1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
Cheapest price on 03 Sept
£230
Average ticket price on 03 Sept
£230
Fastest journey on 03 Sept
12 h 14 m
Average journey duration on 03 Sept
12 h 14 m
Trains on 03 Sept
1
Distance
631 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dresden Hbf to Venice Santa Lucia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dresden Hbf to Venice Santa Lucia will cost around £230 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £230.
To travel from Dresden Hbf to Venice Santa Lucia you need to make at least 2 changes.
ICE 1654 · ICE 1003 · RJ 85
ICE 1654 · ICE 1003 · RJ 85Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Dresden Hbf to Venice Santa Lucia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £64 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £64, while a train costs an average of £153.
Distance: 631 km
| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£153 Average Price | £104 Average Price | £64 Average Price Cheapest | £129 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 40m Average total duration 11h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 17h 13m Average total duration 16h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden Hbf to Venice Santa Lucia:
A coach is £40 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden Hbf to Venice Santa Lucia costing on average £104.
A coach is £89 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden Hbf to Venice Santa Lucia costing on average £153.
Other travel options to Venice Santa Lucia take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 10m.
Coach takes on average 16h 43m.
Tickets start at around £153 compared to roughly £129 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-23.85. The journey takes 11h 10m versus 9h 28m 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.
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 Dresden Hbf to Venice Santa Lucia trains for tomorrow, Thursday 3 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1654 · ICE 1003 · RJ 85 | On time 6:11 Dresden Hbf | 12h14 | 18:25 Venice Santa Lucia | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Dresden Hbf to Venice Santa Lucia run on average 2 times per day, taking around 11h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £142 but you can travel from only £20 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 06:11, the last at 23:12. The fastest train covers the 631 km distance in 12h 13m.
Distance 631 km |
Average train duration 11h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £142 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 12h 13m |
First train 6:11 |
Last train 23:12 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dresden Hbf 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.

Most Dresden Hbf to Venice Santa Lucia trains use the Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Venezia Santa Lucia station pair. Use this guide to compare Dresden Hbf and Venice Santa Lucia train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Dresden Hauptbahnhof is 1 km from Dresden city centre. Public transport options include:
Dresden Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, asiagourmet, dean&david, Hot Dog King, Starbucks, Subway, BABA Döner, Marché, backWERK, Ditsch, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof.
Ticket office support is available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located by Platform 9 in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers close to by the waiting room and the stairs leading to Platforms 3/4. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof: Accessible facilities such as toilets and ramps and additional assistance as needed. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Hotel Kipping, Pullman Dresden Newa, IntercityHotel Dresden.
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.