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Gallerie dell'Accademia
A major art museum in a grand canal-side palace, known for Venetian masters including Titian, Veronese, Tintoretto and Carpaccio.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £122 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 28h 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £122, while a train costs an average of £413.
Distance: 1413 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£413 Average Price | £122 Average Price Cheapest | £76 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
28h 42m Average total duration Fastest 28h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 39h 42m Average total duration 39h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Venice:
A coach is £291 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Venice costing on average £413.
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Coach takes on average 39h 12m.
Tickets start at around £413 compared to roughly £76 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-337.19. The journey takes 28h 12m versus 19h 30m 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.
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Trains from Liverpool to Venice run on average 1 times per day, taking around 28h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £413 but you can travel from only £90 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:40, the last at 17:43. The fastest train covers the 1413 km distance in 27h 20m.
Distance 1413 km |
Average train duration 28h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £413 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 27h 20m |
First train 7:40 |
Last train 17:43 |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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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
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