- Must visit
Gallerie dell'Accademia
A leading Venetian art museum with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto in a grand former confraternity building.
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
1 h 41 m
Average duration
1 h 46 m
Trains per day
32
Distance
116 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Trieste to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Trieste to Venice will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 32 trains that leave Trieste for Venice on Sat, Aug 08, 30 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 08 the direct trains cover the 116 km distance in an average of 1 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 41 m .
On Sat, Aug 08 the slowest trains will take 1 h 53 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.
Regionale Veloce 3536
Regionale 16044 · Regionale 17066
Intercity 594
Intercity 584
Regionale Veloce 3570
FRECCIAROSSA 9466
FRECCIAROSSA 9718
Regionale Veloce 3536
Intercity 594
8902Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trieste to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a ferry costs an average of $96.
Distance: 72 miles (116 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$19 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $104 Average price | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Trieste to Venice:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trieste to Venice costing on average $19 (€15).
A bus is $95 (€78) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Trieste to Venice costing on average $104 (€84).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 8m.
Ferry takes on average 3h 20m.
Tickets start at around $19 (€15) compared to roughly $32 (€26) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $14 (€11). The journey takes 2h 5m versus 1h 54m 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 Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Italo, Intercity Notte.
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 Trieste to Venice trains for today, Friday, August 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Treno 3552 effettuato con BUS TSM00 · Regionale Veloce 3552 | 3:58 AM Trieste Centrale | 2h23 | 6:21 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3432 | 5:16 AM Trieste Centrale | 2h05 | 7:21 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16862 | 5:28 AM Trieste Centrale | 3h31 | 8:59 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16862 | 5:28 AM Trieste Centrale | 3h18 | 8:46 AM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16726 | 5:48 AM Trieste Centrale | 3h46 | 9:34 AM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16726 | 5:48 AM Trieste Centrale | 3h59 | 9:47 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3434 | 6:16 AM Trieste Centrale | 2h05 | 8:21 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9466 | 6:38 AM Trieste Centrale | 1h41 | 8:19 AM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3858 | 6:58 AM Trieste Centrale | 2h48 | 9:46 AM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3858 | 6:58 AM Trieste Centrale | 3h01 | 9:59 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9718 | 7:07 AM Trieste Centrale | 1h43 | 8:50 AM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3558 | 7:16 AM Trieste Centrale | 2h05 | 9:21 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 584 | 7:21 AM Trieste Centrale | 1h58 | 9:19 AM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
8902 | 8:02 AM Trieste Centrale | 1h53 | 9:55 AM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3460 | 8:16 AM Trieste Centrale | 2h05 | 10:21 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3400 | 8:58 AM Trieste Centrale | 3h01 | 11:59 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3400 | 8:58 AM Trieste Centrale | 2h48 | 11:46 AM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3414 | 9:16 AM Trieste Centrale | 2h05 | 11:21 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9726 | 9:39 AM Trieste Centrale | 1h36 | 11:15 AM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3556 | 10:58 AM Trieste Centrale | 3h01 | 1:59 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3556 | 10:58 AM Trieste Centrale | 2h48 | 1:46 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17334 | 11:28 AM Trieste Centrale | 3h31 | 2:59 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17334 | 11:28 AM Trieste Centrale | 3h18 | 2:46 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3440 | 12:16 PM Trieste Centrale | 2h05 | 2:21 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3886 | 12:58 PM Trieste Centrale | 2h48 | 3:46 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3886 | 12:58 PM Trieste Centrale | 3h01 | 3:59 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3560 | 1:16 PM Trieste Centrale | 2h05 | 3:21 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 594 | 1:27 PM Trieste Centrale | 1h47 | 3:14 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17338 | 1:32 PM Trieste Centrale | 3h14 | 4:46 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17338 | 1:32 PM Trieste Centrale | 3h27 | 4:59 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3442 | 2:16 PM Trieste Centrale | 2h05 | 4:21 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3890 | 2:58 PM Trieste Centrale | 3h01 | 5:59 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3890 | 2:58 PM Trieste Centrale | 2h48 | 5:46 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3406 | 3:16 PM Trieste Centrale | 2h05 | 5:21 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3426 | 4:16 PM Trieste Centrale | 2h05 | 6:21 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3894 | 4:58 PM Trieste Centrale | 2h48 | 7:46 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3894 | 4:58 PM Trieste Centrale | 3h01 | 7:59 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9758 | 5:05 PM Trieste Centrale | 1h59 | 7:04 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3564 | 5:16 PM Trieste Centrale | 2h05 | 7:21 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3626 | 5:58 PM Trieste Centrale | 3h01 | 8:59 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3626 | 5:58 PM Trieste Centrale | 2h48 | 8:46 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3446 | 6:16 PM Trieste Centrale | 2h05 | 8:21 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 770 | 6:47 PM Trieste Centrale | 3h03 | 9:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3898 | 6:58 PM Trieste Centrale | 2h48 | 9:46 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3898 | 6:58 PM Trieste Centrale | 3h01 | 9:59 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3448 | 7:16 PM Trieste Centrale | 2h05 | 9:21 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16042 · Regionale 17060 | 8:16 PM Trieste Centrale | 2h11 | 10:27 PM Venezia Carpenedo | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16022 | 8:32 PM Trieste Centrale | 3h14 | 11:46 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16022 | 8:32 PM Trieste Centrale | 3h27 | 11:59 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16044 · Regionale 17066 | 9:16 PM Trieste Centrale | 2h11 | 11:27 PM Venezia Carpenedo | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3536 | 10:06 PM Trieste Centrale | 1h44 | 11:50 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Trieste to Venice run on average 43 times per day, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
There are 40 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 72 miles (116 km) distance in 1h 44m.
Distance 72 miles (116 km) |
Average train duration 2h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Trains per day 43 |
Direct trains 40 |
Fastest train 1h 44m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 91 days |
Discover the best of Venice — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Venice trip today.
A leading Venetian art museum with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto in a grand former confraternity building.
Peggy Guggenheim’s former home presents an outstanding modern art collection with Picasso, Pollock, and Dalí overlooking the Grand Canal.
Venice’s civic museum of art and history in Piazza San Marco, with neoclassical rooms, imperial apartments, and important city collections.
Venice’s monumental main square is framed by arcades, museums, and the basilica. It is the city’s ceremonial heart and a classic first experience.
The broad canal-side promenade east of San Marco offers open lagoon views, landmark hotels, and one of Venice’s best waterside walks.
This lively central district around the market and bridge mixes commerce, everyday Venetian life, and some of the city’s most photogenic canal scenes.
Creamed salt cod whipped with olive oil, traditionally served on grilled polenta. A classic Venetian bacaro snack with roots in lagoon trade routes.
Rice cooked with fresh peas, somewhere between soup and risotto. It is a beloved spring dish, especially linked to the feast of Saint Mark.
Soft white polenta topped with tiny lagoon shrimp. This seasonal cicchetto showcases Venice's historic connection to its lagoon seafood.
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant in a historic palace, celebrated for elegant Venetian tasting menus and polished canal-side dining.
Historic, lively bacaro near Rialto known for creative cicchetti, seafood small plates, and a standing-room wine bar atmosphere.
Well-known traditional restaurant with a broad Venetian menu, including sarde in saor and seafood risotto, in a comfortable classic dining room.
Venice is pricier than many Italian cities, especially near major sights. Hotels, dining, and canal transport raise costs, though cicchetti bars and off-center stays can help.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated, but not required. Small taxi rounding and café change are enough.
Official public transport app
Venezia Santa Lucia -> Piazza San Marco, Venice
The train connection between Trieste and Venice offers a convenient way to explore these beautiful Italian cities. Travelers can choose from several providers, including Regionale, Intercity, and Frecciarossa. With frequent departures throughout the day, you can enjoy a scenic journey that typically takes around 2 hours. Whether you're heading to Venice's iconic canals or exploring Trieste's rich history, the train is an excellent option for your travels!
Traveling from Trieste to Venice takes approximately 1 hour and 44 minutes. There are a total of 16 connections available each day, with direct trains operating for this route. Passengers will depart from Trieste Centrale and can arrive at either Venezia Santa Lucia or Venezia Mestre stations.
The first daily train journey from Trieste to Venice departs at 04:45, allowing early risers to start their day with a scenic ride. The last departure is scheduled for 21:06, providing travelers the flexibility to enjoy an evening in either city before heading back.
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection from Trieste to Venice is €13. The average ticket price typically hovers around €14, making it an affordable option for travelers looking to explore these beautiful Italian cities.
St. Mark's Basilica, a stunning example of Italo-Byzantine architecture, has stood as the spiritual heart of Venice since its completion in 1092. Its significance lies not only in its role as a cathedral but also as a symbol of Venetian wealth and power during the Middle Ages, housing relics such as St. Mark’s remains that were believed to bring divine favor to the city. Unique features like the intricate mosaics covering over 8,000 square meters and the breathtaking Pala d'Oro altar showcase both artistic mastery and deep religious devotion.
The Doge's Palace served as the residence of Venice's supreme authority—the Doge—and was central to political life from its construction in 1340 until Napoleon’s conquest in 1797. This magnificent Gothic structure is significant for embodying centuries of Venetian governance while reflecting an era when art and politics intertwined seamlessly within these walls. Visitors are often captivated by unique elements such as The Bridge of Sighs connecting it to prison cells—where prisoners took their last look at freedom before incarceration—as well as lavishly decorated rooms filled with masterpieces by renowned artists.
Rialto Bridge is not just an architectural marvel; it's one of Venice’s oldest bridges spanning the Grand Canal since its original wooden version was built around 1181, later replaced by this stone masterpiece completed in 1591. As a bustling marketplace hub throughout history, it holds great significance for commerce and trade—symbolizing economic vitality that shaped modern-day Venice into what we see today. What makes Rialto truly unique are its vibrant shops lining either side along with panoramic views offering perfect photo opportunities against picturesque canal backdrops—a must-see experience!
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Trieste to Venice 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Trieste to Venice trains use the Trieste Centrale to Venezia Santa Lucia station pair, with some services arriving at Venezia Mestre. Use this guide to compare Trieste and Venice train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Trieste Centrale is 1 km from Trieste city centre. Public transport options include:
Trieste Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Buffet da Pepi, Trattoria Nerodiseppia
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Trieste Centrale. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Trieste Centrale. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Trieste Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Trieste Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trieste Centrale: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste, Hotel Continentale, NH Trieste.
Venezia Santa Lucia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: GROM Ice Cream, Venchi Cioccolato, Bistrot, Tentazione Café, L’Artenl Gelato
Free WiFi available throughout station. ATMs are located inside the main retail area.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located in the main passenger area.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Platform 1.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Wheelchair access, step-free access to platforms.
Nearby hotels include Venice Times Hotel, Hotel Antiche Figure, Hotel Abbazia.
Venezia Mestre is 8 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia Mestre has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald’s, Chock Full O'Nuts, Puro Gusto, Juice Bar, Rossosapore
ATMs are located by Forexchange on the ground floor.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor.
Available at Venezia Mestre: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Mestre: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Mestre: Full accessibility facilities, including toilets, ramps, wheelchairs, elevators and a mobility assistance center.
Nearby hotels include Best Western Hotel Tritone, The Plaza Hotel, Hotel Villa Constanza.
Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio Bus) is 7 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio Bus) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: There are several cafes and restaurants inside.
Free Wi-Fi available in the terminal. ATMs are aTMs available at the entrance and near platforms.
Ticket office support is available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio Bus).
Available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio Bus): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio Bus): Wheelchair accessible with elevators and ramps.
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