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Take the train 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.
Paris to Venice by train
It takes an average of 13h 34m to travel from Paris to Venice by train, over a distance of around 525 miles (844 km). There are normally 19 trains per day travelling from Paris to Venice and tickets for this journey start from £48.96 when you book in advance.
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Cheap train tickets from Paris to Venice
Book in advance
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Paris to Venice by booking early.§
Be flexible with your travel times
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
Choose a slower or connecting train
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Look out for special deals
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.