- 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
$85
Average price
$188
Fastest journey
7 h 10 m
Average duration
8 h 30 m
Trains per day
32
Distance
434 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna Hbf 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 Vienna Hbf to Venice Santa Lucia will cost around $188 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $85.
Of the 32 trains that leave Vienna Hbf for Venice Santa Lucia on Fri, Jun 19, 3 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 434 km distance in an average of 8 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 10 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 9 h 31 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.
NJ 40466
NJ 40466+
EC 462
RJX 135
RJX 133
998+
RJ 113+
RJX 133
RJX 135
RJX 133
NJ 40466+
EC 462
910+
ICE 117+
RJX 135
902+
RJ 113+
RJX 133Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna Hbf to Venice Santa Lucia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, and a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 269 miles (434 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$118 Average price | $114 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $163 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 10m Average total duration 7h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 59m Average total duration 7h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna Hbf to Venice Santa Lucia:
A bus is $56 (€46) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna Hbf to Venice Santa Lucia costing on average $114 (€93).
A bus is $60 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna Hbf to Venice Santa Lucia costing on average $118 (€97).
Other travel options to Venice Santa Lucia take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 29m.
Train takes on average 7h 40m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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 ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB.
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 Vienna Hbf to Venice Santa Lucia trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NJ 40466 | 9:39 PM Vienna Hbf | 10h55 | 8:34 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 462+ NJ 40466 | 11:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 9h06 | 8:34 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
998+ RJ 113+ RJX 133 | 12:08 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 16h01 | 4:09 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
900+ RJX19962+ RJ 85 | 5:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 12h47 | 6:25 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
900+ RJ 113+ RJX 133 | 5:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 10h31 | 4:09 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
900+ ICE 117+ RJX 135 | 5:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 14h25 | 8:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
IC 407+ RJ 83+ Regionale Veloce 3503 | 5:39 AM Vienna Hbf | 11h11 | 4:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
IC 407+ RJ 83+ Regionale Veloce 3505 | 5:39 AM Vienna Hbf | 12h11 | 5:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
IC 540+ RJX19960+ RJ 83+ Regionale Veloce 3505 | 5:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 11h53 | 5:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3 transfers | |
IC 540+ RJX19960+ RJ 83+ Regionale Veloce 3503 | 5:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 10h53 | 4:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3 transfers | |
IC 540+ RJX19960+ RJ 83+ Regionale 17221 | 5:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 11h59 | 5:56 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3 transfers | |
960+ RJ 113+ RJX 133 | 6:08 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 10h01 | 4:09 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
960+ ICE 117+ RJX 135 | 6:08 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 13h55 | 8:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
960+ RJX19962+ RJ 85 | 6:08 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 12h17 | 6:25 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
RJX19960+ RJ 83+ Regionale Veloce 3503 | 6:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 10h22 | 4:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
RJX19960+ RJ 83+ Regionale Veloce 3505 | 6:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 11h22 | 5:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
RJX19960+ RJ 83+ Regionale 17221 | 6:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 11h28 | 5:56 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
902+ RJ 113+ RJX 133 | 6:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 9h31 | 4:09 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
902+ ICE 117+ RJX 135 | 6:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 13h25 | 8:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
902+ RJX19962+ RJ 85 | 6:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 11h47 | 6:25 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
904+ ICE 117+ RJX 135 | 7:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 12h25 | 8:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
904+ RJX19962+ RJ 85 | 7:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 10h47 | 6:25 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
IC 544+ RJX19962+ RJ 85+ Regionale Veloce 3507 | 7:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 10h53 | 6:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3 transfers | |
IC 544+ RJX19962+ RJ 85+ Regionale 17233 | 7:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 11h59 | 7:56 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3 transfers | |
IC 544+ RJX19962+ RJ 85+ Regionale Veloce 3547 | 7:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 11h53 | 7:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3 transfers | |
962+ ICE 117+ RJX 135 | 8:08 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 11h55 | 8:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
906+ ICE 117+ RJX 135 | 8:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 11h25 | 8:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
RJX 133 | 8:53 AM Vienna Hbf | 7h16 | 4:09 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
908+ ICE 117+ RJX 135 | 9:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 10h25 | 8:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
964+ ICE 117+ RJX 135 | 10:08 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 9h55 | 8:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
910+ ICE 117+ RJX 135 | 10:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 9h25 | 8:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
RJX 135 | 12:53 PM Vienna Hbf | 7h10 | 8:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Vienna Hbf to Venice Santa Lucia run on average 2 times per day, taking around 7h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $43 (€35) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:53, the last at 22:28. The fastest train covers the 269 miles (434 km) distance in 7h 10m.
Distance 269 miles (434 km) |
Average train duration 7h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€35) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 7h 10m |
First train 6:53 AM |
Last train 10:28 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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