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Venice Mestre to Venice Santa Lucia train tickets and times

Discover the best way to travel from Venice Mestre to Venice Santa Lucia. Compare ticket prices, travel times, and route distances while easily accessing key information like specific stations and daily train schedules to perfectly plan your journey.

Price
From €1.50
Departure station
Arrival station
Distance
5 miles (8km)
Journey time
10m
First train
10:06
Last train
23:48
Frequency
136
Train operators

Venice Mestre to Venice Santa Lucia train ticket prices

Travel from Venice Mestre to Venice Santa Lucia with train fares beginning at just €1.50. Use our convenient price table to track down the cheapest tickets, whether you are booking last-minute or well in advance.

For the fastest travel and best early-bird discounts, book ahead with high-speed Italo or Frecciarossa services. Alternatively, enjoy a more scenic and budget-friendly ride by taking Trenitalia's Regional or Intercity trains.

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Venice Mestre to Venice Santa Lucia train times

Find complete train schedules from Venice Mestre to Venice Santa Lucia, highlighting the fastest travel time of 10m. With 136 daily departures, the first train departs at 10:06 and the last at 23:48. Get real-time updates on Trenitalia and Italo train times, prices, delays, and cancellations to ensure a seamless journey.

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10:40

Venice Mestre
10m, Direct

10:50

Venice Santa Lucia
TRENITALIA3485
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10:45

Venice Mestre
11m, Direct

10:56

Venice Santa Lucia
TRENITALIA17257
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10:52

Venice Mestre
11m, Direct

11:03

Venice Santa Lucia
TRENITALIA16321
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10:54

Venice Mestre
9m, Direct

11:03

Venice Santa Lucia
Italo8975
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11:02

Venice Mestre
10m, Direct

11:12

Venice Santa Lucia
TRENITALIA9710
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Planning your journey: Venice Mestre to Venice Santa Lucia

By Joshua Pearson | Updated August 12, 2026

Departure station: Venice Mestre

Venice Mestre is the main railway station on the mainland and the starting point for many journeys into Venice. It’s a key hub for trains travelling across northern Italy, and if you're arriving from cities, such as Milan, Verona or Bologna, there's a good chance you'll pass through Venice Mestre before continuing to Venice.

The station itself is modern, clean and easy to navigate, with departure boards, cafés, shops and waiting areas. If you have time before your train, you can also make use of the Deposito Bagagli - also known as the left-luggage office - or grab a quick espresso before boarding. As the journey to Venice Santa Lucia is so short, you don’t need to worry about arriving early. Turning up 10 to 15 minutes before departure is usually enough time to get yourself organised.

Arrival station: Arriving at Venice Santa Lucia

Venice Santa Lucia is Venice's main railway station, and it’s the only station located on the island. As soon as you leave the station, you'll step out onto the Grand Canal, and you’ll find vaporetto stops and water taxis directly outside. If you're staying in neighbourhoods such as San Marco, Cannaregio, Dorsoduro or San Polo, Santa Lucia is the ideal arrival point.

A lot of hotels can be reached on foot from Venice Santa Lucia. But, as Venice's streets include plenty of bridges and steps, it’s a good idea to allow extra time if you're travelling with large suitcases. From the station, you can catch a vaporetto, take a private water taxi, or walk to many of Venice's most popular attractions.

Travelling with Trenitalia: Venice Mestre to Santa Lucia

Using Trenitalia RV services in Venice

The Venice Mestre to Venice Santa Lucia train is a short journey taking between 10 and 13 minutes, depending on the service you choose. There are frequent departures throughout the day, with departures every few minutes. The service is often direct, though some Venice Mestre to Venice Santa Lucia trains do stop at Venice Porto Marghera along the way.

What to expect from a Trenitalia Regional service

The journey from Venice Mestre to Venice Santa Lucia takes around 10 minutes, with some services taking a few minutes longer. There are frequent departures throughout the day, and tickets are affordable, making the journey a popular one with budget-friendly travellers. On board Trenitalia RV services, you can expect comfortable seating, luggage space and air conditioning on most services.

Is luggage allowed on the Venice Mestre to Santa Lucia trains?

Yes, luggage is allowed on regional services. Trenitalia is relatively relaxed about luggage on the Venice Mestre to Venice Santa Lucia route, though storage is first come, first served. If you’re travelling with multiple bags, you might find yourself battling it out with other passengers to find somewhere to store them.

Venice Mestre to Venice Santa Lucia travel tips

Though this is one of Italy's shorter train journeys, that doesn’t mean there aren’t a few things you can do to make arriving at Venice Santa Lucia even easier.

  • Through tickets can save time: If you're travelling from another Italian city, it's a good idea to book your full journey to Venice Santa Lucia in one go, rather than ending at Venice Mestre and booking a separate journey for the final leg.
  • Grab a window seat: The crossing over the Venetian Lagoon is well worth seeing, so grab a window seat to ensure you don’t miss out.
  • Get your luggage ready: The Venice Mestre to Venice Santa Lucia train is only around 10 minutes, so there’s no need to get too comfortable. Gather your belongings a few minutes before arrival, so you can quickly get off the train and carry on your adventure.
  • Check live departures: Trains between Mestre and Santa Lucia run frequently, but platforms can change during busy periods. When you book with TrainPal, you can view live departure information and keep your ticket safe, making it easy to manage the quick connection.

TrainPal makes it simple to compare Venice Mestre to Venice Santa Lucia train tickets, whether you're booking a standalone journey or the final leg of a longer trip.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.

Venice Mestre to Venice Santa Lucia train classes

When traveling on Italian high-speed rail, such as Italo and Frecciarossa, you can select from multiple cabin classes ranging from basic Standard to premium Executive.

Other services, like the mid-tier Frecciargento, Frecciabianca, and traditional Intercity trains, typically feature a two-class system. If you take a local Regionale train, seating is limited to a single, standard class.

Evaluate these travel categories to book the best option for your upcoming journey from Venice Mestre to Venice Santa Lucia.

Frecciarossa
Italo
Frecciargento, Frecciabianca
Intercity
Standard

Standard

4 seats in a row
4 seats in a row
Leather chairs
Leather chairs
Luggage area
Luggage area
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Power socket
Power socket
Air conditioning
Air conditioning
Toilet
Toilet
FrecciaBistrò (Bar coach)
FrecciaBistrò (Bar coach)
FRECCIAPlay (onboard entertainment portal)
FRECCIAPlay (onboard entertainment portal)
Free for 1 foldable bike
Free for 1 foldable bike
Small pets travel for free, larger pets require a ticket
Small pets travel for free, larger pets require a ticket
Premium

Premium

4 seats in a row
4 seats in a row
Reclinable leather armchairs
Reclinable leather armchairs
Free welcome snacks and water
Free welcome snacks and water
Spacious luggage area
Spacious luggage area
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Power socket
Power socket
Air conditioning
Air conditioning
Toilet
Toilet
FrecciaBistrò (Bar coach)
FrecciaBistrò (Bar coach)
FRECCIAPlay (onboard entertainment portal)
FRECCIAPlay (onboard entertainment portal)
Free for 1 foldable bike
Free for 1 foldable bike
Small pets travel for free, larger pets require a ticket
Small pets travel for free, larger pets require a ticket
Business

Business

3 seats in a row
3 seats in a row
Reclinable and more spacious leather armchairs
Reclinable and more spacious leather armchairs
Silent coach/meeting area option
Silent coach/meeting area option
Free welcome food box with beverages
Free welcome food box with beverages
Spacious luggage area
Spacious luggage area
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Power socket
Power socket
Air conditioning
Air conditioning
Toilet
Toilet
FrecciaBistrò (Bar coach)
FrecciaBistrò (Bar coach)
FRECCIAPlay (onboard entertainment portal)
FRECCIAPlay (onboard entertainment portal)
Free for 1 foldable bike
Free for 1 foldable bike
Small pets travel for free, larger pets require a ticket
Small pets travel for free, larger pets require a ticket
Executive

Executive

2 armchairs per row
2 armchairs per row
Reclinable and spacious armchairs with footrests
Reclinable and spacious armchairs with footrests
Meeting area
Meeting area
A la carte menu
A la carte menu
Access to FrecciaLounge and FrecciaClub
Access to FrecciaLounge and FrecciaClub
Spacious luggage area
Spacious luggage area
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Power socket
Power socket
Air conditioning
Air conditioning
Toilet
Toilet
FRECCIAPlay (onboard entertainment portal)
FRECCIAPlay (onboard entertainment portal)
Free for 1 foldable bike
Free for 1 foldable bike
Small pets travel for free, larger pets require a ticket
Small pets travel for free, larger pets require a ticket
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Smart

Smart

Reclinable leather seats
Reclinable leather seats
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Individual power socket
Individual power socket
Air conditioning
Air conditioning
Luggage area (max. 75 x 53 x 30 cm)
Luggage area (max. 75 x 53 x 30 cm)
Toilet
Toilet
Vending machines
Vending machines
Italolive (onboard entertainment portal)
Italolive (onboard entertainment portal)
Free transport for prams and foldable bikes
Free transport for prams and foldable bikes
Small pets travel for free, larger pets require a ticket
Small pets travel for free, larger pets require a ticket
Prima Business

Prima Business

Reclinable Frau leather armchairs
Reclinable Frau leather armchairs
Free welcome snacks and beverages
Free welcome snacks and beverages
Fast track (skip the lines and save time at the station)
Fast track (skip the lines and save time at the station)
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Individual power socket
Individual power socket
Air conditioning
Air conditioning
Spacious luggage area
Spacious luggage area
Toilet
Toilet
Vending machines
Vending machines
Italolive (onboard entertainment portal)
Italolive (onboard entertainment portal)
Free transport for prams and foldable bikes
Free transport for prams and foldable bikes
Small pets travel for free, larger pets require a ticket
Small pets travel for free, larger pets require a ticket
Club Executive

Club Executive

Spacious and comfortable armchairs, Salotto Cabin
Spacious and comfortable armchairs, Salotto Cabin
9-inch personal screens
9-inch personal screens
At-seat catering service
At-seat catering service
Access to Italo Club Lounges
Access to Italo Club Lounges
Fast track (skip the lines and save time at the station)
Fast track (skip the lines and save time at the station)
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Individual power socket
Individual power socket
Air conditioning
Air conditioning
Spacious luggage area
Spacious luggage area
Toilet
Toilet
Free transport for prams and foldable bikes
Free transport for prams and foldable bikes
Small pets travel for free, larger pets require a ticket
Small pets travel for free, larger pets require a ticket
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Frecciargento 2ª Classe

Frecciargento 2ª Classe

Comfortable seats
Comfortable seats
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Power socket
Power socket
Air conditioning
Air conditioning
Luggage area
Luggage area
Toilet
Toilet
FrecciaBistrò (Bar coach)
FrecciaBistrò (Bar coach)
FRECCIAPlay (onboard entertainment portal)
FRECCIAPlay (onboard entertainment portal)
Free for 1 foldable bike
Free for 1 foldable bike
Small pets travel for free, larger pets require a ticket
Small pets travel for free, larger pets require a ticket
Frecciargento 1ª Classe

Frecciargento 1ª Classe

Reclinable armchairs
Reclinable armchairs
Free welcome food box with beverages
Free welcome food box with beverages
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Power socket
Power socket
Air conditioning
Air conditioning
Spacious luggage area
Spacious luggage area
Toilet
Toilet
FrecciaBistrò (Bar coach)
FrecciaBistrò (Bar coach)
FRECCIAPlay (onboard entertainment portal)
FRECCIAPlay (onboard entertainment portal)
Free for 1 foldable bike
Free for 1 foldable bike
Small pets travel for free, larger pets require a ticket
Small pets travel for free, larger pets require a ticket
Frecciabianca 2ª Classe

Frecciabianca 2ª Classe

Comfortable seats
Comfortable seats
Power socket
Power socket
Air conditioning
Air conditioning
Luggage area
Luggage area
Toilet
Toilet
FrecciaBistrò (Bar coach)
FrecciaBistrò (Bar coach)
Free for 1 foldable bike
Free for 1 foldable bike
Small pets travel for free, larger pets require a ticket
Small pets travel for free, larger pets require a ticket
Frecciabianca 1ª Classe

Frecciabianca 1ª Classe

Spacious armchairs
Spacious armchairs
Power socket
Power socket
Air conditioning
Air conditioning
Spacious luggage area
Spacious luggage area
Toilet
Toilet
FrecciaBistrò (Bar coach)
FrecciaBistrò (Bar coach)
Free for 1 foldable bike
Free for 1 foldable bike
Small pets travel for free, larger pets require a ticket
Small pets travel for free, larger pets require a ticket
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2ª Classe - Easy

2ª Classe - Easy

Seats with tables
Seats with tables
Power socket
Power socket
Air conditioning
Air conditioning
Luggage area
Luggage area
Toilet
Toilet
Refreshment area
Refreshment area
Vending machines
Vending machines
Free transport for disassembled/foldable bikes, paid transport for assembled bikes
Free transport for disassembled/foldable bikes, paid transport for assembled bikes
Small pets travel for free, larger pets require a ticket
Small pets travel for free, larger pets require a ticket
1ª Classe - Plus

1ª Classe - Plus

Spacious seats with tables
Spacious seats with tables
Power socket
Power socket
Air conditioning
Air conditioning
Spacious luggage area
Spacious luggage area
Toilet
Toilet
Refreshment area
Refreshment area
Vending machines
Vending machines
Free transport for foldable bikes, paid transport for assembled bikes
Free transport for foldable bikes, paid transport for assembled bikes
Small pets travel for free, larger pets require a ticket
Small pets travel for free, larger pets require a ticket
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    Venice Mestre to Venice Santa Lucia train travel guide

    Travelling by train from Venice Mestre to Venice Santa Lucia offers both efficiency and scenic views. With frequent departures, high-speed options such as Frecciarossa, Italo, and more Trenitalia trains provide a fast and convenient journey, reaching your destination in just 10m.

    • How do I book a train from Venice Mestre to Venice Santa Lucia?

      For booking a train from Venice Mestre to Venice Santa Lucia, visit TrainPal's website. Compare and purchase budget-friendly train tickets for Trenitalia and Italo all in one spot. Simply input your departure and arrival stations, and TrainPal will provide a range of choices. Booking is quick and straightforward with TrainPal!
    • How do I find the best deals on train tickets from Venice Mestre to Venice Santa Lucia?

      Explore TrainPal for the best deals from Venice Mestre to Venice Santa Lucia. TrainPal offers discounts on high-speed trains like Trenitalia Frecciarossa and Italo, and book in advance for cheaper tickets. Additionally, consider Trenitalia regional trains and Italo Day Return Tickets, and stay updated on other special promotions from TrainPal to maximise your savings.

    • How long is the train ride from Venice Mestre to Venice Santa Lucia?

      The average travel time from Venice Mestre to Venice Santa Lucia is 11m, with the fastest journey taking 10m. For the most accurate train durations and live train schedules, explore the Train Journey Planner Italy.
    • How frequent are trains from Venice Mestre to Venice Santa Lucia?

      Trains from Venice Mestre to Venice Santa Lucia run often, with 136 departures each day. Take advantage of the convenient and regular services available throughout the day, offering flexible travel choices. For the latest train schedules and up-to-date information, head over to TrainPal.

    • What is the cost of a train ticket from Venice Mestre to Venice Santa Lucia?

      Train tickets from Venice Mestre to Venice Santa Lucia start as low as €1.50. Typically, prices hover around €1.61. Since prices can vary, be sure to check TrainPal for real-time rates and the best offers.

    • Is there a direct train from Venice Mestre to Venice Santa Lucia?

      Yes, direct trains are available from Venice Mestre to Venice Santa Lucia. TrainPal provides detailed information on stops, schedules, and departure and arrival stations for Italo and Trenitalia high-speed trains, including Frecciarossa. Explore the various service classes offered by Frecciarossa (Executive, Business, Premium, Standard) and Italo (Smart, Prima, Club Executive) for a premium travel experience.

    • Are there different classes of service on the Frecciarossa train from Venice Mestre to Venice Santa Lucia?

      Yes, the Frecciarossa train from Venice Mestre to Venice Santa Lucia provides four distinct classes: Standard (basic comfort), Premium (extra space and snacks), Business (roomy seating and meals), and Executive (luxurious amenities with gourmet meals and personalised service). Each class is designed to offer a comfortable and enjoyable journey, catering to various needs and preferences.

    • Can I bring luggage and bikes on the Frecciarossa train from Venice Mestre to Venice Santa Lucia?

      Yes, you can take luggage and bikes on the Frecciarossa train from Venice Mestre to Venice Santa Lucia. Passengers may store their luggage in designated storage areas or overhead compartments. Bikes are allowed as well, but they must be disassembled or foldable and placed in a bike bag with dimensions no larger than 80x110x40 cm.

    • Can I bring my pet on the Frecciarossa train from Venice Mestre to Venice Santa Lucia?

      Yes, you can bring your pet on the Frecciarossa train from Venice Mestre to Venice Santa Lucia. Small pets (up to 10 kg) can travel for free if kept in a carrier. Larger dogs are allowed but must be leashed and muzzled, and a ticket is required for them. Guide dogs for passengers with disabilities can travel without restrictions and at no extra cost.

    * The lowest price is based on historical data to predict the cheapest fare over the next 7 days, but actual prices may vary.