986 | 11:53 AM Valle Aurelia | 7h27 | 7:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 20345+ Intercity 590+ Regionale Veloce 3986 | 11:56 AM Rome S. Pietro | 7h24 | 7:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12539+ FRECCIAROSSA 9422 | 12:27 PM Rome S. Pietro | 5h07 | 5:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
8916 | 12:50 PM Rome Termini | 3h52 | 4:42 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
8916 | 12:50 PM Rome Termini | 4h05 | 4:55 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12541+ FRECCIAROSSA 9638+ Regionale Veloce 3984 | 12:55 PM Rome S. Pietro | 5h25 | 6:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 20351+ FRECCIAROSSA 9540 · FRECCIAROSSA 9423 | 1:17 PM Rome Balduina | 5h17 | 6:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 20351+ FRECCIAROSSA 9540 · FRECCIAROSSA 9423 | 1:23 PM Valle Aurelia | 5h11 | 6:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12543+ FRECCIAROSSA 9423 | 1:28 PM Rome S. Pietro | 5h06 | 6:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12663+ FRECCIAROSSA 9642+ Regionale Veloce 3986 | 1:55 PM Rome S. Pietro | 5h25 | 7:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 20355+ Intercity 540 · Intercity 592 | 2:17 PM Rome Balduina | 7h19 | 9:36 PM Venice Mestre | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 20355+ Intercity 540 · Intercity 592 | 2:23 PM Valle Aurelia | 7h13 | 9:36 PM Venice Mestre | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12547+ Intercity 592 | 2:29 PM Rome S. Pietro | 7h07 | 9:36 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 21247 · Regionale 12549+ FRECCIAROSSA 9426 | 2:34 PM Rome Balduina | 5h00 | 7:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 21247 · Regionale 12549+ FRECCIAROSSA 9426 | 2:40 PM Valle Aurelia | 4h54 | 7:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
8918 | 2:50 PM Rome Termini | 3h52 | 6:42 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12549+ FRECCIAROSSA 9426 | 2:55 PM Rome S. Pietro | 4h39 | 7:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 20761+ FRECCIAROSSA 9480 | 3:17 PM Rome Balduina | 4h39 | 7:56 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 20761+ FRECCIAROSSA 9480 | 3:23 PM Valle Aurelia | 4h33 | 7:56 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 20761+ FRECCIAROSSA 9480 | 3:26 PM Rome S. Pietro | 4h30 | 7:56 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23285 · Regionale 20679+ FRECCIAROSSA 9480 | 3:34 PM Rome Balduina | 4h22 | 7:56 PM Venice Mestre | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 23285 · Regionale 20679+ FRECCIAROSSA 9480 | 3:40 PM Valle Aurelia | 4h16 | 7:56 PM Venice Mestre | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 23285 · Regionale 20679+ FRECCIAROSSA 9480 | 3:43 PM Rome S. Pietro | 4h13 | 7:56 PM Venice Mestre | 2 transfers | |
8928 | 3:51 PM Rome Termini | 3h51 | 7:42 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
8928 | 3:51 PM Rome Termini | 4h04 | 7:55 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12551+ FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 3:55 PM Rome S. Pietro | 4h39 | 8:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 20763 · Regionale 12585+ FRECCIAROSSA 9430 | 4:17 PM Rome Balduina | 5h06 | 9:23 PM Venice Mestre | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 20763 · Regionale 12585+ FRECCIAROSSA 9430 | 4:23 PM Valle Aurelia | 5h00 | 9:23 PM Venice Mestre | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12585+ FRECCIAROSSA 9430 | 4:30 PM Rome S. Pietro | 4h53 | 9:23 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12553+ FRECCIAROSSA 9658 · FRECCIAROSSA 8828 | 4:55 PM Rome S. Pietro | 5h14 | 10:09 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
8920 | 4:55 PM Rome Termini | 3h45 | 8:40 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23315 · Regionale 12723+ FRECCIAROSSA 9432 | 5:37 PM Rome Balduina | 5h18 | 10:55 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 23315 · Regionale 12723+ FRECCIAROSSA 9432 | 5:43 PM Valle Aurelia | 5h12 | 10:55 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12723+ FRECCIAROSSA 9432 | 5:55 PM Rome S. Pietro | 5h00 | 10:55 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
8922 | 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 | |
Regionale 4511+ FRECCIAROSSA 9434 | 6:28 PM Rome S. Pietro | 5h06 | 11:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4137+ InterCityNotte 774 | 9:25 PM Rome S. Pietro | 8h55 | 6:20 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Vatican to Venice run on average 66 times per day, taking around 4h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
There are 19 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:21, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 244 miles (393 km) distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 244 miles (393 km) |
Average train duration 4h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Trains per day 66 |
Direct trains 19 |
Fastest train 3h 40m |
First train 12:21 AM |
Last train 11:47 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.
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 Vatican 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 Vatican to Venice trains use the Roma San Pietro to Venezia Santa Lucia station pair, with some services arriving at Venezia Mestre. Use this guide to compare Vatican and Venice train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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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