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Casa natale di Gabriele d'Annunzio
Important house museum where Gabriele d'Annunzio was born; essential for literature lovers and local history.
Cheapest price on Sep 17
$49
Average ticket price on Sep 17
$53
Fastest journey on Sep 17
6 h 17 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
7 h 26 m
Trains on Sep 17
4
Distance
371 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Venice Mestre to Pescara is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice Mestre to Pescara will cost around $53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 4 trains from Venice Mestre to Pescara, including 4 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct trains cover the 371 km distance in an average of 7 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 17 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest trains will take 7 h 52 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 Venice Mestre to Pescara among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $68 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $68, while a bus costs an average of $80.
Distance: 230 miles (371 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$68 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price | $140 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 47m Average total duration Fastest 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 51m Average total duration 7h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Venice Mestre to Pescara:
A train is $13 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Venice Mestre to Pescara costing on average $80 (€66).
Other travel options to Pescara take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 21m.
Tickets start at around $68 (€55) compared to roughly $140 (€114) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $72 (€59). The journey takes 5h 17m versus 5h 13m 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 Frecciarossa.
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 Venice Mestre to Pescara trains for today, Wednesday, September 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:53 PM Venice Mestre | 8h11 | 3:04 AM Pescara | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, September 17 | |||||
![]() | 9:53 AM Venice Mestre | 7h48 | 5:41 PM Pescara | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:53 AM Venice Mestre | 7h48 | 6:41 PM Pescara | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:53 AM Venice Mestre | 7h52 | 7:45 PM Pescara | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:53 PM Venice Mestre | 6h17 | 9:10 PM Pescara | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Venice Mestre to Pescara run on average 34 times per day, taking around 5h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:58, the last at 20:17. The fastest train covers the 230 miles (371 km) distance in 4h 18m.
Distance 230 miles (371 km) |
Average train duration 5h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Trains per day 34 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 18m |
First train 4:58 AM |
Last train 8:17 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice Mestre to Pescara 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 Pescara, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Venice Mestre to Pescara trains use the Venezia Santa Lucia to Pescara Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Pescara. Use this guide to compare Venice Mestre and Pescara train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Pescara Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante La Barcaccia, Trattoria del Mare
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Pescara Centrale. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Pescara Centrale. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Pescara Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Pescara Centrale: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pescara Centrale: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Carlton, B&B Hotel Pescara, Hotel Ambra Palace.
Pescara is 1 km from Pescara city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Pescara has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pescara.
Pescara Porta Nuova has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante La Barcaccia, Trattoria del Mare
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Pescara Porta Nuova. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Pescara Porta Nuova: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Pescara Porta Nuova: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pescara Porta Nuova: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Salus, Hotel Regent, Hotel Carlton.
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