- Must visit
Doge's Palace
Gothic palace museum of the former Venetian Republic, known for grand state rooms, prisons, and the Bridge of Sighs. A top priority for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
1 h 36 m
Average duration
1 h 41 m
Trains per day
53
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 $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 53 trains that leave Trieste for Venice on Fri, Jun 19, 47 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 116 km distance in an average of 1 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 36 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 1 h 44 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
Regionale 16042 · Regionale 17060
Intercity 594
Intercity 584
FRECCIAROSSA 9726
FRECCIAROSSA 9466
FRECCIAROSSA 9712
FRECCIAROSSA 9718
Regionale Veloce 3536Omio 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 | $103 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 $103 (€84).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 8m.
Ferry takes on average 3h 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 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, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3432 | 5:16 AM Trieste Centrale | 2h05 | 7:21 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16862 | 5:28 AM Trieste Centrale | 3h18 | 8:46 AM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16862 | 5:28 AM Trieste Centrale | 3h31 | 8:59 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 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 | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9712 | 6:00 AM Trieste Centrale | 1h41 | 7:41 AM Venice Mestre | 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 | 3h01 | 9:59 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3858 | 6:58 AM Trieste Centrale | 2h48 | 9:46 AM Venice Mestre | 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 | |
8902 | 8:02 AM Trieste Centrale | 1h53 | 9:55 AM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
8902+ Regionale Veloce 3560 | 8:02 AM Trieste Centrale | 7h19 | 3:21 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
8902+ Regionale Veloce 3440 | 8:02 AM Trieste Centrale | 6h19 | 2:21 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
8902+ Regionale Veloce 3414 | 8:02 AM Trieste Centrale | 3h19 | 11:21 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3460 | 8:16 AM Trieste Centrale | 2h05 | 10:21 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 584 | 8:45 AM Trieste Centrale | 1h59 | 10:44 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 3882 | 10:58 AM Trieste Centrale | 2h48 | 1:46 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3882 | 10:58 AM Trieste Centrale | 3h01 | 1:59 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 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 | 3h01 | 3:59 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3886 | 12:58 PM Trieste Centrale | 2h48 | 3:46 PM Venice Mestre | 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 | 3h27 | 4:59 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17338 | 1:32 PM Trieste Centrale | 3h14 | 4:46 PM Venice Mestre | 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 | 2h48 | 5:46 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3890 | 2:58 PM Trieste Centrale | 3h01 | 5:59 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 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 | 3h01 | 7:59 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3894 | 4:58 PM Trieste Centrale | 2h48 | 7:46 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9758 | 5:05 PM Trieste Centrale | 1h45 | 6:50 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 | 2h48 | 8:46 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3626 | 5:58 PM Trieste Centrale | 3h01 | 8:59 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 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 | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
Treno 3552 effettuato con BUS TSM00 · Regionale Veloce 3552 | 3:58 AM Trieste Centrale | 2h23 | 6:21 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
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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.
Gothic palace museum of the former Venetian Republic, known for grand state rooms, prisons, and the Bridge of Sighs. A top priority for first-time visitors.
Venice's premier art museum, with major Venetian masters including Bellini, Giorgione, Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese.
Influential modern art museum on the Grand Canal, featuring Picasso, Pollock, Dalí, and a sculpture garden in Peggy Guggenheim's former home.
Venice's ceremonial heart, surrounded by major monuments and one of the city's essential first stops.
Venice's main waterway, lined with palaces and best experienced from bridges, vaporetti, or waterside walks.
Historic market district by the Rialto, lively in the morning and ideal for experiencing everyday Venetian atmosphere.
A classic Venetian cicchetto of fried sardines marinated with onions, vinegar, pine nuts, and raisins, showing the city’s historic taste for sweet-sour flavors.
Creamed salt cod whipped with olive oil into a soft spread, traditionally served on bread or grilled polenta, and one of Venice’s signature bar snacks.
Venetian risotto colored and flavored with cuttlefish ink, prized for its deep briny taste and striking black color.
Small, acclaimed seafood osteria near San Marco, known for market-fresh fish, refined cooking, and an intimate atmosphere.
Classic Burano trattoria famous for lagoon fish and risotto, offering a polished but traditional dining experience.
One of Venice’s oldest bacari, celebrated for cicchetti, wine, and a standing-room atmosphere full of local tradition.
Venice is pricier than many Italian cities, especially for hotels, tourist dining, and drinks near major sights.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated. Small change for cafes is enough.
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Venice Santa Lucia -> Piazzale Roma, 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.

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