Trains from Venice

Most trains arrive at Venezia Santa Lucia, the terminus station located directly on the Grand Canal in the historic center. From there you can walk out onto the waterfront and catch a vaporetto or walk to your hotel. Do not confuse it with Venezia Mestre, which is on the mainland and requires a further connection across the causeway.

Venice Marco Polo Airport does not have a direct rail connection. You would need to take a bus or boat transfer to reach Venezia Santa Lucia or Mestre station. However, if you fly into Treviso Airport, there is a bus link to Treviso Centrale station, from which frequent trains run to Venice. Check current transport options in the booking widget.

The high-speed train from Roma Termini to Venezia Santa Lucia is generally the preferred option. It drops you directly in the historic center, avoiding airport transfers at both ends. Travel time is roughly comparable to flying once you factor in check-in and security. Booking in advance typically secures economy-tier fares that compete with budget airlines.

Venezia Santa Lucia has direct high-speed connections to Florence, Milan, Rome, Naples, and Bologna, among others. Trenitalia and Italo both operate services on major routes. Regional trains connect to closer destinations like Padua, Verona, and Trieste with frequent service throughout the day. Book through the widget below for current availability.

Venezia Santa Lucia has a left-luggage service inside the station where you can store bags for a fee based on duration. This is useful if you arrive before check-in or want to explore the city on a layover. The service typically operates during station hours. Arrive early during peak summer months, as it can get busy.

If you purchase a paper regional ticket from a machine or counter, you must validate it by stamping it in the green-and-white machines on the platform before boarding. Failure to do so can result in a fine. Electronic tickets purchased online with a seat reservation, including those from Trenitalia or Italo, do not need physical validation, just have your booking confirmation ready.

Venezia Santa Lucia is the final stop on the island, inside the historic center. Venezia Mestre is on the mainland, surrounded by the modern city with more conventional hotels and parking. Some long-distance trains stop at Mestre but not Santa Lucia, so always check your ticket's final destination. A short regional train connects the two stations frequently throughout the day.