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MUSA Museo del Sale
Cervia’s signature museum explains the history, tools, and traditions of salt production. Essential for understanding the town’s identity and lagoon landscape.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$21
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$31
Fastest journey on Sep 19
3 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
3 h 11 m
Trains on Sep 19
26
Distance
131 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Venice to Cervia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice to Cervia will cost around $31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
It's difficult to get from Venice to Cervia without transferring at least once.
Regionale Veloce 3961 · Regionale TTPER 17607 · Regionale TTPER 17595
Regionale Veloce 3965 · Regionale TTPER 17613 · Regionale TTPER 17549
Regionale Veloce 3961 · Regionale TTPER 17607 · Regionale TTPER 17609
Regionale Veloce 3961 · Regionale TTPER 17607 · Regionale TTPER 17595
Regionale Veloce 3963 · Regionale TTPER 17609
FRECCIAROSSA 9437+
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477
FRECCIAROSSA 9415+
Regionale TTPER 17621 · Regionale TTPER 17553
FRECCIAROSSA 9427+
Regionale TTPER 17629 · Regionale TTPER 17561
FRECCIAROSSA 9433+
Regionale TTPER 17635 · Regionale TTPER 17565
FRECCIAROSSA 8419+
Regionale TTPER 17623 · Regionale TTPER 17555Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice to Cervia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $34, while a bus costs an average of $94.
Distance: 81 miles (131 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$34 Average price Cheapest | $94 Average price | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 43m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Cervia:
A train is $59 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Venice to Cervia costing on average $94.
Other travel options to Cervia take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 11m.
Tickets start at around $34 compared to roughly $34 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-0.67. The journey takes 3h 13m versus 2h 43m 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.
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 to Cervia trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9415+ Regionale TTPER 17621 · Regionale TTPER 17553 | 11:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h11 | 2:37 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3973 · Regionale TTPER 17555 | 11:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h57 | 3:37 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419+ Regionale TTPER 17623 · Regionale TTPER 17555 | 12:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h11 | 3:37 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3975 · Regionale TTPER 17557 | 12:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h57 | 4:37 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3977 · Regionale TTPER 17559 | 1:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h57 | 5:37 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3979 · Regionale TTPER 17561 | 2:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h57 | 6:37 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8815+ Regionale TTPER 17561 | 2:52 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h45 | 6:37 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9427+ Regionale TTPER 17629 · Regionale TTPER 17561 | 3:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h11 | 6:37 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3981 · Regionale TTPER 17563 | 3:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h57 | 7:37 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9431+ Regionale TTPER 3941 · Regionale TTPER 17564 | 4:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h55 | 8:21 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3983 · Regionale TTPER 17565 | 4:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h57 | 8:37 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9433+ Regionale TTPER 17635 · Regionale TTPER 17565 | 5:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h11 | 8:37 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3985 · Regionale TTPER 17567 | 5:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h57 | 9:37 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17105 · Regionale TTPER 17637 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477 | 5:59 PM Venezia Porto Marghera | 4h37 | 10:36 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3987 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477 | 6:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h56 | 10:36 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9437+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477 | 7:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h10 | 10:36 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
Regionale Veloce 3961 · Regionale TTPER 17607 · Regionale TTPER 17609 | 5:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h27 | 10:07 AM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3961 · Regionale TTPER 17607 · Regionale TTPER 17595 | 5:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h27 | 9:07 AM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3961 · Regionale TTPER 17543 | 5:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h57 | 9:37 AM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3961 · Regionale TTPER 17607 · Regionale TTPER 17595 | 5:53 AM Venice Mestre | 3h14 | 9:07 AM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3963 · Regionale TTPER 17609 | 6:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h27 | 10:07 AM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8801+ Regionale TTPER 17609 | 6:52 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h15 | 10:07 AM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3965 · Regionale TTPER 17613 · Regionale TTPER 17549 | 7:53 AM Venice Mestre | 4h44 | 12:37 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3967 · Regionale TTPER 17549 | 8:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h57 | 12:37 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9411+ Regionale Veloce 1775 · Regionale TTPER 17550 | 9:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h55 | 1:21 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3997 · Regionale TTPER 17551 | 9:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h57 | 1:37 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9413+ Regionale TTPER 17617 · Regionale TTPER 17551 | 10:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h11 | 1:37 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3971 · Regionale TTPER 17553 | 10:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h57 | 2:37 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Venice to Cervia run on average 28 times per day, taking around 3h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:26, the last at 19:38. The fastest train covers the 81 miles (131 km) distance in 2h 19m.
Distance 81 miles (131 km) |
Average train duration 3h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 |
Trains per day 28 |
Fastest train 2h 19m |
First train 5:26 AM |
Last train 7:38 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Discover the best of Cervia — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Cervia trip today.
Cervia’s signature museum explains the history, tools, and traditions of salt production. Essential for understanding the town’s identity and lagoon landscape.
Visitor center inside the nature reserve with exhibits on wetlands, birds, and salt pans. A strong introduction before exploring the saline landscape.
Cultural venue in the former salt warehouse hosting temporary art, photography, and history exhibitions in one of Cervia’s most striking industrial spaces.
Picturesque canal lined with boats, historic warehouses, and evening strolls. It is one of the best places to feel Cervia’s maritime and salt-trading character.
Cervia’s old town offers planned 18th-century streets, arcades, and civic architecture. It is ideal for walking between the cathedral, tower, and canal.
Large nature reserve of salt pans, birdlife, and shimmering water basins. It is the area’s standout landscape for walking, photography, and local history.
Fresh Adriatic clams steamed with garlic, parsley, and white wine. A Riviera Romagnola classic tied to Cervia's fishing tradition.
Local blue fish such as sardines or mackerel grilled simply with olive oil and lemon. Common on Cervia menus for its fresh Adriatic flavor.
Tiny Adriatic mantis shrimp, often boiled or grilled. A specialty of the local coast, prized for sweet flesh and served in season.
Michelin-starred dining in Milano Marittima with refined seafood and Romagna ingredients in an elegant setting.
Well-known casual stop for classic piadina with quality local fillings. Fast, authentic, and popular for a simple Romagna meal.
Historic canal-side seafood restaurant in Cervia known for Adriatic fish dishes and a traditional maritime atmosphere.
Moderate for an Italian beach town: summer lodging rises, but casual dining and local transit stay reasonable versus pricier Riviera resorts.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafes.
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Cervia-Milano Marittima -> Piazza Garibaldi, Cervia
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice to Cervia 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 Cervia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Venice to Cervia trains use the Venezia Santa Lucia to Cervia-Milano Marittima station pair. Use this guide to compare Venice and Cervia 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.
Cervia-Milano Marittima has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Touring, Royal Beach
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Ticket office support is available at Cervia-Milano Marittima. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Cervia-Milano Marittima. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cervia-Milano Marittima: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Cervia-Milano Marittima: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cervia-Milano Marittima: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Universal, Hotel Gambrinus, Hotel Conchiglia.
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