Train from Venice to Verona

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Travel from one of the most romantic cities in Italy to the setting for the tragic story of Romeo and Juliet. Find out about taking the train from Venice to Verona.

Venice is a must-see destination in Italy, but make sure not to overlook Verona on your travels! Verona was the city Shakespeare chose as the setting for “Romeo and Juliet,” and you can visit this destination easily by train.

Venice and Verona are only 71.5 miles (115 km) apart by train. Both driving and taking the train will take about the same amount of time, but the train allows you to have a simple and relaxing journey.

Frequent Trains from Venice to Verona

There are at least 55 trains each day from Venezia Santa Lucia station bound for Verona Porta Nuova station. The trains connecting Venice with Verona  can take as little as 1 hour and 10 minutes.

The other option for direct trains from Venice to Verona are Regionale trains which make the journey in just under 1.5 hours. Tickets on this route begin at $11 for the Regionale trains, and can cost between $18-23 for the high-speed trains.

Note that weekends and holidays typically mean less frequent service and sometimes longer travel times.

Direct Trains from Venice to Verona

There are many options for direct trains from Venice to Verona, both with the high-speed and the local train so travelers should have no trouble finding a direct train departing for Verona at a time that suits their schedule. There are also trains on this route that require a train change along the way, so pay careful attention when you’re booking.

Amenities on Trains from Venice to Verona

Frecciabianca trains are the third-tier AV trains. They are very similar to Frecciarossa trains in terms of passenger experience, they are just not as fast. On the Frecciabianca trains, there are both 1st-class and 2nd-class cars. Passengers in 1st-class cars get a free drink and a newspaper. Frecciabianca trains sometimes have a cafe car which all passengers can use, and power outlets are in both class cars at each seat.

Venice and Verona Train Stations

Venice has two stations, Mestre and Santa Lucia. Mestre station is on the mainland, while Santa Lucia (sometimes shortened to S. Lucia) is on the island. If you are going to Santa Lucia, pay attention so that you don't get off too early at Mestre accidentally. Some trains stop at both Venice stations, while others stop at only Santa Lucia. Once at Santa Lucia, there's a vaporetto stop right outside the station on the Grand Canal.

Porta Nuova is Verona’s primary train station. It opens onto Piazzale 25 Aprile, which is also Verona’s main hub for city and regional buses. The train station isn’t right within the historic center, but there are frequent buses from the piazza into the center.

Journey Information

See below for details on traveling from Venice to Verona by train.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Train Travel in Italy

From seat assignments and luggage space, to the different types of tickets, here are some of the most frequently asked questions about train travel in Italy.

Arrival and Departure Train Destinations

Read on for information about Venice to Verona train stations.

Venice Santa Lucia Guide

Venice Santa Lucia  Guide

This beautiful 1940s-50s train station boasts 16 platforms and sits across the lagoon, right on the Grand Canal.

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Verona Train Station

Verona Train Station

The primary train station in the Veneto city of Verona is Verona Porta Nuova, opened in 1852. The station was rebuilt twice, the second time because it was destroyed in World War II, and the current building dates from the late 1940s.

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Things To Do in Verona

Book tours and activities from nearby Venice

Best of Venice: Walking tour with Gondola ride, St. Mark's Basilica and Doge’s Palace

Best of Venice: Walking tour with Gondola ride, St. Mark's Basilica and Doge’s Palace

Experience the best of Venice in just one day with a local insider, including a walking tour of the heart of the historic center, a Gondola ride, entry to St. Mark’s Basilica AND the magnificent Doge’s Palace!

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Murano and Burano Islands Boat Tour

Murano and Burano Islands Boat Tour

No trip to Venice is complete without visiting Murano & Burano! Discover the traditional glass factory and the colorful houses with their unique history and personality during a full day boat tour with a local guide!

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Hotels in Verona

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Ca’ Sagredo Hotel

Ca’ Sagredo Hotel

Live like royalty when you stay at the elegant and refined Ca’ Sagredo hotel; every part of the hotel evokes opulence. Don't miss the splendid terrace overlooking the Grand Canal and the Rialto markets.

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Corte di Gabriela Hotel

Corte di Gabriela Hotel

Tucked away off of a small street close to Campo Sant’Angelo, this boutique hotel is conveniently situated for easy access to the Rialto, Piazza San Marco and La Fenice Opera House.

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Types of Trains in Italy

From Trenitalia's high-speed Frecciarossa trains to old-world scenic rail cars, learn about the different kinds of trains in Italy.

More Popular Train Routes in Italy

If Verona is not your final destination, see below for ideas and information on other popular train routes in Italy.

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