Train from Verona to Venice

Verona may be the setting for Shakespeare’s greatest love story, but for real romance, there is no city in the world that can compete with Venice. An exclusively pedestrian city of picturesque canals, narrow lanes, and tiny footbridges, Venice is a destination best reached by train.

Verona and Venice are only 74.5 miles (120 km) apart by train. It takes about the same amount of time to drive this distance as it does to take the train, but keep in mind that there are no motor vehicles allowed on Venice’s islands, so you have to leave your car outside of the city. A much better option is to take the train directly into Venice and avoid the hassle of having to find and pay for parking.

Frequent Trains from Verona to Venice

There are about 72 trains each day departing from Verona Porta Nuova station and arriving in Venezia Santa Lucia station. The train trip takes about an 1 hour and 10 minutes on the high-speed train, including the Frecciabianca, Frecciarossa, and Eurocity routes.

The other option for direct trains from Verona to Venice are Regionale trains, which take about 1.5 hours with the Regional Veloce train, or about 2 hours and 15 minutes for the Regionale. Tickets on this route begin at $11 for the Regionale trains and high-speed train tickets cost between $21 and $30.

Note that routes run less frequently and may have longer travel times on weekends and holidays.

Direct Trains from Verona to Venice

Virtually all trains from Verona to Venice are direct, including both the high-speed and Regionale trains, so there are a variety of options throughout the day for this route. There are a few trains on this route that do require a change, so be sure to check carefully when you book.

Amenities on Trains from Verona to Venice

The top of the line AV train is the Frecciarossa, which offers air-conditioned cars with monitors listing travel information and news, power outlets at every seat, free WIFI, and 3g and 4g internet. There are a number of classes with color-coded cars. Executive class is brown, which includes meal service and a station lounge. Business class is blue, including a snack, drink, and choice of newspaper. Premium class is red, which also includes a snack, drink, and choice of newspaper. Finally, Standard class is orange, and has a trolley snack and drink service. There is also a café car available to all passengers.

Frecciabianca trains are the third-tier AV trains. They are very similar in terms of passenger experience to the Frecciarossa, although not as fast. Frecciabianca trains have both 1st-class and 2nd-class cars, both of which are air-conditioned and include power outlets at each seat. First-class passengers receive a free drink and newspaper, and all Frecciabianca trains offer either trolley service and/or a café car for all passengers.

Eurocity trains are the lowest tier AV trains, and are slower and less luxurious than other AV trains, but faster and more comfortable than Regionale trains. Eurocity trains have air-conditioned 1st-class and 2nd-class cars. First class cars have power outlets at each seat, free newspapers, a mini-bar, and meal service. There is also a café car available to all passengers.

There are sometimes 1st class and 2nd class cars on Regionale trains, but not always. Reservations are not required on these trains, so passengers can choose any available seat on a car in the purchased ticket class. There is no food service or café car on Regionale trains, and the air­ conditioning and power sockets are not always functional.

Verona and Venice Train Stations

Porta Nuova is Verona’s main train station on Piazzale 25 Aprile, which is also the city’s hub for local and regional buses. The train station is not located in the historic center, but there are frequent buses from the center to Piazzale 25 Aprile.

Venice has two stations. Mestre is located on the mainland, and Venezia Santa Lucia (sometimes abbreviated as S. Lucia) is on the island, making it the most convenient for arriving travelers. There is a vaporetto (water bus) stop right outside the station on the Grand Canal. Some trains stop at both Venice stations, while others stop at only Santa Lucia.