The cheapest and fastest trains from Paris to Venice
Cheapest price
£100
Average price
£114
Fastest journey
9 h 43 m
Average duration
11 h 34 m
Trains per day
8
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 £114 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £100.
To travel from Paris to Venice you need to make at least one change.
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9281+
8997
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9281+
8995
9243+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9743
9243+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9281 · FRECCIAROSSA 9735
9243+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9759
9247+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9649 · FRECCIAROSSA 9749
9243+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9281 · FRECCIAROSSA 9735
9243+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9743
9247+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9759
9247+
FRECCIAROSSA 9567 · FRECCIAROSSA 9763Travel Information
Compare coach, flight and train for Paris to Venice
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 £51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 36m. 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 £51, and a flight costs an average of £28.
Distance: 844 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£139 Average Price | £197 Average Price | £93 Average Price Cheapest |
11h 27m Average total duration 10h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 12m Average total duration 17h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 2.5 - 5.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Live departures
Paris to Venice train times
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Venice trains for today, Tuesday 18 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9243+ FRECCIAROSSA 9759 | On time 05:45 Paris Gare de Lyon | 15h27 | 21:12 Venice Santa Lucia | 1 change | |
9243+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9743 | On time 05:45 Paris Gare de Lyon | 11h57 | 17:42 Venice Santa Lucia | 1 change | |
9243+ FRECCIAROSSA 9753 | On time 05:45 Paris Gare de Lyon | 13h57 | 19:42 Venice Santa Lucia | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9281+ 8997 | On time 06:29 Paris Gare de Lyon | 14h34 | 21:03 Venice Santa Lucia | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9281+ 8995 | 06:29 Paris Gare de Lyon | 13h34 | 20:03 Venice Santa Lucia | 1 change | |
9247+ FRECCIAROSSA 9753 | On time 08:45 Paris Gare de Lyon | 10h57 | 19:42 Venice Santa Lucia | 1 change | |
9247+ FRECCIAROSSA 9759 | On time 08:45 Paris Gare de Lyon | 12h27 | 21:12 Venice Santa Lucia | 1 change | |
9247+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9649 · FRECCIAROSSA 9749 | On time 08:45 Paris Gare de Lyon | 9h43 | 18:28 Venice Mestre | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Paris to Venice
Trains from Paris to Venice run on average 1 times per day, taking around 10h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £76 but you can travel from only £28 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:21, the last at 22:17. The fastest train covers the 844 km distance in 9h 42m.
Distance 844 km |
Average train duration 10h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £76 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 9h 42m |
First train 00:21 |
Last train 22:17 |
Train companies: Trenitalia, SNCF | TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI, Regionale from Paris to Venice trainsTrenitalia, SNCF | TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI, Regionale trains will get you between Paris and Venice from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Trenitalia
SNCF | TGV Lyria
TGV INOUI
Regionale
Venice’s new Access Fee
If you’re traveling to Venice by between April 25 and July 14, you might need to pay an additional €5 Access Fee. Find out more about traveling to Venice.
Trains from Paris to Venice: Journey Details
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.
Taking the Train from Paris
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.
Getting into Venice by Train
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.
FAQs: Paris to Venice train
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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Paris and Venice
- Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30
- Free unlimited WiFi.
- 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.
- 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
- Full accessibility services for all types of disabilities throughout the station, including digital and electronic orientation systems.
- Hôtel Parisianer
- Hôtel Locomo
- Hôtel Marceau Bastille
- Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30
- Located in Hall 1.
- Metro lines: 1, 14
- Bus lines: 24, 57, 61, 63, 72, 77, 91
- Train lines: TGV, RER A, RER D, Transilien R
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor.
- McDonald’s
- Chock Full O'Nuts
- Puro Gusto
- Juice Bar
- Rossosapore
- Full accessibility facilities, including toilets, ramps, wheelchairs, elevators and a mobility assistance center.
- Best Western Hotel Tritone
- The Plaza Hotel
- Hotel Villa Constanza
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30
- Located in the main concourse.
- Bus lines: 2, 3, 10, 15, 18, 25a, 31, 31H, 32, 32H, 33H, 34H, 43, 53, 86, N1, 8AE
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, EC, RJ, IC, EN, ICN, R, Italo
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free WiFi available throughout station.
- Luggage lockers are located on Platform 1.
- GROM Ice Cream
- Venchi Cioccolato
- Bistrot
- Tentazione Café
- L’Artenl Gelato
- Wheelchair access, step-free access to platforms.
- Venice Times Hotel
- Hotel Antiche Figure
- Hotel Abbazia
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Located in the main passenger area.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 3, N
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, RER, EC, EN, RJ, VSOE
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Viale della Stazione.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Mercure Venezia Marghera
- Hotel Lugano Torretta
- Hotel Mondial
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for trains to Venice and Mestre
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line T1
- Train: Regional trains to Venice and Mestre
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