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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.
Cheapest price
£94
Average price
£94
Fastest journey
14 h 35 m
Average duration
17 h 37 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
844 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Venice will cost around £94 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £94.
To travel from Paris to Venice you need to make at least one change.




Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Paris to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, and a flight costs an average of £29.
Distance: 844 km
| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£127 Average Price | £173 Average Price | £87 Average Price Cheapest |
9h 18m Average total duration 8h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 50m Average total duration 12h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 2.5 - 5.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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The table below shows live departures for Paris to Venice trains for today, Sunday 16 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9281+ 8989 | 7:30 Paris Gare de Lyon | 12h33 | 20:03 Venice Santa Lucia | 1 change | |
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Trains from Paris to Venice run on average 1 times per day, taking around 8h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £67 but you can travel from only £29 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:17, the last at 22:17. The fastest train covers the 844 km distance in 9h 42m.
Distance 844 km |
Average train duration 8h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £67 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 9h 42m |
First train 0:17 |
Last train 22:17 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
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.
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Venezia Santa Lucia -> Piazza San Marco, Venice
Direct trains from Paris to Venice are operated by Trenitalia and Transdev, using the Thello night service, which departs at just before 8:00 p.m. and arrives in Venice the following morning, after a journey of approximately 14 hours. The train has couchette and sleeper carriages, with departures seven days a week.
Trains from Paris to Venice depart from Paris Gare de Lyon Station, which is located on the North bank of the River Seine in the heart of Paris. The station is on lines 1, 5 and 14 of the Metro. The public transport network in Paris is extensive and efficient, as well as being very tourist-friendly, and is made up of 14 Metro lines and numerous bus routes, including many night bus services, known as Noctiliens. Taxi ranks are located outside Paris Gare de Lyon.
Venice is a town built on reclaimed lagoons, where the locals live their lives by the waterside and use canals as a transport network. These canals, as well as narrow, cobbled streets linked by footbridges, span out from St Mark's Square. This large square attracts both locals and visitors to its bars, coffee houses and restaurants, and is the home of the beautiful St Mark's Basilica. The most traditional way to explore Venice is from a gondola, while water ferries take visitors to the beaches of the Lido or the glass workshops and showrooms of Murano Island. Trains from Paris to Venice arrive at Venezia Santa Lucia Station. This is located just to the West of Venice and linked to the city's traffic-free centre, Venezia Mestre Station and the airport by water buses and water taxis.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris 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 Paris to Venice trains use the Paris Gare de Lyon to Venezia Santa Lucia station pair, with some services arriving at Venezia Porto Marghera. Use this guide to compare Paris and Venice train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Paris Gare de Lyon is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare de Lyon 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: Le Train Bleu, La Fabrique Cookies, The Grand Comptoir, Café Pierre Hermé, Paul, Starbucks, Golden Brioche, Mezzo di Pasta, McDonald's, The Prem1er Café, & many more
Free unlimited WiFi. ATMs are in various points at the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30. Information desks are located in Hall 1.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 22:00. They are located on the first level in Hall 3 on the Rue de Bercy side of the station.
Available at Paris Gare de Lyon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare de Lyon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare de Lyon: Full accessibility services for all types of disabilities throughout the station, including digital and electronic orientation systems.
Nearby hotels include Hôtel Parisianer, Hôtel Locomo, Hôtel Marceau Bastille.
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 Porto Marghera is 6 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia Porto Marghera has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Venezia Porto Marghera.
Ticket office support is available at Venezia Porto Marghera. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Venezia Porto Marghera: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Porto Marghera: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Porto Marghera: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Venezia Marghera, Hotel Lugano Torretta, Hotel Mondial.
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.
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