How to take the rail journey from Venezia/Venice to Turin/Torino

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Venezia / Venice / Venedig to Torino / Turin by train

The 'Frecce' trains operated by Trenitalia are currently the only direct trains available when making a rail journey from Venezia/Venice to Torino/Turin.

Pre-pandemic Italo trains were available and they were also many more departures by Frecce trains, so hopefully the current level of service is a temporary reduction.

Routes you can take to go from Venezia / Venice / Venedig to Torino / Turin

When travelling between most cities by train there is only one logical option, though on other journeys there is a choice between different trains or alternative routes. If different options are available you can use the info to decide which is best for you.

Choose one of the following options:

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Route Information

Station Guides

The breathtaking exit from Venezia Santa Lucia station

Venezia Santa Lucia/Venice S. L. Rail Station Guide

The arcade at the front of Torino Porta Nuova station

Torino Porta Nuova Rail Station Guide

Travel Time (approx)

3hr 20min

Frequency

Daily

Travel Info

3 x trains per day

Is the journey from Venice to Turin direct?
Yes, there is no need to make a connection when taking this route.

Is the journey scenic?
Not particularly, though the best of the views are on the left - when the train crosses the lagoon directly after departing Santa Lucia station, the cityscape of Verona and the view over Lake Garda at Desenzano.

What other tourist locations are along the route from Venice to Turin?
These trains also call at Padua and Vicenza and Verona and Peschiera del Garda and Desenzano del Garda and Brescia.

When is the usual approximate earliest arrival in Turin from Venice?
Before 09:40 daily
Source = European Rail Timetable

How easy is it to travel on from the station in Turin?
Torino Porta Susa is served by the Torino Metro and tram line 13 also links the station to the city centre.
See the Station Guide above for more info, plus easy access to multiple options for booking somewhere to stay by Milano Centrale.

When is the usual approximate latest departure from Venezia S. Lucia to Turin on this journey option
Before 17:20 daily
Source = European Rail Timetable

How easy is it to get to the station in Venice?
Santa Lucia station has a fantastic location on the Grand Canal and multiple boat bus routes arrive at the piers directly in front of the station - see the Station Guide for more information and easy access to booking accommodation in its neighbourhood..

Are tickets cheaper if booked in advance for these Venice to Turin trains?
Yes, and they can be purchased from a choice of booking agents - see below.
Click on the 'Good to know info' to access a guide to how rail tickets are managed in Italy, plus step-by-step guides on how to make a booking.

How soon ahead of travel are tickets typically placed on sale for these Venice to Turin trains?
It can be up to 6 months ahead of the travel date; though the booking period will be typically be shorter when looking up journeys for travel after the second Sunday in December; and when looking up summer travel in March to May.

What are the child ticket terms for these Venice to Turin trains?
Children aged 4 -14 receive a 50% discount, though these 50% child rates are calculated against the full 'Base' ticket price.
But adult 'Super Economy' tickets can be discounted by more than 50%; so if these tickets are still available for your journey, it can be worth paying the adult rate for a child aged 4 - 14.

Does the ticket for these Venice to Turin trains include assigned seats?
Yes - See the Train Guide in the Journey Information for insights on how to board the train.

Do rail pass users need to book reservations for these Venice to Turin trains?
Yes - See the rail pass guide for Italy for info on the multiple booking options.

Is catering available on the Venice to Turin trains on this journey option?
Yes, there is a bar/bistro car.
See the Train Guide in the Journey Information.

What else is good to know about Italian rail travel?
Check out the guide to travelling by train in Italy.

Travel Information

The number of direct Frecce trains from Venezia S.Lucia station to Torino is now three departures per day, which are typically scheduled to leave daily at 06:18; 08:18 and 17:18.

Though they are now faster than the previous service as they no longer divert off the quickest route to call at Milano Centrale station.

Italo has withdrawn its service of direct trains from Venezia/Venice to Torino/Turin, but there are more than a dozen journey options per day by either Italo or Frecce trains available, if you're happy to make connections between trains in Milano.

Final Destination: Torino Porta Nuova

All trains also call at: Venezia Mestre, and Milano Porta Garibaldi

A choice of stations in Turin:

These trains will call at Torino Porta Susa station before going on to terminate at Torino Porta Nuova station.
It's worth checking which of these stations in Torino will suit you best before booking a ticket.
Both stations are on the Torino Metro, so if your final destination is adjacent to a metro station, the quickest option will be to leave the train at Torino Porta Susa.

This is a direct journey

You will be travelling on one of these trains...

A Frecciarossa train has arrived at Venezia St Lucia

Frecciarossa 500 (Italy) Train Guide

One of the tilting trains used on Frecciabianca services

Frecciabianca (Italy) Train Guide

Journey Features

Scenic - NoHigh Speed (partial journey)

Good to Know

There is also a daily departure from Venezia Mestre station at 07:49.

The Frecciarossa trains have now completely replaced the Frecciabianca trains on this service, since the opening of the high speed line (that these trains use) between Brescia and Milano.

They also use the high speed line between Milano and Torino, so these trains travel mainly on high speed lines once they depart from Brescia.

Like all departures from Venice one of the highlights of the journey comes at the very beginning of the trip, as the train heads out over the lagoon to the mainland - with the best of the views on the right.

Then after Padova, also on the right of the train, on a clear day, there are distant views of the Alps.

If you're on the right of the train (when facing the direction of travel) keep a look out between Desenzano and Peschiera for a fleeting, but incredible view of Lake Garda (weather permitting).

The general guide to Italian rail travel Discover what's good to know about riding the trains, taking popular journeys, using the major stations, booking tickets and travelling with rail passes

Tickets

If you're heading off from the historic heart of Venice/Venezia, then take care to select Venezia S. Lucia as the the departure station.
If you will be using an agent check that they are making a booking from Venezia S. Lucia and NOT from Venezia Mestre station.

Save by booking in advance: Yes, for more details on how to obtain the cheapest prices for Frecce trains see the guide to Italian rail tickets.

Online bookings usually open: Up to 6 months ahead of the travel date; Though the booking periods will be typically be shorter when looking up journeys for travel after the second Sundays in December and June.

Trains departing at different times can be cheaper than others leaving on the same day, so you may need to look through the day's departures to find the cheapest fares.

The types of ticket:

Up to four core types of ticket will be available for advance booking:

(1) Long-term promotional tickets, such as 'Frecce Special' tickets, give discounts of up to 70% on the 'Base' ticket price.
Though they are made available in limited numbers, so can sell out on popular departures more than a month ahead of the travel date.
Regardless of how popular a departure / train is, they are only available up until 14 days ahead of departure.
They also can't be refunded or transferred to another departure.

(2) Super-Economy tickets are the cheapest option for journeys when a long-term promotion is either not available, or sold out.
They need to be booked more than five days ahead of a travel date.
They also can't be refunded or transferred to another departure.

(3) 'Economy' tickets are mid-priced, but they can be transferred to another departure, up to two hours before the train you were originally booked on, is due to leave.
However, you will need to pay the price difference, if tickets for the train you have swapped to are more expensive (they likely will be).
They also can't be refunded.

(4) Base tickets are the most expensive, but they are more flexible.
They can be refunded if the price per person is more than €10 - And they can also be transferred to another departure up until the time of the of your original departure - Meaning that you can go to the ticket counter and swap them to an earlier or later train.
You will have to pay any price difference, but the advance prices of Base tickets aren't heavily discounted.
You can also transfer them to another departure online, but this needs to be done at least two hours before the original departure time - When there is less than two hours to go, you'll need to use a ticket counter at the station.

Additional information, including what to look out for in general when booking, is available on the general guide to booking Italian rail tickets.

Child tickets:

Those aged 3 and under travel for free, but they cannot occupy their own seats.
Children aged 4 -14 receive a 50% discount on the 'Base' ticket price.
However, adult 'Super Economy' tickets can be discounted by more than 50%; So if these tickets are still available for your journey, it can be worth paying the adult rate for a child aged 4 - 14.

Rail Pass Users:

If you will be travelling with a valid Eurail or InterRail pass, you will need to reserve prior to boarding these trains, either at the station (using a Trenitalia ticket machine or ticket desk) OR by booking them online.

How to book the rail pass reservations online is included on our guide to using rail passes in Italy. s.

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