Trains from Paris to Venice

Take the train from Paris to Venice and embark on a proper European train experience! There is one direct service between Paris and Venice per day, a night train departing at 19:15 and arriving into Venezia Santa Lucia station at 08:40 the following morning. The total journey time is 13h 47m. Run by Thello, the night train allows you to travel overnight in a sleeper cabin, meaning you won’t lose any holiday time to travel. Considering whether to fly? Not only is rail more sustainable than short-haul flights, but the train is also the best way to travel from Paris to Venice when you factor in the time saved by travelling overnight!

Situated 844km south-east of Paris, Venice is a perfect foil for the City of Light. Swap the magnificent river Seine for Venice’s winding canals and Paris’ open boulevards for Venice’s narrow, cobbled streets. The train arrives into Venezia Santa Lucia, from which you can easily reach Venice’s top attractions, including Doge’s Palace, the Rialto Bridge and the magnificent St. Mark’s Basilica. While the Thello night train is the only direct service on the Paris-Venice route, you can also travel by a combination of SNCF and Frecciarossa trains – changing once or twice – for a journey time of 9h 31m on the fastest services.

Keen to learn more about travelling by train between Paris and Venice? Cast your eyes down this page for train timetables, ticket prices and FAQs. Book your train tickets using our Journey Planner – we’ll show you the different combinations of services you can take and highlight the cheapest tickets.