Rome to Venice train

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Trains from Rome to Venice

Travelling between Rome and Venice is popular among locals and visitors alike, with a wide range of train services operating every day. These trips start early in the morning, around 05:35 a.m. each morning and operate several times an hour until the final late night train leaves in the evening. All trains are operated by one of two train companies, Italo and Trenitalia, offering a range of high_speed trains, regional trains, and night trains. You'll also have a choice of two departure stations and arrival stations within both cities. The majority of trains travel directly from Rome Termini to Venice Santa Lucia without a changeover en route, in a time of around 4h.

Rome to Venice Train Time: Daily Departures

Taking a train from Rome to Venice is a popular way to travel the route and comes with numerous train services operating daily. these trips start around 05:35 a.m. every moring and operate several times an hour until the last train leaves Rome Termini around 10:35 p.m. There are more than 40 trains operating each day between these times. The less frequent train operator is Italo, which provides around eight high_speed trains a day, while Trenitalia provides over 30 trains that range from high_speed to Intercity to Regionale to night trains all running various routes between the two cities. The average time for a direct train is around 4h.

How long is the journey by train from Rome to Venice?

Your travel time when travelling by train between these destinations depends mostly on the type of train you take and the route it's operating. The majority of the high_speed trains by either Trenitalia or Italo travel between Rome Termini and Venice Santa Lucia in an average time of 4h or so. If you're taking a regional train with changeovers en route, your travel time could be anywhere from 7h to 10h 30min depending on the changeovers. If you're travelling on one of the two night trains in the evening, expect your travel time to be between 7h and 7h 45min.

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What is/are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Rome to Venice?

Departure train station: When travelling by train from Rome to Venice, you'll have the choice of two departure stations. The least popular among the two is Rome Tiburtina, located northeast of the city centre and further away from Downtown Rome and access to public transport. The more frequently used station is the primary station in the city, Rome Termini. Termini is well connected to the city centre by trains, buses, and taxis and offers passengers a range of services and amenities designed to make your trip comfortable. These include various eateries, restaurants, a minimarket close by, luggage facilities, ATMs, ticketing offices, free WiFi, and accessible and standard toilets.

Arrival train station: When taking a train from Rome to Venice, your arrival station will be one of two stations serving the city. The more commonly used station is Venice Santa Lucia, which is the primary train station operating in Venice, while the less commonly used one is Mestre. Venice Mestre is located on the mainland and isn't actually inside Venice. Venice Santa Lucia is a top_class station with all of the amenities and services you may need. You'll be a quick walk away from places like Ri

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Which train companies travel from Rome to Venice

You'll have the choice of two train operators when travelling between Rome and Venice via train. The first, and most common of the two companies is Trenitalia, which is the main train operator in Italy owned by the government. The second is Italo, another primary train operator in the country. Italo offers around eight trips per day while Trenitalia operates more than 30 regularly. Italo provides a single train service while Trenitalia operates numerous types of trains along this route including two night trains at the end of the evenings. Italo offers high_speed trains with no changeovers, while Trenitalia offers everything from high_speed to night trains.

Italo trains from Rome to Venice

Italo is a primary train provider in Italy and operates frequent trains between Rome and Venice. On a regular day, you'll find around eight trains by Italo operating this route. These trains are all high_speed trains travelling between Rome Termini and Venice Santa Lucia in an average time of 4h.

Trenitalia trains from Rome to Venice

Trenitalia is the primary operator in the country and provides the most frequent trains operating these routes. You'll find trains departing from Termini and Tiburtina and heading to either Mestre or Santa Lucia. There are night trains that make the trip in under 4h, regional trains that take close to 7h, night trains that'll take close to eight, and intercity trains with changeovers that take close to 10h.

Train Rome to Venice: Services on Board

When it comes to types of train tickets when travelling these routes. Trenitalia gives you the option of first or second_class tickets. First_class tickets give you better, more comfortable seats, extra legroom, a folding table at the seat, food and beverages, WiFi, and charging stations. You'll be able to take a bicycle on board if it's foldable and fits in the luggage compartment. If you want to bring a non_foldable bike, you'll have to call a couple of days ahead and book a space. When ravelling with pets, bear in mind that you can't bring more than two small pets and you must keep them in a pet carrier the whole trip. If you requre assistance with a disability, contact the train company a day or two in advance to arrange the assistance you need.

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Night trains Rome

Thankfully, you'll find several night trains available when taking this route. Trains that leave at 09:20 p.m. and 09:40 p.m. each evening start with a normal high_speed intercity train before changing over to an InterCityNotte train provided by Trenitalia. The last train of the evening at 10:35 p.m. is operated by Trenitalia and runs directly from Rome Termini to Santa Lucia. These trains all offer a more comfortable trip than the other options throughout the day, though they are a little slower.

Traveling by train : Sustainable journey

Unless you're planning on taking a bike or walking between these destinations, the most eco_friendly way to travel is to board a train. Trains account for only 3% of global transport emissions and tend to emit less than 70% of the carbon that planes or cars do. Trains also offer a more efficient use of space and less noise pollution.

How to find cheap train tickets from Rome to Venice?

Chekc out the Omio Magazine to pick up useful tips on efficient train travel. Using the Omio platform is a good way to get information pulled from a variety of online sources and be able to filter according to the best price. Save money by travelling during the week rather than over the weekend and search with flexible dates to take advantage of certain deals on specific days. Lastly, these tickets go on sale months in advance. The sooner you book, the cheaper the tickets.

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To Venice by train—travel tips

Venice is located in northern Italy and currently serves as the capital of the Veneto region. It is one of the most popular destinations for many travellers and Italian locals. You'll find no roads in Venice, only canals that are teeming with Renaissance and Gothic palaces lining the canals. Whenever you choose to visit, you'll always have a range of activities worth getting involved in, as well as sights to see, places to go, and food to enjoy. Try some of these things out during your next visit.

• Explore the beautiful history and architecture that comes with the St. Mark's Basilica
• While you're looking at the basilica, you might as well wander through the square
• Have a walk along one of the most iconic and famous bridges, Pote di Ri
  

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• Hop on a gondola and head down the Canale Grande
• Visit the Gallerie dell'Accademia and explore the many exhibits and works on display
• Peak under the Bridge of Sighs while making your way through the canals.
• Seeing the Grand Canal from a Vaporetto is one of the best ways to see it
• head out to San Giorgio Maggiore and spend your time exploring one of the smaller islands