- 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 on 31 Aug
£47
Average ticket price on 31 Aug
£64
Fastest journey on 31 Aug
3 h 58 m
Average journey duration on 31 Aug
4 h 11 m
Trains on 31 Aug
33
Distance
269 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lugano to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lugano to Venice will cost around £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £47.
On Mon 31 Aug, we found 33 trains from Lugano to Venice, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 269 km distance in an average of 4 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 58 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 33 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.
EuroCity 173+
Regionale TRENORD 2641 · Regionale Veloce 3549
EuroCity 37+
Regionale TRENORD 2637 · Regionale 17247
EuroCity 19+
Regionale TRENORD 2631 · Regionale Veloce 3507
EuroCity 153+
Regionale TRENORD 2629 · Regionale Veloce 3505
EuroCity 15+
Regionale TRENORD 2627 · Regionale Veloce 3503
EuroCity 21+
FRECCIAROSSA 9749
EuroCity 19+
FRECCIAROSSA 9737
EuroCity 23+
FRECCIAROSSA 9757
EuroCity 31
EuroCity 31+
8983Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lugano to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £28 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 5h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, while a flight costs an average of £144.
Distance: 269 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£44 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest | £144 Average Price |
5h 16m Average total duration 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 14m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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 Lugano to Venice trains for tomorrow, Monday 31 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EuroCity 11+ 8981 | 8:30 Lugano FLP | 5h33 | 14:03 Venice Santa Lucia | 1 change | |
EuroCity 11+ 8983 | 8:30 Lugano FLP | 6h33 | 15:03 Venice Santa Lucia | 1 change | |
EuroCity 11+ 8989 | 8:30 Lugano FLP | 9h33 | 18:03 Venice Santa Lucia | 1 change | |
EuroCity 13+ 8989 | 9:30 Lugano FLP | 8h33 | 18:03 Venice Santa Lucia | 1 change | |
EuroCity 13+ 8981 | 9:30 Lugano FLP | 4h33 | 14:03 Venice Santa Lucia | 1 change | |
EuroCity 13+ 8983 | 9:30 Lugano FLP | 5h33 | 15:03 Venice Santa Lucia | 1 change | |
EuroCity 31 | 10:30 Lugano FLP | 4h12 | 14:42 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 31+ 8983 | 10:30 Lugano FLP | 4h33 | 15:03 Venice Santa Lucia | 1 change | |
EuroCity 31+ 8989 | 10:30 Lugano FLP | 7h33 | 18:03 Venice Santa Lucia | 1 change | |
EuroCity 31+ 8995 | 10:30 Lugano FLP | 10h33 | 21:03 Venice Santa Lucia | 1 change | |
EuroCity 15+ Regionale TRENORD 2627 · Regionale Veloce 3503 | 11:30 Lugano FLP | 5h20 | 16:50 Venice Santa Lucia | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 15+ 8995 | 11:30 Lugano FLP | 9h33 | 21:03 Venice Santa Lucia | 1 change | |
EuroCity 15+ 8989 | 11:30 Lugano FLP | 6h33 | 18:03 Venice Santa Lucia | 1 change | |
EuroCity 15+ 8997 | 11:30 Lugano FLP | 10h33 | 22:03 Venice Santa Lucia | 1 change | |
EuroCity 153+ Regionale Veloce 3988 | 12:30 Lugano FLP | 7h50 | 20:20 Venice Santa Lucia | 1 change | |
EuroCity 153+ Regionale TRENORD 2629 · Regionale Veloce 3505 | 12:30 Lugano FLP | 5h20 | 17:50 Venice Santa Lucia | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 19+ Regionale TRENORD 2631 · Regionale Veloce 3507 | 13:30 Lugano FLP | 5h20 | 18:50 Venice Santa Lucia | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 19+ FRECCIAROSSA 9737 | 13:30 Lugano FLP | 4h00 | 17:30 Venice Mestre | 1 change | |
EuroCity 19+ 8989 | 13:30 Lugano FLP | 4h33 | 18:03 Venice Santa Lucia | 1 change | |
EuroCity 19+ 8995 | 13:30 Lugano FLP | 7h33 | 21:03 Venice Santa Lucia | 1 change | |
EuroCity 19+ 8997 | 13:30 Lugano FLP | 8h33 | 22:03 Venice Santa Lucia | 1 change | |
EuroCity 151+ Regionale TRENORD 2633 · Regionale Veloce 3547 | 14:30 Lugano FLP | 5h20 | 19:50 Venice Santa Lucia | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 151+ 8995 | 14:30 Lugano FLP | 6h33 | 21:03 Venice Santa Lucia | 1 change | |
EuroCity 151+ 8997 | 14:30 Lugano FLP | 7h33 | 22:03 Venice Santa Lucia | 1 change | |
EuroCity 21+ FRECCIAROSSA 9749 | 15:30 Lugano FLP | 3h58 | 19:28 Venice Mestre | 1 change | |
EuroCity 21+ Regionale TRENORD 2635 · Regionale Veloce 3523 | 15:30 Lugano FLP | 5h20 | 20:50 Venice Santa Lucia | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 21+ 8995 | 15:30 Lugano FLP | 5h33 | 21:03 Venice Santa Lucia | 1 change | |
EuroCity 21+ 8997 | 15:30 Lugano FLP | 6h33 | 22:03 Venice Santa Lucia | 1 change | |
EuroCity 37+ Regionale TRENORD 2637 · Regionale 17247 | 16:30 Lugano FLP | 6h26 | 22:56 Venice Santa Lucia | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 37+ Regionale Veloce 3992 | 16:30 Lugano FLP | 6h50 | 23:20 Venice Santa Lucia | 1 change | |
EuroCity 23+ FRECCIAROSSA 9757 | 17:30 Lugano FLP | 4h12 | 21:42 Venice Santa Lucia | 1 change | |
EuroCity 23+ 8997 | 17:30 Lugano FLP | 4h33 | 22:03 Venice Santa Lucia | 1 change | |
EuroCity 173+ Regionale TRENORD 2641 · Regionale Veloce 3549 | 18:10 Lugano FLP | 5h40 | 23:50 Venice Santa Lucia | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Lugano to Venice run on average 12 times per day, taking around 4h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:17, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 269 km distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 269 km |
Average train duration 4h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 0m |
First train 0:17 |
Last train 21:30 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 21 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.
Official public transport app
Venezia Santa Lucia -> Piazza San Marco, Venice
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lugano 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 Lugano to Venice trains use the Lugano FLP to Venezia Santa Lucia station pair, with some services arriving at Venezia Mestre. Use this guide to compare Lugano and Venice train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Lugano FLP has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, 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 Grand Café Al Porto, Ristorante Trani
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Lugano FLP. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Lugano FLP. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lugano FLP: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lugano FLP: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lugano FLP: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Lugano Dante Center, Hotel Federale Lugano, Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano.
Lugano 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 Grand Café Al Porto, Ristorante La Cucina di Alice
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Lugano. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Lugano. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lugano: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lugano: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lugano: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Splendide Royal Lugano, Hotel Lugano Dante Center, Hotel Federale Lugano.
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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