- Must visit
Musei del Castello di Udine
Museum complex in Udine Castle with art, archaeology, and city history. It is the essential museum stop for understanding Udine and Friuli.
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$16
Fastest journey
1 h 26 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Trains per day
95
Distance
99 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Venice to Udine is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice to Udine will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 95 trains that leave Venice for Udine on Tue, Jul 28, 60 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jul 28 the direct trains cover the 99 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 26 m .
On Tue, Jul 28 the slowest trains will take 1 h 37 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.
Regionale 16818
Regionale 16758
Regionale Veloce 3604
Regionale Veloce 3872
Regionale Veloce 3620
8920
FRECCIAROSSA 9430
FRECCIAROSSA 9755
FRECCIAROSSA 9703
Regionale Veloce 3604Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice to Udine among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a ferry costs an average of $84.
Distance: 61 miles (99 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$14 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $84 Average price | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Udine:
A bus is $6 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Udine costing on average $14 (€14).
A bus is $76 (€76) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Venice to Udine costing on average $84 (€84).
Other travel options to Udine take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 45m.
Ferry takes on average 3h 15m.
Tickets start at around $14 (€14) compared to roughly $22 (€22) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $8 (€8). The journey takes 1h 45m versus 1h 22m 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 Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet.
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 Udine trains for today, Monday, July 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8993 | On time 8:01 PM Venice Mestre | 1h39 | 9:40 PM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3896 | 8:01 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h50 | 9:51 PM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3896 | 8:14 PM Venice Mestre | 1h37 | 9:51 PM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8920 | 8:51 PM Venice Mestre | 1h26 | 10:17 PM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9755 | 9:10 PM Venice Mestre | 1h27 | 10:37 PM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16830 | 9:13 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h22 | 11:35 PM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16830 | 9:26 PM Venice Mestre | 2h09 | 11:35 PM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9430 | 9:37 PM Venice Mestre | 1h26 | 11:03 PM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16016 | 10:01 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h52 | 11:53 PM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16016 | 10:14 PM Venice Mestre | 1h39 | 11:53 PM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3600 | 5:01 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h50 | 6:51 AM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3600 · Autobus Ferrovie Udine Cividale 154 | 5:01 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h19 | 7:20 AM Udine | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16754 | 5:13 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h15 | 7:28 AM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16754 · Autobus Ferrovie Udine Cividale 158 | 5:13 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h35 | 7:48 AM Udine | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3600 · Autobus Ferrovie Udine Cividale 154 | 5:14 AM Venice Mestre | 2h06 | 7:20 AM Udine | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3600 | 5:14 AM Venice Mestre | 1h37 | 6:51 AM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16754 · Autobus Ferrovie Udine Cividale 158 | 5:21 AM Venezia Porto Marghera | 2h27 | 7:48 AM Udine | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16754 | 5:26 AM Venice Mestre | 2h02 | 7:28 AM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 16048 | 6:01 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h50 | 7:51 AM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 16048 · Autobus Ferrovie Udine Cividale 160 | 6:01 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h19 | 8:20 AM Udine | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16758 | 6:13 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h19 | 8:32 AM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 16048 · Autobus Ferrovie Udine Cividale 160 | 6:14 AM Venice Mestre | 2h06 | 8:20 AM Udine | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 16048 | 6:14 AM Venice Mestre | 1h37 | 7:51 AM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16758 · Autobus Ferrovie Udine Cividale 164 | 6:21 AM Venezia Porto Marghera | 3h24 | 9:45 AM Udine | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16758 | 6:26 AM Venice Mestre | 2h06 | 8:32 AM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 774 | 6:35 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h03 | 8:38 AM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3872 · Autobus Ferrovie Udine Cividale 164 | 7:01 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h44 | 9:45 AM Udine | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3872 | 7:01 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h50 | 8:51 AM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16764 | 7:13 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h19 | 9:32 AM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3872 | 7:14 AM Venice Mestre | 1h37 | 8:51 AM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16764 · Autobus Ferrovie Udine Cividale 166 | 7:21 AM Venezia Porto Marghera | 3h24 | 10:45 AM Udine | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16764 | 7:26 AM Venice Mestre | 2h06 | 9:32 AM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3604 | 8:01 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h50 | 9:51 AM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3604 · Autobus Ferrovie Udine Cividale 166 | 8:01 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h44 | 10:45 AM Udine | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3604 | 8:14 AM Venice Mestre | 1h37 | 9:51 AM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16778 | 9:01 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h25 | 11:26 AM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16778 · Autobus Ferrovie Udine Cividale 168 | 9:01 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h44 | 11:45 AM Udine | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16778 · Autobus Ferrovie Udine Cividale 170 | 9:15 AM Venice Mestre | 3h30 | 12:45 PM Udine | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16778 | 9:15 AM Venice Mestre | 2h11 | 11:26 AM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9703+ Autobus Ferrovie Udine Cividale 168 | 9:24 AM Venice Mestre | 2h21 | 11:45 AM Udine | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9703 | 9:24 AM Venice Mestre | 1h32 | 10:56 AM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3876 | 10:01 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h50 | 11:51 AM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3876 · Autobus Ferrovie Udine Cividale 170 | 10:01 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h44 | 12:45 PM Udine | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9707+ Regionale 17334 · Autobus Ferrovie Udine Cividale 172 | 10:11 AM Venice Mestre | 3h34 | 1:45 PM Udine | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3876 · Autobus Ferrovie Udine Cividale 170 | 10:14 AM Venice Mestre | 2h31 | 12:45 PM Udine | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3876 | 10:14 AM Venice Mestre | 1h37 | 11:51 AM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17028 · Regionale Veloce 3438 · Autobus Ferrovie Udine Cividale 174 | 10:28 AM Venezia Carpenedo | 4h17 | 2:45 PM Udine | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3438 | 12:01 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h50 | 1:51 PM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16220 | 12:13 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h15 | 2:28 PM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16220 · Autobus Ferrovie Udine Cividale 174 | 12:13 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h32 | 2:45 PM Udine | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3438 | 12:14 PM Venice Mestre | 1h37 | 1:51 PM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16220 | 12:26 PM Venice Mestre | 2h02 | 2:28 PM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16220 · Autobus Ferrovie Udine Cividale 176 | 12:26 PM Venice Mestre | 3h19 | 3:45 PM Udine | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3638 | 1:01 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h50 | 2:51 PM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3638 · Autobus Ferrovie Udine Cividale 176 | 1:01 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h44 | 3:45 PM Udine | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16790 | 1:13 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h19 | 3:32 PM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3638 | 1:14 PM Venice Mestre | 1h37 | 2:51 PM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16790 · Autobus Ferrovie Udine Cividale 178 | 1:21 PM Venezia Porto Marghera | 3h24 | 4:45 PM Udine | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16790 | 1:26 PM Venice Mestre | 2h06 | 3:32 PM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3884 | 2:01 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h50 | 3:51 PM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3884 · Autobus Ferrovie Udine Cividale 178 | 2:01 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h44 | 4:45 PM Udine | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3884 · Autobus Ferrovie Udine Cividale 178 | 2:14 PM Venice Mestre | 2h31 | 4:45 PM Udine | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3884 | 2:14 PM Venice Mestre | 1h37 | 3:51 PM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3614 | 3:01 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h50 | 4:51 PM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16800 | 3:13 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h15 | 5:28 PM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16800 · Autobus Ferrovie Udine Cividale 182 | 3:13 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h32 | 5:45 PM Udine | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3614 · Autobus Ferrovie Udine Cividale 182 | 3:14 PM Venice Mestre | 2h31 | 5:45 PM Udine | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3614 | 3:14 PM Venice Mestre | 1h37 | 4:51 PM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16800 | 3:26 PM Venice Mestre | 2h02 | 5:28 PM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3888 · Autobus Ferrovie Udine Cividale 184 | 4:01 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h19 | 6:20 PM Udine | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3888 | 4:01 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h50 | 5:51 PM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16806 | 4:13 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h15 | 6:28 PM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16806 · Autobus Ferrovie Udine Cividale 186 | 4:13 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h32 | 6:45 PM Udine | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3888 · Autobus Ferrovie Udine Cividale 186 | 4:14 PM Venice Mestre | 2h31 | 6:45 PM Udine | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3888 | 4:14 PM Venice Mestre | 1h37 | 5:51 PM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16806 | 4:26 PM Venice Mestre | 2h02 | 6:28 PM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17044 · Regionale Veloce 3618 · Autobus Ferrovie Udine Cividale 188 | 4:28 PM Venezia Carpenedo | 3h17 | 7:45 PM Udine | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3618 · Autobus Ferrovie Udine Cividale 188 | 5:01 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h44 | 7:45 PM Udine | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3618 | 5:01 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h50 | 6:51 PM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16812 | 5:13 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h19 | 7:32 PM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3618 | 5:14 PM Venice Mestre | 1h37 | 6:51 PM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16812 · Autobus Ferrovie Udine Cividale 190 | 5:21 PM Venezia Porto Marghera | 3h24 | 8:45 PM Udine | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16812 | 5:26 PM Venice Mestre | 2h06 | 7:32 PM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3892 | 6:01 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h50 | 7:51 PM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3892 · Autobus Ferrovie Udine Cividale 190 | 6:01 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h44 | 8:45 PM Udine | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16818 | 6:13 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h19 | 8:32 PM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3892 | 6:14 PM Venice Mestre | 1h37 | 7:51 PM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16818 · Autobus Ferrovie Udine Cividale 192 | 6:21 PM Venezia Porto Marghera | 3h35 | 9:56 PM Udine | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16818 | 6:26 PM Venice Mestre | 2h06 | 8:32 PM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3620 | 7:01 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h50 | 8:51 PM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16822 · Autobus Ferrovie Udine Cividale 192 | 7:13 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h43 | 9:56 PM Udine | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16822 | 7:13 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h19 | 9:32 PM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3620 | 7:14 PM Venice Mestre | 1h37 | 8:51 PM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3620 · Autobus Ferrovie Udine Cividale 192 | 7:14 PM Venice Mestre | 2h42 | 9:56 PM Udine | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16822 | 7:26 PM Venice Mestre | 2h06 | 9:32 PM Udine station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Venice to Udine run on average 70 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€11) but you can travel from only $5 (€5) by bus.
There are 44 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 61 miles (99 km) distance in 1h 32m.
Distance 61 miles (99 km) |
Average train duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€11) |
Trains per day 70 |
Direct trains 44 |
Fastest train 1h 32m |
First train 12:15 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Discover the best of Udine — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Udine trip today.
Museum complex in Udine Castle with art, archaeology, and city history. It is the essential museum stop for understanding Udine and Friuli.
Museum dedicated to patriarchal history, sculpture, and manuscripts in the archbishop’s palace. It is one of Udine’s richest cultural collections.
City gallery focused on modern and contemporary art, often hosting temporary exhibitions in a refined historic setting.
Udine’s grand central square, surrounded by arcades and civic monuments. It is the city’s classic meeting point and best place to start exploring.
Castle hill green space and walking area with some of the best panoramas over rooftops and the surrounding Friulian plain.
Lively square lined with historic buildings and market atmosphere. It feels local, walkable, and closely connected to Udine’s daily urban life.
Potato dumplings filled with smoked ricotta, raisins, herbs, and sometimes cinnamon. A classic Friulian first course with sweet-savory Alpine influence.
Thin potato pancake cooked crisp and often filled with Montasio cheese, herbs, or onions. It is a rustic Friulian specialty from Carnia.
Hearty bean and sauerkraut soup, often enriched with potatoes and pork. A traditional winter dish in Friuli shaped by Central European tastes.
Refined Michelin-starred dining known for creative Friulian cuisine and polished service in an elegant setting near central Udine.
Well-known osteria for hearty Friulian cooking, seasonal specialties, and a convivial local feel with a strong regional identity.
Historic restaurant and wine bar serving traditional Friulian dishes, local wines, and regional products in a classic central atmosphere.
Moderate for northern Italy. Hotels and dining are below Venice or Milan, while local buses and casual meals stay fairly affordable for tourists.
Tipping is modest. Service may be included. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafés, 5-10% for great restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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Udine Railway Station -> Piazza Libertà, Udine
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice to Udine 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 Udine, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Venice to Udine trains use the Venezia Mestre to Udine station pair, with some services arriving at San Gottardo. Use this guide to compare Venice and Udine 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.
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.
Udine 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: Peperino Pizza & Grill, Samurai Ramen
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Udine. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Udine. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Udine: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Udine: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Udine: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Best Western Hotel Continental, Hotel Friuli, Ambassador Palace Hotel.
Bottenicco Zona Industriale is 11 km from Udine city centre. Public transport options include:
Bottenicco Zona Industriale has practical services for this route, including Dining and ATM.
Food and drink options are available at Bottenicco Zona Industriale.
ATMs are available at Bottenicco Zona Industriale.
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