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The train from Lyon St-Exupéry TGV to Venice usually takes 17 hours 29 minutes on average to travel 352 miles (566 km), although the quickest services can take as little as 13 hours 24 minutes. You can expect to find 6 trains per day running on this popular route. As there aren’t any direct services running between Lyon St-Exupéry TGV and Venice, you’ll need to make 3 changes on your way to Venice. You can choose to travel with TGV, AVE or Frecciarossa to get to Venice. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
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| First train | 08:06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:09 | |
| Departure station | Lyon St-Exupéry TGV | |
| Arrival station | Venice | |
| Journey time | From 13h 24m | |
| Distance | 352 miles (566 km) | |
| Frequency | 6 trains per day | |
| Changes | 3 changes | |
| Train and bus operators | BlaBlaCar Bus, Flixbus, Italo, OUIGO, Renfe, SNCF, TGV Lyria, Trenitalia, Trenord |
TGV is the high-speed train service of the SNCF company. It connects the major cities of France at speeds of up to 200 mph (320 km/h). All TGV trains are equipped with a food carriage, a free WiFi connection, power sockets and fold-down tables. Two comfort classes are offered – First Class and Second Class, with flexible fare options available and access to the Grand Voyageur lounge in some stations.
Trenitalia is the national railway company of Italy, with a fleet including high-speed trains (Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca), Intercity and Intercity night trains and regional trains. Trenitalia offers discounts and special promotions on selected routes, two types of discounted tickets for young people under 30 and people over 60.
OUIGO is the low-cost brand of French rail company SNCF, who operate trains in France and Spain. In France, all seats on OUIGO are Second Class and tickets can only be purchased online. You can also pay for additional extras, such as reserving a seat in the ‘quiet area’, at-seat power sockets and extra luggage. OUIGO has been operating in Spain since May 2021, and their trains include an onboard bar and a premium class of service called OUIGO Plus.
SNCF is the national train operator of France. It operates all domestic trains and routes across France, as well as international services to Spain and Germany. There are three different types of domestic trains that operate under the SNCF banner – TGV (high-speed, full-service trains that connect the major cities in France), Intercités (usually a more frequent stopping service, but with all the amenities), and TER (regional train services with basic onboard facilities).
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