- Must visit
Patek Philippe Museum
Celebrated watchmaking museum with historic timepieces, automata, and a major library on horology. A top choice for understanding Geneva’s watch heritage.
Cheapest price
$161
Average price
$169
Fastest journey
8 h 21 m
Average duration
8 h 21 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
486 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Venice Santa Lucia to Geneva 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 Geneva will cost around $169 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $161.
Of the 2 trains that leave Venice Santa Lucia for Geneva on Fri, Jun 19, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 486 km distance in an average of 8 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 21 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 8 h 21 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 Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a train costs an average of $71.
Distance: 301 miles (486 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$132 Average price | $105 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $278 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 16m Average total duration 9h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Venice Santa Lucia to Geneva:
A bus is $37 (€31) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice Santa Lucia to Geneva costing on average $105 (€86).
A bus is $64 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice Santa Lucia to Geneva costing on average $132 (€108).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 0m.
Bus takes on average 9h 46m.
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Direct services run with Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity.
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 Geneva trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:10 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 8h21 | 7:31 PM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:10 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 8h21 | 8:31 PM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Venice Santa Lucia to Geneva run on average 3 times per day, taking around 7h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $71 (€58) but you can travel from only $34 (€27) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:10, the last at 15:18. The fastest train covers the 301 miles (486 km) distance in 7h 13m.
Distance 301 miles (486 km) |
Average train duration 7h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $71 (€58) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 7h 13m |
First train 7:10 AM |
Last train 3:18 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice Santa Lucia to Geneva 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 Geneva, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Venice Santa Lucia to Geneva trains use the Venezia Santa Lucia to Genève station pair. Use this guide to compare Venice Santa Lucia and Geneva 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 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.
Genève has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Bistrot de Charlotte, Les Brasseurs, La Matze Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genève. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genève. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genève: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genève: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Warwick Geneva, Hotel Cornavin, ibis Styles Genève Gare.
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