Rome to Venice: Train Time by Frecciarossa, Italo, or the Slower Options

Rome to Venice takes about 3 hours 45 minutes by direct Frecciarossa or Italo high-speed train, running roughly every hour from Roma Termini to Venezia Santa Lucia, the station right in the historic centre on the Grand Canal. The fastest services do it in about 3h30. Almost every fast train stops first at Venezia Mestre, the mainland station, so make sure your ticket reads Santa Lucia if you want the island. Advance fares start from around EUR 25 to 30, with slower Intercity and a night option costing less. Here is how the times and fares compare.

Stopping in Florence on the way? Read our Florence to Venice train guide. Starting further north? Read our Milan to Rome train guide.

Fastest	Frecciarossa or Italo, about 3h30 to 3h45
Frequency	Roughly hourly, direct high-speed
Cheapest	Advance high-speed fares or a slower Intercity
Route	Roma Termini to Venezia Santa Lucia, about 530 km via Florence

Mode	Operator	Duration	Approx fare	Overnight
Train	Frecciarossa / Italo Direct and roughly hourly, Roma Termini to Venezia Santa Lucia via Florence and Bologna. Book ahead for advance fares from about EUR 25 to 30.	about 3h45 (as fast as 3h30)	approx €25 to €70	No	Check on 12Go →
Train	Intercity (Trenitalia) A few slower daytime Intercity trains a day, cheaper but much longer, usually with a change.	about 5h to 6h	approx €25 to €40	No	Check on 12Go →
Train	Intercity Notte (night train) One overnight option that saves a hotel night, with couchettes and sleeper berths.	about 8h to 9h	approx €30 to €60	Yes	Check on 12Go →

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How long is the train from Rome to Venice?

About 3 hours 45 minutes on the direct Frecciarossa or Italo, and as fast as 3h30 on the quickest services. Trains run roughly every hour from Roma Termini to Venezia Santa Lucia.

What is the Rome to Venice train time?

The fast Frecciarossa and Italo trains cover Rome to Venice in about 3h30 to 3h45 centre to centre, with slower Intercity trains taking 5 to 6 hours.

Is there a direct train from Rome to Venice?

Yes. Frecciarossa and Italo run direct roughly hourly with no change, via Florence and Bologna, from Roma Termini to Venezia Santa Lucia.

What is the difference between Venezia Mestre and Santa Lucia?

Mestre is the station on the mainland, while Santa Lucia is on the island in the historic centre, right on the Grand Canal. Almost every fast train stops at Mestre first, then crosses the bridge to Santa Lucia, so check your ticket reads Santa Lucia if you want the island.

Is there a night train from Rome to Venice?

Yes. An Intercity Notte runs overnight in about 8 to 9 hours with couchettes and sleeper berths, which saves a hotel night if the timing suits.

Hotel options and prices come from Agoda and update at booking time; sample data shown if live pricing is unavailable. Transport fares are estimates, confirmed on 12Go.