- Must visit
Accademia Carrara
The city’s major art museum displays Italian paintings from the Renaissance to the 19th century in a refined hilltop setting.
Cheapest price
€20
Average price
€20
Fastest journey
3 h 44 m
Average duration
3 h 44 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
208 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Venice Santa Lucia to Bergamo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice Santa Lucia to Bergamo will cost around €20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
Of the 2 trains that leave Venice Santa Lucia for Bergamo on Mon, Aug 03, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct trains cover the 208 km distance in an average of 3 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 44 m .
On Mon, Aug 03 the slowest trains will take 3 h 44 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 Santa Lucia to Bergamo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €19, and a flight costs an average of €99.
Distance: 129 miles (208 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€20 Average price Cheapest | €88 Average price | €117 Average price | €54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 46m Average total duration 7h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Venice Santa Lucia to Bergamo:
A train is €68 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Venice Santa Lucia to Bergamo costing on average €88.
A train is €97 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice Santa Lucia to Bergamo costing on average €117.
Other travel options to Bergamo take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
Flight takes on average 7h 46m.
Tickets start at around €20 compared to roughly €54 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €34. The journey takes 2h 49m versus 2h 8m 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 Venice Santa Lucia to Bergamo trains for tomorrow, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:10 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h44 | 2:54 PM Bergamo | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:10 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h44 | 3:54 PM Bergamo | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Venice Santa Lucia to Bergamo run on average 38 times per day, taking around 2h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €19 but you can travel from only €7 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:34, the last at 18:10. The fastest train covers the 129 miles (208 km) distance in 3h 44m.
Distance 129 miles (208 km) |
Average train duration 2h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Trains per day 38 |
Fastest train 3h 44m |
First train 5:34 AM |
Last train 6:10 PM |
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The city’s major art museum displays Italian paintings from the Renaissance to the 19th century in a refined hilltop setting.
This modern and contemporary art gallery complements Accademia Carrara with Italian masters, sculpture, and rotating exhibitions.
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Creamy risotto cooked with Taleggio, the famous local washed-rind cheese from the Bergamo valleys, prized for its rich aroma.
Elegant fine dining in Upper Town with creative Italian cuisine, polished service and panoramic surroundings in a historic setting.
Established pastry shop and café famous for Polenta E Osei cake and other Bergamo sweets, ideal for a traditional dessert stop.
Historic traditional restaurant in Città Alta known for Bergamasque classics, warm rustic rooms and a long local reputation.
Moderate for northern Italy. Hotels and dining cost more than smaller towns, but local buses, airport transit, and casual meals stay fairly manageable for tourists.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafés, 5-10% for great restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice Santa Lucia to Bergamo 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 Bergamo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Venice Santa Lucia to Bergamo trains use the Venezia Santa Lucia to Bergamo station pair, with some services arriving at Bergamo Ospedale. Use this guide to compare Venice Santa Lucia and Bergamo 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.
Bergamo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante La Bruschetta, Osteria D'Ambrosio
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bergamo. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bergamo. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bergamo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bergamo: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bergamo: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Excelsior San Marco, Mercure Bergamo Centro Palazzo Dolci, Hotel Cappello d'Oro.
Bergamo Ospedale is 2 km from Bergamo city centre. Public transport options include:
Bergamo Ospedale has practical services for this route, including Dining, Accessibility, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Bergamo Ospedale.
Available at Bergamo Ospedale: Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bergamo Ospedale: Elevators, ramps.
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