Venice Santa Lucia to Venice Mestre Trains from €1.50

Departure station: Venice Santa Lucia

There’s only one train station on the historic island, and that’s Venice Santa Lucia. This makes it the starting point for almost every train journey leaving the city. Located on the banks of the Grand Canal, it's easily reached on foot, by vaporetto or by water taxi from anywhere in central Venice, showcasing its unmatched convenience. Inside the station you'll find cafés, shops, ticket facilities and a Deposito Bagagli or left-luggage office. This will come in handy if you've checked out of your accommodation and want to explore Venice before travelling.

Although the train from Venice Santa Lucia to Venice Mestre only takes around 10 minutes, it's still worth arriving 10 to 15 minutes before departure to check your platform. You’ll be able to get yourself settled, without having to rush.

If you're staying in San Marco, Cannaregio, Dorsoduro or San Polo, it’s a good idea to allow a little bit extra time to reach the station. Venice's narrow streets and multiple bridges can make walking with luggage slower than expected, and you don’t want to risk being late and missing your train.

Arrival station: Arriving at Venice Mestre

The mainland’s main train station is Venice Mestre, and it’s also one of northern Italy's busiest transport hubs. The station has cafés, shops, waiting areas and clear departure boards, making it easy to transfer between trains if you're connecting to another service. Though many visitors simply pass through Venice Mestre on their way to another city, it's also the ideal arrival point if you're staying in Mestre or travelling to Venice Marco Polo Airport.

The Venice Santa Lucia to Venice Mestre train is a short journey across the Venetian Lagoon, with trains running every few minutes throughout the day. You'll rarely have to wait long for the next departure.

Is First Class available on Trenitalia Regional trains?

There’s only one class available on Trenitalia’s RV trains from Venice Santa Lucia to Venice Mestre, meaning you can’t upgrade your ticket to a more premium experience. However, as the journey is so quick, you’re unlikely to notice. A few moments after boarding, you’ll be getting ready to get off.

What to expect from a Trenitalia Regional service

The journey from Venice Santa Lucia to Mestre takes around 10 minutes, though some services take a few minutes longer. There's usually a departure to suit your schedule. Despite the speedy journey, you can expect comfortable seating, luggage space and air conditioning on board most regional services.

Venice Santa Lucia to Venice Mestre train travel time

The train from Venice Santa Lucia to Venice Mestre takes around 10 minutes, and a lot of the services are direct. Some trains take slightly longer, at around 11 or 13 minutes, and these stop at Venice Porto Marghera along the way.

The train from Venice Santa Lucia to Venice Mestre is extremely speedy, and you’ll be at your arrival station before you know it. But, it's an important connection for many travellers leaving Venice, and knowing how to make your journey better is key.

• Give yourself time to reach Venice Santa Lucia: Even if your train only takes around 10 minutes, getting to the station can take longer than expected. Walking across Venice with luggage often involves bridges, narrow streets and crowds, so it's a good idea to leave a little bit earlier than you might in other cities.
• Venice Mestre is useful for onward travel: If you're continuing to destinations such as Milan, Verona, Florence or Bologna, changing at Venice Mestre can sometimes provide more departure options than Venice Santa Lucia.
• Enjoy the Lagoon Crossing: The railway bridge between Venice and the mainland offers some of the city's best panoramic views, so grab a window seat if you can, and enjoy glimpses across the Venetian Lagoon.
• Stay up to date: Platform numbers can occasionally change, particularly during busy periods and with so many Venice Santa Lucia to Venice Mestre departures, it’s important to stay aware of what your specific service is doing.

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