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Vienna to Venice by train
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Cheapest Price US$34.50
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30 days in advance US$81.00
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7 days in advance US$121.50
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First train06:16
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Last train22:20
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey6hr 59m
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Distance434 kilometres
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Trains per day17
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Avg. journey time8hr 50m
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Train operators
Vienna to Venice train travel explained
Want to know how to get from Vienna to Venice by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Vienna to Venice take around 6 hours and 59 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 434 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Vienna is scheduled to depart at around 06:17. The last departure is usually at around 22:20. This is the same as during the weekend. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 17 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 7 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$34.50.
We think any time is a great time to visit Venice, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Venice.
Is there a direct train from Vienna to Venice?
Yes, there is a direct train from Vienna to Venice.
Trains usually run with a similar frequency on weekends.
How long does it take to travel from Vienna to Venice?
The Vienna to Venice train travel takes about 6 hours and 59 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Vienna to Venice train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Venice leaving Vienna at around 06:17 and the last train leaving at around 22:20. This is the same at the weekend.
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EuroCity
The direct EuroCity train from Vienna to Venice is one of Europe’s great rail trips. The first part of this daytime journey travels south from Vienna on the world-famous Semmering rail route. There are higher mountains elsewhere in the Alps, but few have the kind of delicate beauty of the hills that surround the Semmering Railway.
Austrian Railways (ÖBB) also run an overnight train between Vienna and Venice. That night train takes a different route, running via Salzburg.
Vienna to Venice
The daytime train from Vienna to Venice does not hurry, stopping 15 times on its journey between the two cities. Klagenfurt and Villach are the two main Austrian cities served by this EuroCity train. Once over the border into Italy, the two notable towns where the train stops are Udine and Treviso.
In Vienna the trains leaves from Hauptbahnhof, making a second stop 5 minutes later to pick up passengers at Wien Meidling. You have a choice of two stations to alight in Venice: Mestre and Santa Lucia. The latter, located right by the Grand Canal, is much more convenient for the heart of Venice.