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Gallerie dell'Accademia
Venice's leading art museum, known for masterworks of Venetian painting from the 14th to 18th centuries, including Bellini, Giorgione, Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese.
Cheapest price
$127
Average price
$154
Fastest journey
6 h 9 m
Average duration
6 h 10 m
Trains per day
38
Distance
361 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich HB 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 Zurich HB to Venice Santa Lucia will cost around $154 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $127.
Of the 38 trains that leave Zurich HB for Venice Santa Lucia on Mon, Jun 01, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct trains cover the 361 km distance in an average of 6 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 9 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest trains will take 6 h 14 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.
EuroCity 11+
8983
EuroCity 11+
8987
EuroCity 23+
8997
EuroCity 11+
8981
EuroCity 21+
8995
EuroCity 31
EuroCity 23+
FRECCIAROSSA 9757
31
11 · 41
EuroCity 21+
FRECCIAROSSA 9749+
Regionale 16821Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich HB to Venice Santa Lucia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a flight costs an average of $43.
Distance: 224 miles (361 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$144 Average price | $66 Average price Cheapest | $217 Average price | $202 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 59m Average total duration 6h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 50m Average total duration 7h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich HB to Venice Santa Lucia:
A bus is $78 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich HB to Venice Santa Lucia costing on average $144 (€116).
A bus is $151 (€122) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich HB to Venice Santa Lucia costing on average $217 (€175).
Other travel options to Venice Santa Lucia take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 29m.
Bus takes on average 7h 20m.
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 Trenitalia, DSB.
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 Zurich HB to Venice Santa Lucia trains for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EuroCity 21+ 8997 | On time 1:33 PM Zurich HB | 8h30 | 10:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 21+ Regionale TRENORD 2635 · Regionale Veloce 3422 | 1:33 PM Zurich HB | 7h17 | 8:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9749+ Regionale Veloce 3551+ EuroCity 21 | 1:33 PM Zurich HB | 6h17 | 7:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
EuroCity 21+ 8995 | On time 1:33 PM Zurich HB | 7h30 | 9:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 37+ Regionale Veloce 3992 | 2:33 PM Zurich HB | 8h47 | 11:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 37+ Regionale TRENORD 2637 · Regionale Veloce 3501 | 2:33 PM Zurich HB | 7h30 | 10:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
EuroCity 123+ 8997 | On time 3:33 PM Zurich HB | 6h30 | 10:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9757+ EuroCity 123 | 3:33 PM Zurich HB | 6h09 | 9:42 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 123+ Regionale TRENORD 2639 · Regionale 3521 | 3:33 PM Zurich HB | 8h17 | 11:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
| Monday, June 1 | |||||
EuroCity 11+ 8987 | 6:33 AM Zurich HB | 10h30 | 5:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
11 · 41 | 6:33 AM Zurich HB | 6h09 | 12:42 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 11+ 8981 | On time 6:33 AM Zurich HB | 7h30 | 2:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 11+ 8983 | On time 6:33 AM Zurich HB | 8h30 | 3:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 13+ 8983 | On time 7:33 AM Zurich HB | 7h30 | 3:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 13+ 8981 | On time 7:33 AM Zurich HB | 6h30 | 2:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 13+ 8987 | 7:33 AM Zurich HB | 9h30 | 5:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9723+ EuroCity 13 | 7:33 AM Zurich HB | 6h39 | 2:12 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 31+ 8987 | 8:33 AM Zurich HB | 8h30 | 5:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 31+ 8983 | On time 8:33 AM Zurich HB | 6h30 | 3:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
31 | 8:33 AM Zurich HB | 6h09 | 2:42 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 31+ 8995 | 8:33 AM Zurich HB | 12h30 | 9:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 31 | 8:33 AM Zurich HB | 6h09 | 2:42 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 15+ 8997 | 9:33 AM Zurich HB | 12h30 | 10:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 15+ Regionale TRENORD 2627 · Regionale Veloce 3503 | 9:33 AM Zurich HB | 7h17 | 4:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
EuroCity 15+ 8995 | 9:33 AM Zurich HB | 11h30 | 9:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 15+ 8987 | 9:33 AM Zurich HB | 7h30 | 5:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9731+ EuroCity 15 | 9:33 AM Zurich HB | 6h39 | 4:12 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 153+ Regionale TRENORD 2629 · Regionale Veloce 3505 | 10:33 AM Zurich HB | 7h17 | 5:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
EuroCity 153+ Regionale Veloce 3988 | 10:33 AM Zurich HB | 9h47 | 8:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 19+ 8995 | 11:33 AM Zurich HB | 9h30 | 9:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 19+ FRECCIAROSSA 9737+ Regionale 16809 | 11:33 AM Zurich HB | 6h14 | 5:47 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
EuroCity 19+ FRECCIAROSSA 9741 | 11:33 AM Zurich HB | 6h39 | 6:12 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 19+ 8997 | 11:33 AM Zurich HB | 10h30 | 10:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 19+ Regionale TRENORD 2631 · Regionale Veloce 3507 | 11:33 AM Zurich HB | 7h17 | 6:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
EuroCity 151+ 8997 | 12:33 PM Zurich HB | 9h30 | 10:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 151+ 8995 | 12:33 PM Zurich HB | 8h30 | 9:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 151+ Regionale TRENORD 2633 · Regionale Veloce 3551 | 12:33 PM Zurich HB | 7h17 | 7:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9747+ EuroCity 151 | 12:33 PM Zurich HB | 6h39 | 7:12 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Zurich HB to Venice Santa Lucia run on average 14 times per day, taking around 6h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $99 (€80) but you can travel from only $32 (€25) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:33, the last at 17:33. The fastest train covers the 224 miles (361 km) distance in 7h 17m.
Distance 224 miles (361 km) |
Average train duration 6h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $99 (€80) |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 7h 17m |
First train 4:33 AM |
Last train 5:33 PM |
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Discover the best of Venezia Santa Lucia — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Venezia Santa Lucia trip today.
Venice's leading art museum, known for masterworks of Venetian painting from the 14th to 18th centuries, including Bellini, Giorgione, Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese.
A celebrated modern art museum in Peggy Guggenheim's former home, featuring works by Picasso, Pollock, Kandinsky, Dalí, and other major 20th-century artists.
A Gothic masterpiece and museum of the Venetian Republic, with grand halls, political chambers, artworks, and the famous Bridge of Sighs route.
Venice's grand main square, surrounded by monumental architecture and one of the city's essential gathering places for first-time visitors.
The city's main waterway, lined with palaces and best experienced from bridges, waterfront walks, or vaporetto rides for classic Venice views.
A lively historic district near the station with canals, local life, quieter streets, and a good balance between famous Venice and everyday Venice.
Sweet-and-sour sardines with onions, vinegar, raisins, and pine nuts, a classic Venetian lagoon dish with medieval roots.
Creamy risotto colored and flavored with cuttlefish ink, one of Venice’s most iconic seafood dishes.
Whipped salt cod spread, traditionally served on grilled bread or polenta, beloved in Venetian bacari.
Small, highly regarded seafood osteria with a refined menu and strong reputation for quality ingredients.
Well-known restaurant loved for seasonal Venetian cooking and notable vegetarian options in a warm, rustic space.
Long-established upscale restaurant serving polished Venetian cuisine with seafood specialties and attentive service.
Venice is pricier than most Italian cities, especially near the station and tourist areas. Hotels and dining cost more, but bakeries, bars, and takeaway spots can help keep costs down.
Tipping is not obligatory. A service charge may already be included. Round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service; small change is fine in cafés and taxis.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich HB 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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