Venice to Brig-Glis train

Trains from Venice to Brig-Glis

When journeying by train, it takes about 8h on average to travel the 127 miles (350 km) from Venice in Northeastern Italy to the Alpine town of Brig-Glis in Valais, Switzerland. About 6 trains make the daily trip between the cities, and most of the trains depart from Venice in the morning and early afternoon. One night train is also on the daily schedule.

Venice to Brig-Glis Train Time: Daily Departures

Most of the 6 daily Venice to Brig-Glis trains are scheduled to depart in the morning and early afternoon, between the hours of 06:18 a.m. and 12:40 p.m. In the afternoon, travelers can also catch a train that departs around 03:48 p.m. After this afternoon departure, the next train that is scheduled to leave the station is the night train, which doesn’t leave Venice until about 11:05 p.m.

How long is the journey by train from Venice to Brig-Glis?

The duration of the journey from Venice to Brig-Glis by train varies depending on the number of transfers (all trains on this route require either two or three transfers) and the length of the layovers when passengers change trains. The fastest trains make the journey in approx. 6h 34min, while the slowest train (the night train) takes just over 10h to arrive at the station in Brig-Glis.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Venice to Brig-Glis?

Departure train station: Trains from Venice to Brig-Glis depart from the Santa Lucia railway station, which is beautifully situated on the Grand Canal in Venice. The easiest ways to get from the historic city of Venice to the train station are to walk asit’s less than 1.5 miles(2.3 km), from St Mark’s Square, or take the vaporetto water bus, which stops at various points along the canal, including at the Grand Canal in front of the station. Santa Lucia is a busy station and offers many amenities to passengers, including plenty of options for shopping and dining, VIP lounges, tourist information services, train ticket offices, luggage storage, vending machines and restrooms.

Arrival train station: All trains from Venice to Brig-Glis arrive at the Brig railway station. The Brig station is located at the northern edge of the city center, within walking distance to most of the destinations in the city center. The historical Sebastian Chapel is less than 0.25 miles (0.4 km) south of the station, and the #2 or #3 buses will get you there in under 5min. The station offers a variety of services to travelers, including a few bars and restaurants, currency exchange, a luggage storage counter, a train ticket counter and an information desk. Taxis and many of the city’s buses stop outside the station, and there is a bike rental service at the station for passengers who want to tour the city on two wheels.

Which train companies travel from Venice to Brig-Glis?

The train company that travels from Venice to Brig-Glis is Swiss Railways. Also known as SBB CFF FFS (the company’s abbreviated name German, French and Italian), or just SBB, Swiss Railways is considered among the safest and most efficient of the European railway companies. SBB offers tickets for two types of trains on this route. The Regional ("R") trains stop at all local towns along the route, while the Intercity Night ("IN") trains are regional trains that offer a variety of options for comfortable sleeping.

Swiss Railways trains from Venice to Brig-Glis

Of the 6 daily trains from Venice to Brig-Glis, 5 are scheduled to depart every 2h to 3h between about 06:15 a.m. and 03:50 p.m. On these routes, passengers change trains either 2 or 3 times before reaching their destination. The journey lasts between about 6h 34min and 8h 15min. The last departure of the day is the night train, which leaves Venice at approximately 11:05 p.m. and takes just over 10h to reach the station in Brig-Glis, with two transfers along the way.

Trains from Venice to Brig-Glis: Services on Board

Swiss Railways (SBB) offers First- and Second-class services on all of its trains. All SBB trains are equipped with comfortable seating and restrooms. Most of the trains offer food and beverage services; either light snacks or full meals from a bistro car. SBB does not charge for luggage that is carried onto the train, and there are no per-passenger luggage limits as long as everything can fit in in the designated luggage areas at the end of each car, in the overhead bins or under the seat. Bikes may be brought on board all SBB trains for free if they are folded, stored in a bag and kept with the luggage. Some of SBB’s trains allow assembled bikes to be brought on board, but there is a fee for this service. Passengers can bring small dogs on board the train for free, provided they are no taller at the shoulders than 11.8 in (30 cm) and they remain in a travel crate, basket, or other comfortable enclosure. Larger dogs are also welcomed aboard the SBB trains, but the human traveler must purchase a special ticket for the dog, and the dog must be leashed on the train. SBB can accommodate passengers with special needs. Some of the services available to passengers with disabilities include special wheelchair seating and accessible restrooms on most trains. If additional accommodations are needed, passengers can call SBB before traveling to set up the additional assistance or services.

How to find cheap train tickets from Venice to Brig-Glis?

Saavy travelers know that one of the keys to finding cheap trains from Venice to Brig-Glis is to book your tickets in advance so that you can capture the lowest fares. Travelers who have flexibility with the days they can travel can sometimes take advantage of special promotions that are offered by the train company. Swiss Railways regularly offers student, group and family discounts, and children under 6 travel for free with an adult. If you’re on an extended stay in Switzerland, you might want to consider purchasing special discount packages and ticket books, which can save you money over many trips.