- Must visit
Doge's Palace
Gothic palace museum of the former Venetian Republic, with grand chambers, prisons, and major artworks. One of Venice's defining cultural sights.
Cheapest price
$58
Average price
$83
Fastest journey
6 h 32 m
Average duration
7 h 15 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
415 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ventimiglia station to Venice Santa Lucia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ventimiglia station to Venice Santa Lucia will cost around $83 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $58.
It's difficult to get from Ventimiglia station to Venice Santa Lucia without transferring at least once.
Regionale Veloce 3019 · Regionale TRENORD 2619 · Regionale Veloce 3513
Intercity 639+
Autobus TRENORD 1911A · Regionale 16277
Intercity 635+
Regionale TRENORD 2639 · Regionale Veloce 3549
Intercity 631+
Regionale TRENORD 2627 · Regionale Veloce 3503
Intercity 745+
Regionale TRENORD 2631 · Regionale Veloce 3507
Intercity 635+
FRECCIAROSSA 9757
Intercity 631+
FRECCIAROSSA 9731
Intercity 653+
FRECCIAROSSA 9717
Intercity 505 · Intercity 662+
FRECCIAROSSA 9723
Intercity 631+
Regionale TRENORD 2627 · Regionale Veloce 3503Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ventimiglia station to Venice Santa Lucia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $49, and a bus costs an average of $46.
Distance: 257 miles (415 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$60 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price | $169 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 25m Average total duration Fastest 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 48m Average total duration 8h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ventimiglia station to Venice Santa Lucia:
A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ventimiglia station to Venice Santa Lucia costing on average $76 (€62).
Other travel options to Venice Santa Lucia take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 55m.
Bus takes on average 8h 18m.
Tickets start at around $60 (€49) compared to roughly $169 (€138) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $109 (€90). The journey takes 6h 55m versus 5h 13m 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 Ventimiglia station to Venice Santa Lucia trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 653+ FRECCIAROSSA 9717 | 4:45 AM Ventimiglia station | 7h27 | 12:12 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 653+ 8983 | On time 4:45 AM Ventimiglia station | 10h18 | 3:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 653+ 8981 | On time 4:45 AM Ventimiglia station | 9h18 | 2:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 653+ 8977 | On time 4:45 AM Ventimiglia station | 7h18 | 12:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3019 · Regionale TRENORD 2619 · Regionale Veloce 3513 | 5:09 AM Ventimiglia station | 7h41 | 12:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3019+ 8987 | On time 5:09 AM Ventimiglia station | 11h54 | 5:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3019+ 8983 | On time 5:09 AM Ventimiglia station | 9h54 | 3:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3019+ 8981 | On time 5:09 AM Ventimiglia station | 8h54 | 2:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 22952 · Regionale Veloce 3224 · Regionale Veloce 2023+ 8997 | On time 6:18 AM Ventimiglia station | 15h45 | 10:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 22952 · Regionale Veloce 3224 · Regionale Veloce 2023+ 8987 | On time 6:18 AM Ventimiglia station | 10h45 | 5:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 22952 · Regionale Veloce 3224 · Regionale Veloce 2023+ 8995 | On time 6:18 AM Ventimiglia station | 14h45 | 9:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 505 · Intercity 662+ FRECCIAROSSA 9723 | 6:37 AM Ventimiglia station | 7h35 | 2:12 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 505 · Intercity 662+ 8987 | On time 6:37 AM Ventimiglia station | 10h26 | 5:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 505 · Intercity 662+ 8983 | On time 6:37 AM Ventimiglia station | 8h26 | 3:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 505 · Intercity 662+ 8981 | On time 6:37 AM Ventimiglia station | 7h26 | 2:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3361 · Regionale Veloce 3028+ 8995 | On time 7:57 AM Ventimiglia station | 13h06 | 9:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3361 · Regionale Veloce 3028+ 8997 | On time 7:57 AM Ventimiglia station | 14h06 | 10:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3361 · Regionale Veloce 3028+ 8987 | On time 7:57 AM Ventimiglia station | 9h06 | 5:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 631+ FRECCIAROSSA 9731 | 9:10 AM Ventimiglia station | 7h02 | 4:12 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 631+ Regionale TRENORD 2627 · Regionale Veloce 3503 | 9:10 AM Ventimiglia station | 7h40 | 4:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 631+ 8987 | On time 9:10 AM Ventimiglia station | 7h53 | 5:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 631+ 8995 | On time 9:10 AM Ventimiglia station | 11h53 | 9:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 631+ 8997 | On time 9:10 AM Ventimiglia station | 12h53 | 10:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12293 · Regionale Veloce 3126+ FRECCIAROSSA 9641+ 8997 | On time 9:25 AM Ventimiglia station | 12h38 | 10:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12293 · Regionale Veloce 3126+ FRECCIAROSSA 9641+ 8995 | On time 9:25 AM Ventimiglia station | 11h38 | 9:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3365 · Regionale Veloce 3071+ 8997 | On time 9:57 AM Ventimiglia station | 12h06 | 10:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3365 · Regionale Veloce 3071+ 8995 | On time 9:57 AM Ventimiglia station | 11h06 | 9:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 22956 · Regionale Veloce 3232 · Regionale Veloce 2031+ 8995 | On time 10:39 AM Ventimiglia station | 10h24 | 9:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 22956 · Regionale Veloce 3232 · Regionale Veloce 2031+ 8997 | On time 10:39 AM Ventimiglia station | 11h24 | 10:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 745+ Regionale TRENORD 2631 · Regionale Veloce 3507 | 10:59 AM Ventimiglia station | 7h51 | 6:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 745+ FRECCIAROSSA 9737+ Regionale Veloce 3505 | 10:59 AM Ventimiglia station | 6h51 | 5:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 745+ FRECCIAROSSA 9741 | 10:59 AM Ventimiglia station | 7h13 | 6:12 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 745+ 8995 | On time 10:59 AM Ventimiglia station | 10h04 | 9:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 745+ 8997 | On time 10:59 AM Ventimiglia station | 11h04 | 10:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12295 · Regionale Veloce 3128+ FRECCIAROSSA 9649+ 8997 | On time 11:28 AM Ventimiglia station | 10h35 | 10:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12295 · Regionale Veloce 3128+ FRECCIAROSSA 9649+ 8995 | On time 11:28 AM Ventimiglia station | 9h35 | 9:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3367 · Regionale Veloce 2132+ FRECCIAROSSA 9753 | 11:57 AM Ventimiglia station | 8h45 | 8:42 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3367+ Intercity 1539+ 8995 | On time 11:57 AM Ventimiglia station | 9h06 | 9:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3367 · Regionale Veloce 3075+ 8995 | On time 11:57 AM Ventimiglia station | 9h06 | 9:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3367 · Regionale Veloce 3075+ 8997 | On time 11:57 AM Ventimiglia station | 10h06 | 10:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 635+ FRECCIAROSSA 9757 | 3:10 PM Ventimiglia station | 6h32 | 9:42 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 635+ Regionale TRENORD 2639 · Regionale Veloce 3549 | 3:10 PM Ventimiglia station | 8h40 | 11:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 635+ 8997 | On time 3:10 PM Ventimiglia station | 6h53 | 10:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3087 · Autobus TRENORD 1911A · Regionale 16277 | 4:35 PM Ventimiglia station | 16h21 | 8:56 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 639+ Autobus TRENORD 1911A · Regionale 16277 | 7:10 PM Ventimiglia station | 13h46 | 8:56 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Ventimiglia station to Venice Santa Lucia run on average 9 times per day, taking around 6h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $49 (€40) but you can travel from only $46 (€37) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:09, the last at 17:10. The fastest train covers the 257 miles (415 km) distance in 6h 32m.
Distance 257 miles (415 km) |
Average train duration 6h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€40) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 6h 32m |
First train 3:09 AM |
Last train 5:10 PM |
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Gothic palace museum of the former Venetian Republic, with grand chambers, prisons, and major artworks. One of Venice's defining cultural sights.
Venice's premier art museum, known for masterpieces of Venetian painting from Bellini, Giorgione, Tintoretto, Titian, and Veronese.
Important modern art museum on the Grand Canal, housed in Peggy Guggenheim's former home, with works by Picasso, Pollock, Dalí, and others.
Venice's ceremonial heart, surrounded by historic arcades and monumental buildings. Essential for first-time visitors and classic city views.
The city's main waterway, lined with palaces and best experienced from bridges, vaporetto rides, and waterfront walks.
Art-filled district with canals, quieter streets, university life, and popular sunset walks near Zattere and Punta della Dogana.
Classic Venetian sweet-and-sour sardines with onions, vinegar, raisins, and pine nuts, a historic lagoon dish with strong local identity.
Creamed salt cod whipped with olive oil, traditionally served on bread or polenta, one of Venice's most iconic bacari snacks.
Venetian risotto colored and flavored with cuttlefish ink, prized for its briny lagoon taste and dramatic black color.
Small, highly regarded seafood osteria known for refined market-fresh dishes and a memorable intimate dining experience.
Well-known traditional Venetian restaurant celebrated for seafood classics and an old-school, intimate atmosphere.
Established Burano favorite famous for lagoon seafood, risotto, and a classic family-run Venetian feel.
Prices near the station and canals are high. Casual meals cost more than in many Italian cities, and hotels are often pricey.
Service is often included or a coperto is charged. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good table service is appreciated. Small change for bars or taxis is enough.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ventimiglia station to Venice Santa Lucia 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 Venice Santa Lucia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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