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Q: What is the distance between Paris and Venice via train?

The Paris to Venice train distance is approximately 523 miles (843 km) .

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The cheapest trains from Paris to Venice

Showing times and prices for 21 Sep

Cheapest

£161

Average

£161

The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Paris to Venice will cost around £ 161 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only £ 161.

Cheapest

06:44Paris Gare de Lyon13h06 19:50Venice Santa Lucia

3 changes

£1611One-way

Timetable Paris to Venice

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06:44Paris Gare de Lyon13h06 19:50Venice Santa Lucia

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Tue
21 Sep

£54

£20

Wed
22 Sep

£54

£14

Thu
23 Sep

£45

£59

Fri
24 Sep

£45

£137

Sat
25 Sep

£45

£140

Sun
26 Sep

£54

£98

Mon
27 Sep

£54

£57

Tue
28 Sep

£45

£20

Wed
29 Sep

£45

£14

Thu
30 Sep

£45

£14

Fri
1 Oct

£45

£37

Sat
2 Oct

£40

£51

Sun
3 Oct

£45

£56

Mon
4 Oct

£45

£41

Tue
5 Oct

£45

£14

Wed
6 Oct

£45

£14

Thu
7 Oct

£45

£14

Fri
8 Oct

£45

£23

Sat
9 Oct

£31

£20

Sun
10 Oct

£43

£60

The fastest trains from Paris to Venice

Showing times and prices for 21 Sep

Fastest Journey

13 h 6 m

Average

13 h 6 m

Trains per day

Distance

844 km

It's difficult to get from Paris to Venice without changing at least 3 times.

Fastest

06:44Paris Gare de Lyon13h06 19:50Venice Santa Lucia

3 changes

£1611One-way

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Train Information between Paris and Venice

	Distance	523 miles (843 km)
	Train frequency	1 a day
	Direct train	Yes, there is 1 direct train a day
	Train providers	Thello, Frecciarossa, Trenitalia or SNCF \| TGV

Trains from Paris to Venice cover the 523 miles (843 km) long journey with our travel partners like Thello, Frecciarossa, Trenitalia or SNCF | TGV. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day, including direct services available. Travellers depart most frequently from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive in Venezia Mestre.

Train companies

Frecciarossa and Trenitalia trains from Paris to Venice

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Trenitalia

Frecciarossa

Enjoy the train ride from Paris to Venice with Trenitalia, Italy’s main operator of train services throughout the country with an impressive fleet of trains offering different levels of comfort, amenities and speed. The company's flagship trains are the high-speed Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca that can travel at speeds up to 186 mph (300 kmh). Trenitalia also operates intercity, regional and sleeper trains. Toilets and WiFi access are standard on long-distance train routes. In many cases, Trenitalia trains also provide barrier-free access.

Trenitalia tickets between Paris and Venice are available on Omio, and you can find the best deals for them in just a few steps. Trenitalia offers three different ticket types to fit anyone’s budget, such as the Base, Economy, Super Economy and Ordinaria tickets. Trenitalia also has discount and loyalty cards for qualified travellers, which you can use on Omio. When travelling on a Trenitalia train from Paris to Venice, you can expect to travel 523 miles (843 km). Check Trenitalia’s train times and tickets for the Paris to Venice journey and buy your cheap ticket on Omio today!

Trenitalia has the following ticket policies due to COVID-19, which you should be aware of when booking and travelling by train from Paris to Venice:

Cashless payments recommended
Online booking and check-in recommended
Pre-reservation / seat allocation
Refund or voucher policy
In the case of Trenitalia cancellations, the customer will be contacted directly. If the customer does not intend to travel, they can still obtain a full refund by submitting a cancellation request (relevant special conditions might apply) by filling in a request form for an electronic credit here: https://reclami-e-suggerimenti.trenitalia.com/rimborsi/en/Anagrafica.aspx
Alternatively, the customer can request a refund for the payment method they used at the time of purchase by contacting a Trenitalia ticket office and presenting the communication received. Find the refund request form for regional trains here: https://www.trenitalia.com/content/dam/tcom/allegati/trenitalia/in_regione/Modulo_Indennit%C3%A0_Rimborsi_Coronavirus_posta_mail.pdf.
For further information and cancellation procedures go to the Trenitalia website: https://www.trenitalia.com/en/info_contacts/refund-for-journey-cancellation.html Or in Italian here: https://www.trenitalia.com/it/informazioni/rimborso-per-rinuncia-al-viaggio-febbraio-2020.html

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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.

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Trains from Paris to Venice

Travel by train to Venice easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Paris to Venice.

Is cross-border travel by train between Paris, France and Venice, Italy allowed?

Travel between Paris, France and Venice, Italy by train is: Partially open.

Can I enter Italy from France?

International entry status: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of France

Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Italy from Paris?

Conditions of entry:

Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival or 5 day mandatory self-quarantine
Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

What are the safety rules to follow in Venice, Italy?

All travellers in Italy must observe these coronavirus safety measures:

Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
Face mask: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 20/09/2021. Remember to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train from Paris to Venice as this information can change.

What are the COVID-19 restrictions for my return trip to France from Venice, Italy?

The current restriction level for your return trip by train from Venice to Paris is: Partially open

Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to France from Italy?

Reentry to France is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Italy

Do I need to quarantine on arrival in France from Venice?

What are the entry requirements?

Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
Entry is allowed only for fully vaccinated travellers
Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
Exempted International Movement Certificate for travel required

What are the safety rules to follow in Paris, France?

The government of France has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

Physical distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
Face mask: Mandatory

Last verified on 19/09/2021. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your Venice to Paris train here.

What is the distance between Paris and Venice via train?

The Paris to Venice train distance is approximately 523 miles (843 km).

What is the departure train station in Paris and arrival train station in Venice?

When departing from Paris, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare du Nord and Paris Gare de l'Est. When arriving in Venice, you can end your trip in train stations like Venezia Mestre, Venezia Santa Lucia and Venice.

Omio customers book a train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Venezia Mestre most frequently for this route.

Where is the train station in Paris? Where is the train station in Venice?

Passengers booking this journey most frequently board their trains from Paris Gare de Lyon and need to travel around 1 mile (s) / 2 km from the city centre to get to this train station.

Passengers arriving in Venice most often arrive at Venezia Mestre and need to travel around 5 mile (s) / 8 km from this train station to the city centre.

Which train providers can get me from Paris to Venice?

For the best Paris to Venice train to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with Thello, Frecciarossa, Trenitalia or SNCF | TGV. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services between Paris and Venice to compare what amenities they may offer.

How many train services per day are there between Paris and Venice?

The average number of trains departing Paris for Venice is 1 a day. The train schedules and services may vary between weekdays and weekends.

Stations

Important Stations and Airports for this Journey

Paris

Venice

Gare Saint-Lazare

Amenities

Paris Gare Montparnasse

Amenities

Paris Gare d'Austerlitz

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Paris Gare de Lyon

Amenities

Refreshments

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the train station and what is the best way to get there?

This station is not located in the city centre but it can be reached by public transport. Metro lines 1, 14 Bus lines 29, 57, 61, 91, 20, 24, 63, 65, 87 Suburban train lines RER A, D

Paris Gare de l'Est

Amenities

Paris Gare du Nord

Amenities

Refreshments

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the train station and what is the best way to get there?

This station is within walking distance of the city centre and is connected to other parts of the city by public transport. Metro lines 4, 5 Suburban train lines RER B, D

How long does it take to get from the train station to the city centre?

This station is a 5-10 minute walk from the city centre.