- Must visit
Gallerie dell'Accademia
A major art museum in a grand canal-side palace, known for Venetian masters including Titian, Veronese, Tintoretto and Carpaccio.
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
51 m
Trains per day
103
Distance
88 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ferrara to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ferrara to Venice will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 103 trains that leave Ferrara for Venice every day 84 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 88 km distance in an average of 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 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 3980
Regionale 3960
Regionale 3984
Regionale 3994
Regionale 3988
8916
8918
FRECCIAROSSA 9432
8920
8924Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ferrara to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 20m. 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 ferry costs an average of £7, and a coach costs an average of £6.
Distance: 88 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Ferry |
|---|---|---|
£9 Average Price | £20 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 41m Average total duration 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 20m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Ferrara to Venice trains for today, Sunday 23 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9422 | 16:29 Ferrara station | 1h05 | 17:34 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9422 | 16:29 Ferrara station | 0h54 | 17:23 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 3984 | 16:43 Ferrara station | 1h37 | 18:20 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 3984 | 16:43 Ferrara station | 1h24 | 18:07 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1738 | 17:30 Ferrara station | 1h26 | 18:56 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1738 | 17:30 Ferrara station | 1h39 | 19:09 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 3986 | 17:43 Ferrara station | 1h37 | 19:20 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 3986 | 17:43 Ferrara station | 1h24 | 19:07 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
8918 | 17:52 Ferrara station | 0h50 | 18:42 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
Autobus TTPER B5308+ FRECCIAROSSA 9426 | 17:55 Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1h39 | 19:34 Venice Santa Lucia | 1 change | |
Autobus TTPER B5308+ FRECCIAROSSA 9426 | 17:55 Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1h28 | 19:23 Venice Mestre | 1 change | |
Autobus TTPER B5308 · Regionale 3988 | 17:55 Ferrara Via Boschetto | 2h25 | 20:20 Venice Santa Lucia | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9426 | 18:29 Ferrara station | 1h05 | 19:34 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9426 | 18:29 Ferrara station | 0h54 | 19:23 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 3988 | 18:43 Ferrara station | 1h24 | 20:07 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 3988 | 18:43 Ferrara station | 1h37 | 20:20 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
8928 | 18:49 Ferrara station | 1h06 | 19:55 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
8928 | 18:49 Ferrara station | 0h53 | 19:42 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
Autobus TTPER B5318 · Regionale 3990 | 18:55 Ferrara Via Boschetto | 2h25 | 21:20 Venice Santa Lucia | 1 change | |
Autobus TTPER B5318 · Regionale 3990 | 18:55 Ferrara Via Boschetto | 2h12 | 21:07 Venice Mestre | 1 change | |
Regionale 3990 | 19:43 Ferrara station | 1h37 | 21:20 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 3990 | 19:43 Ferrara station | 1h24 | 21:07 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
8920 | 19:49 Ferrara station | 0h51 | 20:40 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 592 | 20:34 Ferrara station | 1h02 | 21:36 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8828 | 20:42 Ferrara station | 1h14 | 21:56 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8828 | 20:42 Ferrara station | 1h27 | 22:09 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 3992 | 21:43 Ferrara station | 1h24 | 23:07 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 3992 | 21:43 Ferrara station | 1h37 | 23:20 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9432 | 21:52 Ferrara station | 1h03 | 22:55 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9432 | 21:52 Ferrara station | 0h50 | 22:42 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9434 | 22:29 Ferrara station | 1h05 | 23:34 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9434 | 22:29 Ferrara station | 0h54 | 23:23 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 24 August | |||||
InterCityNotte 774 | 4:58 Ferrara station | 1h10 | 6:08 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
InterCityNotte 774 | 4:58 Ferrara station | 1h22 | 6:20 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 3998 | 5:53 Ferrara station | 1h27 | 7:20 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 3998 | 5:53 Ferrara station | 1h14 | 7:07 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
Autobus TTPER B5310 · Regionale 17074 | 5:56 Ferrara Via Boschetto | 2h13 | 8:09 Venice Santa Lucia | 1 change | |
Autobus TTPER B5310 · Regionale 17074 | 5:56 Ferrara Via Boschetto | 2h00 | 7:56 Venice Mestre | 1 change | |
Regionale 17074 | 6:15 Ferrara station | 1h54 | 8:09 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17074 | 6:15 Ferrara station | 1h41 | 7:56 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 3960 | 6:43 Ferrara station | 1h24 | 8:07 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 3960 | 6:43 Ferrara station | 1h37 | 8:20 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17076 | 6:54 Ferrara station | 2h15 | 9:09 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17076 | 6:54 Ferrara station | 2h02 | 8:56 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
Autobus TTPER B5312 · Regionale 3962 | 7:00 Ferrara Via Boschetto | 2h20 | 9:20 Venice Santa Lucia | 1 change | |
Autobus TTPER B5326+ FRECCIAROSSA 9400 | 7:41 Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1h53 | 9:34 Venice Santa Lucia | 1 change | |
Autobus TTPER B5326 · Regionale 3966 | 7:41 Ferrara Via Boschetto | 2h39 | 10:20 Venice Santa Lucia | 1 change | |
Autobus TTPER B5326 · Regionale 3966 | 7:41 Ferrara Via Boschetto | 2h26 | 10:07 Venice Mestre | 1 change | |
Regionale 3962 | 7:43 Ferrara station | 1h37 | 9:20 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 3962 | 7:43 Ferrara station | 1h24 | 9:07 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9400 | 8:29 Ferrara station | 0h54 | 9:23 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9400 | 8:29 Ferrara station | 1h05 | 9:34 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 3966 | 8:43 Ferrara station | 1h37 | 10:20 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 3966 | 8:43 Ferrara station | 1h24 | 10:07 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9404 | 9:29 Ferrara station | 0h54 | 10:23 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9404 | 9:29 Ferrara station | 1h05 | 10:34 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 3970 | 9:43 Ferrara station | 1h24 | 11:07 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 3970 | 9:43 Ferrara station | 1h37 | 11:20 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
8924 | 9:49 Ferrara station | 0h53 | 10:42 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
8924 | 9:49 Ferrara station | 1h06 | 10:55 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9406 | 10:29 Ferrara station | 0h54 | 11:23 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9406 | 10:29 Ferrara station | 1h05 | 11:34 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 3972 | 10:43 Ferrara station | 1h24 | 12:07 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 3972 | 10:43 Ferrara station | 1h37 | 12:20 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
Autobus TTPER B5330 · Regionale 3994 | 11:01 Ferrara Via Boschetto | 2h06 | 13:07 Venice Mestre | 1 change | |
Autobus TTPER B5330 · Regionale 3994 | 11:01 Ferrara Via Boschetto | 2h19 | 13:20 Venice Santa Lucia | 1 change | |
Regionale 3994 | 11:43 Ferrara station | 1h24 | 13:07 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 3994 | 11:43 Ferrara station | 1h37 | 13:20 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
8906 | 11:49 Ferrara station | 1h06 | 12:55 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
8906 | 11:49 Ferrara station | 0h53 | 12:42 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17080 | 11:54 Ferrara station | 2h02 | 13:56 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17080 | 11:54 Ferrara station | 2h15 | 14:09 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9414 | 12:29 Ferrara station | 1h05 | 13:34 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9414 | 12:29 Ferrara station | 0h54 | 13:23 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 3974 | 12:43 Ferrara station | 1h37 | 14:20 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 3974 | 12:43 Ferrara station | 1h24 | 14:07 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
8908 | 12:49 Ferrara station | 0h53 | 13:42 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
8908 | 12:49 Ferrara station | 1h06 | 13:55 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9416 | 13:29 Ferrara station | 0h54 | 14:23 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9416 | 13:29 Ferrara station | 1h05 | 14:34 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 3978 | 13:43 Ferrara station | 1h37 | 15:20 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 3978 | 13:43 Ferrara station | 1h24 | 15:07 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
8910 | 13:49 Ferrara station | 1h06 | 14:55 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
8910 | 13:49 Ferrara station | 0h53 | 14:42 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8418 | 14:29 Ferrara station | 0h54 | 15:23 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8418 | 14:29 Ferrara station | 1h05 | 15:34 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8816 | 14:40 Ferrara station | 1h16 | 15:56 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8816 | 14:40 Ferrara station | 1h28 | 16:08 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 3980 | 15:00 Ferrara station | 1h07 | 16:07 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 3980 | 15:00 Ferrara station | 1h20 | 16:20 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 588 | 15:15 Ferrara station | 1h01 | 16:16 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
Autobus TTPER B5314 · Regionale 3982 | 15:15 Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1h52 | 17:07 Venice Mestre | 1 change | |
Autobus TTPER B5314 · Regionale 3982 | 15:15 Ferrara Via Boschetto | 2h05 | 17:20 Venice Santa Lucia | 1 change | |
Regionale 3982 | 15:43 Ferrara station | 1h37 | 17:20 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 3982 | 15:43 Ferrara station | 1h24 | 17:07 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
8916 | 15:52 Ferrara station | 0h50 | 16:42 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
8916 | 15:52 Ferrara station | 1h03 | 16:55 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Ferrara to Venice run on average 94 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £7 by ferry.
There are 73 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:17, the last at 22:43. The fastest train covers the 88 km distance in 1h 3m.
Distance 88 km |
Average train duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 94 |
Direct trains 73 |
Fastest train 1h 3m |
First train 0:17 |
Last train 22:43 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 84 days |
Discover the best of Venice — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Venice trip today.
A major art museum in a grand canal-side palace, known for Venetian masters including Titian, Veronese, Tintoretto and Carpaccio.
This museum displays Peggy Guggenheim’s modern art collection, with works by Picasso, Pollock and Kandinsky in her former home.
A restored customs house at Punta della Dogana presenting contemporary art exhibitions in a dramatic waterside setting.
Venice’s principal square is framed by arcades, monumental buildings and landmark views, making it the city’s ceremonial and social heart.
A small island famed for colourful houses and peaceful canals, popular for photography and a slower pace beyond central Venice.
This lively district offers bars, canals, artisan corners and a more local rhythm, especially around Campo Santa Margherita and its side streets.
Creamed salt cod whipped with olive oil, traditionally served on grilled polenta. A Venetian bacari staple linked to the city’s historic trade routes.
Sardines marinated with onions, vinegar, pine nuts and raisins. This sweet-sour lagoon dish reflects Venice’s long tradition of preserving fish.
Small Venetian tapas served in bàcari, from crostini to seafood bites. They are central to local social eating and aperitivo culture.
Refined restaurant serving seasonal Venetian cuisine with a modern touch. Elegant but relaxed, with strong attention to lagoon ingredients.
Historic, lively bàcaro known for classic cicchetti and sandwiches. Expect a bustling, standing-room atmosphere near the Rialto market.
Well-known fine-dining restaurant with a creative tasting menu rooted in Venetian flavours. Intimate setting focused on seafood and local produce.
Venice is pricier than many Italian cities, with higher hotel and restaurant costs in the centre and vaporetto fares adding up for visitors.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Round up in cafés and taxis; leave 5-10% in restaurants only for notably good service.
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Venezia Santa Lucia -> Piazza San Marco, Venice
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ferrara 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 Ferrara to Venice trains use the Ferrara to Venezia Mestre station pair, with some services arriving at Venezia Santa Lucia. Use this guide to compare Ferrara and Venice train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Ferrara is 2 km from Ferrara city centre. Public transport options include:
Ferrara 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: Ristorante Ca' d'Frara, Trattoria Il Cucco
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Ferrara. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Ferrara. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ferrara: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Ferrara: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ferrara: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Touring, Hotel Carlton, Hotel Annunziata.
Ferrara Via Boschetto station is 1 km from Ferrara city centre. Public transport options include:
Ferrara Via Boschetto station has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Ferrara Via Boschetto station.
ATMs are available at Ferrara Via Boschetto station.
Available at Ferrara Via Boschetto station: Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ferrara Via Boschetto station.
Ferrara, Cona Ospedale is 6 km from Ferrara city centre. Public transport options include:
Ferrara, Cona Ospedale has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ferrara, Cona Ospedale.
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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