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Venice to Verona Day Trip: How to Spend One Day in Verona

Last Updated on February 8, 2024

by Daniella Lynn Theis

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Envoking scenes from Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’, the Northern Italian city of Verona is one of the best places to travel to in the country. Packed with centuries of history, today the city is visited by thousands each year with many opting for a Venice to Verona day trip.

Many people visiting Venice focus solely on the city itself, rather than the surrounding Veneto region of Northern Italy in general. While Venice is a truly astonishing place to visit, it is definitely worth considering exploring the Veneto region.

My partner and I never planned to head to Verona originally. The reason we decided to leave Venice and visit Verona was that the city was suffering its highest Acqua Alta in fifty years . After being recommended to refrain from our planned day trip to Venice’s outer islands, we decided to opt for Verona instead…and I am so glad we did!

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Getting from Venice to Verona

How far is Verona from Venice? The good news is that Verona is only approximately an hour away from Venice and can be reached by car, bus, train, or through organised tours.

By Organised Tour

If all the independent planning is not for you, or you are looking for a more immersive experience, then a Verona tour from Venice might be something for you. These tours do not only offer organised transport but also include several extra pitstops so that you can really soak in the sights of Northern Italy.

Tours often are still run with small groups of people, which is especially great if you are a solo traveller looking to share your experience of one day in Verona with some people.

This full-day tour of Verona, the countryside, and Lake Garda Tour gives you the chance to explore Verona city centre at your leisure as well as enjoy stops at Lake Garda, Sirmione and a winery in Amarone. It’s also possible to book a similar private tour if you prefer to have your own transport.

If you are looking for a more wine-based experience, this organised day trip lets you wander the streets of Verona as well as allowing you to explore a Valpolicella winery and sample a selection of the famous, local Amarone red wine.

Venice’s Santa Lucia train station is in the area of Santa Croce (next to Cannaregio) and beside the Grand Canal. Even from neighbourhoods further away such as San Marco, you can walk to the train station within about half an hour. Otherwise, some vaporettos will go along the Grand Canal.

Several train companies and lines run between the two cities and trains are as frequent as five times per hour. The journey from Venice to Verona by train is very pleasant. Some of the trains take longer than others, but the average journey time is about one hour. Ticket prices can vary but are typically less expensive if booked in advance. View the latest schedules here .

The best thing is to check beforehand what time you are thinking of going and then check which provider offers the cheapest journey or – if money is not the issue – the best travel times for your day trip from Venice to Verona.

One thing to remember is that your train needs to be validated at one of the designated machines before you board the train. Otherwise, even if you purchased a ticket, you could be subject to a fine. Some tickets purchased online, however, are pre-validated. Just be sure to check the terms and conditions.

Once in Verona, you can either walk the 20 to 30 minutes needed from the train station to the centre, or you can take a bus. These buses leave just outside the main entrance of the train station and tickets can be purchased from the driver.

Buses offer a great (and cheap) way to get from one city to the other on your Venice to Verona day trip. FlixBus provides bus tickets and there are several other bus companies to choose from, as well. Buses run very frequently – often more than 10 times a day. View schedules here .

However, be sure to check where your bus is leaving from. Some of the coaches leave from Venice Tronchetto (an artificial island in the Venetian lagoon that is situated behind Venice’s train station) while others go from Venice Mestre (which is outside the main city of Venice and the main lagoon). 

The distance from Venice to Verona is only approximately 120km. It is therefore definitely possible to do your Verona day trip from Venice by car quite easily.

The drive can take about 60 to 90 minutes depending on traffic. However, if you are going by car, it is essential to remember that Italy’s roads have tolls. Likely you will have to plan an additional 10€ for tolls and around 5€ for an all-day parking ticket in Verona.

Verona’s inner city has a pedestrianised area through which only license holders can drive, so ensure to park beforehand to avoid fines!

If you’re planning on renting a car in Venice, there are plenty of options on Rentalcars.com which aggregates deals from many different providers.

Venice to Verona Day Trip Itinerary

There are plenty of things to do in Verona that can easily be accessed withing the confines of one day. The good news is that the inner city of Verona is very compact and most sights are within walking distance from one another.

There is the option to partake in a free walking tour should you be looking for a guided experience. There are also paid walking tours available if the timing of the free tours doesn’t work for you. However, should you want to discover the city at your own pace, here are some suggestions for stops to take.

Before I continue, I do want to mention that if you are a fan of cultural sites and museums, it is worth looking into a Verona Card – especially if you are planning to stay longer than one day.

The card offers free or reduced entry to the city leading museums, monuments and churches as well as letting you travel on the ATV city bus which is great if trying to reduce your overall Venice trip cost.

Roman Arena

You will be standing in Verona’s largest piazza – Piazza Bra. The Roman Arena is right in the centre of the piazza and is surrounded by several cafes, restaurants and museums. Stroll along the piazza and take in the city’s first charming vibes before visiting the Roman Arena.

The amphitheatre used to be outside the city’s walls in Roman times and has lasted for centuries as the city expanded around it. While the entertainment program is very different from that of the Roman era, the arena still functions as an entertainment venue today, and it is possible to see operas and plays there.

There is an entry fee for the arena, but it is worth it! Once you are inside, you will notice how well-preserved the arena is so that spending the entry fee feels worth it. The views from up top are pretty amazing, too. Standing in the arena, it is easy to imagine the role it played in the past.

The Verona Card gives you skip-the-line entry to the Roman Arena and it is also possible to take a guided tour which includes a skip-the-line ticket.

Casa di Giulietta & Casa di Romeo

Next to the Roman Arena, you will find signposts leading you towards the town centre and Romeo and Juliet’s house – or rather the houses that are said to have inspired the play.

We heard that one of the houses was actually built after the play was written, but nonetheless, if you are a fan of the tale, both houses are worth the stop.

What you will notice is that these places are very popular with tourists. We visited Verona off-season in November and Juliet’s house was still packed. It is noticeable that the sight has significance for lovers.

The walls are filled with names of loved ones – spread across the paper, on locks and lockets and anything else that enshrines the permanent gesture. Also, rumour has it that rubbing the breast of the statue of Juliet in front of ‘Juliet’s house’ brings good luck.

Should this not be something you fancy, or should you want to just explore a little more of the city, you are in luck in Verona. The city centre has plenty of beautiful hidden alleyways with some great places to eat, drink and shop. Our favourite spot was a rustic-looking bar/ restaurant near the Roman Arena called La Tradision , which served up some excellent local cuisine!

Explore the Historic Centre

The Piazza Delle Erbe is not far from Juliet’s house in the centre of Verona. This piazza is bustling, and it again is surrounded by some great bars and restaurants. Depending on when you plan to make your day trip to Verona, you might even see a Christmas market here!

Near the Piazza Delle Erbe, you will find some great architecture including the Torre dei Lamberti or the beautiful little church Chiesa di Santa Maria Antica. Walk along, and you will find more piazzas (albeit smaller than Piazza Delle Erbe) but just as impressive. One of the smaller piazzas houses a statue of the famous, Italian poet Dante.

We had no set plans as to how and where to walk around the inner city and just strolled along. Verona has a magical feel to it, and I am sure if you stroll along yourself from the main piazza, you will not be disappointed.

Teatro Romano & Castel San Pietro

Walking along the Adige River, you can gaze across the banks and get a glimpse of some of the great architecture that awaits on the other side. Cross over the Ponte Pietra, and you will be able to directly immerse yourself. You already got a glimpse of Verona’s Roman history when you visited the Roman Arena at the start of your trip.

The Roman theatre was built in Verona at about the same time as the Roman arena. If you walk up the steps, you will also find the archaeological museum, which is a great way to educate yourself about the city’s history. Do note that an entry fee is applicable again.

Behind the theatre, you will also find the Castel San Pietro. There is also the option to take the Funicolare di Castel San Pietro –  a short gondola ride –  up the mountain. Once you are on top of the hill, you will be rewarded with some absolutely breathtaking views of Verona – especially at sunset. Can you ask for a better end to your day trip?

Verona’s Culinary Scene

Okay, I already mentioned restaurants quite frequently in the other pitstops, but seriously: Do not end your time in Verona without eating some of its cuisine. Everything I ate in Verona was 100% delicious, and I wish I had known about all the local delights I could have tried beforehand.

A sweet dish I was recommended to try after our visit to Verona was Baci di Giulietta (Juliet’s Kiss) which are small cakes with chocolate filling, and they sound heavenly!

If you did eat along the way, why not kick back and sip an aperitivo or two at the Piazza Delle Erbe or the Piazza Bra before making your way back to Venice?

Have more time in Verona?

If you have 2 or 3 days in Verona or plan to see more of the region after your day trip, then there are definitely plenty of options to choose from. Here are some of my personal suggestions:

Watch a show at the Teatro Romana or the Roman Arena

Both these amazing places actually offer an extensive program of theatre plays, musicals and concerts. You can find more information about shows in the Roman Arena here.

Camp at Castel San Pietro

If you liked what you saw after taking a gondola ride up the mountain, it is possible to camp at this beautiful location. The Camping Castel San Pietro offers some fantastic views for when you wake up in the morning to explore Verona some more. 

Visit Lake Garda

Lake Garda is the largest lake in Italy and is known for its beautiful lakeside towns and stunning scenery. The lake is only approximately 50km away from Verona and therefore provides an excellent chance for an additional day trip if you haven’t already visited it through the tour mentioned above.

This full-day tour from Verona is a great way to explore Lake Garda if you prefer not to go independently.

Visit Milan, Bologna or Padua

Verona’s location provides an excellent stepping stone to visit other cities in Northern Italy. Padua actually is an excellent option for an additional city to visit on or after your day trip as it is right between the two cities.

Other cities you could visit include Bologna , the seventh most populous city in Italy. It is only approximately 150km from Verona and can be reached by several forms of transport.

The famous city of Milan can also be reached by train within about an hour as it is about 160km away from Verona.  

Where to Stay in Venice

Riva del Vin Boutique Hotel – This boutique hotel is situated within a couple hundred metres of the iconic Rialto Bridge and it is the perfect place to stay for those looking for a bit of luxury and romance on their trip to Venice. They have a number of plush rooms available and a great breakfast included in the room rate.

Ca’ Angeli – This small hotel centrally located in the San Polo neighbourhood is a great option if your budget allows for a bit more than a hostel. There are a handful of clean and cosy rooms available, it’s within walking distance of most of Venice’s main attractions and there is breakfast included in the nightly rate.

Combo Venezia – This small hostel located in the Cannaregio neighbourhood is the ideal place to stay for budget and solo travellers. Locally owned and operated, they have both dorm beds and private rooms available and it is one of the highest-rated hostels in the city.

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Hopefully, this itinerary has inspired you to spend one day in Verona (or maybe even more). I will definitely be returning again to try out all that food I missed out on and to top up on some Amarone wine.

Are you wondering what to do in Verona in one day? Have any questions? Let us know in the comments!

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About Daniella Lynn Theis

Daniella is a writer for The World Was Here First. Based in in Glasgow, Scotland, she has lived in several different countries and is always on the hunt for adventures, trying to find even the most hidden secrets for any destination. In her spare time, she loves photography and finding new eateries and things to do in or around Glasgow.

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Leave Romeo and Juliet’s famous balcony behind and discover the sumptuous elegance of one of Italy’s most iconic cities. Here’s all you the information you need about taking the train from Verona to Venice.

Verona may be the setting for Shakespeare’s greatest love story, but for real romance, there is no city in the world that can compete with Venice . An exclusively pedestrian city of picturesque canals, narrow lanes, and tiny footbridges, Venice is a destination best reached by train.

Verona and Venice are only 74.5 miles (120 km) apart by train. It takes about the same amount of time to drive this distance as it does to take the train, but keep in mind that there are no motor vehicles allowed on Venice’s islands, so you have to leave your car outside of the city. A much better option is to take the train directly into Venice and avoid the hassle of having to find and pay for parking.

Frequent Trains from Verona to Venice

There are about 72 trains each day departing from Verona Porta Nuova station and arriving in Venezia Santa Lucia station . The train trip takes about an 1 hour and 10 minutes on the high-speed train, including the Frecciabianca, Frecciarossa, and Eurocity routes.

The other option for direct trains from Verona to Venice are Regionale trains, which take about 1.5 hours with the Regional Veloce train, or about 2 hours and 15 minutes for the Regionale. Tickets on this route begin at $11 for the Regionale trains and high-speed train tickets cost between $21 and $30.

Note that routes run less frequently and may have longer travel times on weekends and holidays.

Direct Trains from Verona to Venice

Virtually all trains from Verona to Venice are direct, including both the high-speed and Regionale trains, so there are a variety of options throughout the day for this route. There are a few trains on this route that do require a change, so be sure to check carefully when you book.

Amenities on Trains from Verona to Venice

The top of the line AV train is the Frecciarossa, which offers air-conditioned cars with monitors listing travel information and news, power outlets at every seat, free WIFI , and 3g and 4g internet. There are a number of classes with color-coded cars. Executive class is brown, which includes meal service and a station lounge. Business class is blue, including a snack, drink, and choice of newspaper. Premium class is red, which also includes a snack, drink, and choice of newspaper. Finally, Standard class is orange, and has a trolley snack and drink service. There is also a café car available to all passengers.

Frecciabianca trains are the third-tier AV trains. They are very similar in terms of passenger experience to the Frecciarossa, although not as fast. Frecciabianca trains have both 1st-class and 2nd-class cars, both of which are air-conditioned and include power outlets at each seat. First-class passengers receive a free drink and newspaper, and all Frecciabianca trains offer either trolley service and/or a café car for all passengers.

Eurocity trains are the lowest tier AV trains, and are slower and less luxurious than other AV trains, but faster and more comfortable than Regionale trains. Eurocity trains have air-conditioned 1st-class and 2nd-class cars. First class cars have power outlets at each seat, free newspapers, a mini-bar, and meal service. There is also a café car available to all passengers.

There are sometimes 1st class and 2nd class cars on Regionale trains, but not always. Reservations are not required on these trains, so passengers can choose any available seat on a car in the purchased ticket class. There is no food service or café car on Regionale trains, and the air­ conditioning and power sockets are not always functional.

Verona and Venice Train Stations

Porta Nuova is Verona’s main train station on Piazzale 25 Aprile, which is also the city’s hub for local and regional buses. The train station is not located in the historic center, but there are frequent buses from the center to Piazzale 25 Aprile.

Venice has two stations. Mestre is located on the mainland, and Venezia Santa Lucia (sometimes abbreviated as S. Lucia) is on the island, making it the most convenient for arriving travelers. There is a vaporetto (water bus) stop right outside the station on the Grand Canal. Some trains stop at both Venice stations, while others stop at only Santa Lucia.

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Trains: Pros vs. Cons

Buses: pros vs. cons, renting a car: pros vs. cons, so what’s the best way to get to verona from venice.

So you’re wrapping up your trip in Venice, the “City of Canals”, and you want to come and see our favorite city: Verona. The home of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, and long since dubbed the “City of Love”, it’s the perfect next stop on your Italian vacation. But, how are you going to get from Venice to Verona? Thankfully Italy is a country with a very robust transportation system (much more so than the United States), and getting around really isn’t much of an issue. So, let’s check out how to get you from the Venetian turf to the Veronese with the easiest ways to travel.

Need to go the other direction? Read our article on How to get from Verona to Venice .

Trains: Take the Tracks to get from Venice to Verona

Taking the train is 100% the most convenient and efficient way to travel from Venice to Verona. With few exceptions, we always take the train when traveling through Italy and Europe, and the convenience of taking a bullet train from city to city is something we dearly miss when we’re in the United States. There’s a few different train companies that have direct trips from Venice to Verona, with various options to suit your needs and budget. All trains are going to depart from the Venice Santa Lucia train station near the grand canal, and take you directly to Verona’s Porta Nouva.

• High-speed trains (Frecciarossa and ItaloTreno): These offer the fastest journey times, reaching Verona in as little as 1 hour 10 minutes with few stops. However, they are also the most expensive option, with tickets starting around €40 and reaching up to €80 depending on booking time and flexibility. These also tend to book up the fastest from tourists during peak season.
• Regional trains (Trenitalia Regionale): These are slower than high-speed trains, taking around 1 hour 50 minutes and sometimes longer, but they are significantly cheaper, with tickets starting as low as €9. Keep in mind that regional trains may have fewer amenities and make more stops along the way. These are most often used by local residents.

Train tickets can be purchased online through the official websites of Trenitalia and ItaloTreno , or at the Santa Lucia train station in Venice. Booking online in advance is recommended, especially during peak season. Otherwise tickets can quickly sell out, or they can just be much much pricier.

Personally, I book all my trains in Italy with the Omio App . You can book on their website on a computer, or use the app to book from your phone. It let’s you sort through all trains from all carriers along a route to find the best deal or time for you, and then keeps all your tickets in the app itself. I get nothing from recommending Omio , it’s just a super convenient way to book trains, and what I always use!

• By far the fastest option
• Comfortable and convenient
• Frequent departures throughout the day
• No need to worry about traffic or parking
• Can be expensive, especially for high-speed trains depending on season
• Limited legroom on some regional trains
• Limited baggage storage

Several bus companies operate between Venice and Verona, offering a budget-friendly alternative to trains. Buses are generally slower than trains, taking around 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes. Ticket prices start around €7 and can go up to €17 depending on the company and booking time. One of the nice things about taking a bus is you’ll see a bit more inside some of the cities along the way, rather than just pulling into or passing train stations which tend to be more on the outskirts of a city. Also, you can generally move more baggage on a bus if that’s important to you. Trains offer some storage for small bags, but generally not much for larger ones. That’s easier to do on a bus.

Tickets can be purchased online through the websites of bus companies like FlixBus or at bus stations. Most buses going from Venice to Verona leave out of the Venizia Tronchetto station, but a few leave out of the Venice Mestre (Stazione FS). However, they all arrive in Verona’s Porta Nouva station (where trains also arrive).

Again, when I do take buses, I like to book them through the Omio service as well. It’s just a great all-in-one option for booking travel around Italy.

• Most affordable option
• Plenty of departures throughout the day
• More luggage storage underneath the bus
• Slower than trains
• Less comfortable than trains, and usually with less amenities like quality WiFi, etc.
• Much more limited legroom
• Traffic congestion can be worse during peak hours, so consider this if you’re on a timeline.

Rent a Car: Drive from Venice to Verona

Renting a car offers flexibility and allows you to explore the surrounding areas at your own pace when you travel from Venice to Verona. To be honest, I don’t really recommend it unless you’re planning a big road-trip throughout Italy. Verona is an extrememly walkable city, and the car will stay parked at your hotel most the time. This may be worth it if you’re dealing with small children or a lot of luggage, but otherwise probably not. So, consider the following factors before choosing this option:

• Cost:  Renting a car for the journey from Venice to Verona can vary widely depending on factors such as the type of car, rental duration, and insurance coverage. On average, expect to pay between €40 to €100 per day for a standard car rental.
• Traffic:  Traffic congestion can significantly increase travel time, especially during peak hours.
• Parking:  Finding parking in both Venice and Verona can be challenging.

Driving Directions:

The journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 25 minutes to 2 hours, depending on traffic. Follow the A4 motorway towards Milan, taking the Verona Sud exit. Probably just punch the address into Google Maps though, rather than trying to remember the directions off of this article that you read!

• Flexibility and freedom to explore at your own pace
• Potential to visit other nearby destinations
• Can be more expensive than other options, especially considering fuel and parking costs
• Traffic congestion can significantly increase travel time
• Requires navigating unfamiliar roads and dealing with parking

In my opinion, take the train. If you have a lot of luggage, then sure, maybe a bus or renting a car is more feasible for that specific reason. But in terms of speed, cost, and comfort, I choose the train almost any time that I’m traveling from city to city in Italy. Again, going to Verona from Venice is a short and easy trip, and the trains are just the fastest way to do it. But regardless of what method you decide on to get you to the City of Love, you’re sure to have a great time. It is our favorite city in Italy, so make sure to check out a few more articles on what to do and where to go while you’re here!

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Do you want to discover the most beautiful and characteristic places of one of the most romantic and charming cities in the world? Take the Italo train and reach Venice , where art, history, and gastronomy come together in an unforgettable experience. Start your journey in Venice by visiting the famous Piazza San Marco, the heart of the city, where you can admire the splendid Basilica of San Marco and the Doge's Palace. Don't miss a walk along the Grand Canal, the main canal in Venice, where you can admire the splendid villas and palaces that line the water. Don't forget to stop at the Rialto Bridge, one of the most famous symbols of Venice, where you can shop for local crafts. Venice is also famous for its cuisine, rich in flavors and traditions. Taste the cicchetti, the typical Venetian snacks, at the bacari, the typical local bars, and discover the dishes of traditional Venetian cuisine, such as squid ink risotto and baccalà mantecato. But Venice is also art, with museums and art galleries to visit. The Correr Museum, the Museum of Palazzo Mocenigo, and the Museum of 18th-century Venice are just some of the cultural attractions that the city has to offer. Don't forget to visit the island of Murano, famous for the production of precious blown glass objects. Moreover, Venice is the ideal city for a romantic gondola ride, where you can navigate the canals and admire the unique architecture of the city from the water. If you are looking for some relaxation, treat yourself to a walk in the Park of Remembrance, a green oasis where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the city. In summary, Venice is a city to visit at least once in a lifetime, where you can get lost among the alleys and canals and discover all its treasures. Take the Italo train and discover the magic of Venice .

Welcome to Verona , the city of lovers and the famous balcony of Juliet. If you are planning a visit to the city, I recommend choosing the Italo train for a comfortable and stress-free journey. Verona is a city rich in history, culture, delicious food, and natural beauty that will make your visit unforgettable. What to see in Verona? The city offers numerous tourist attractions, including the famous Roman amphitheater, the Arena di Verona, where you can attend concerts, theatrical performances, and operas in the summer. Don't miss the opportunity to admire the panoramic view of the city from the Ponte Scaligero, a medieval stone bridge that crosses the Adige river. You can also visit the House of Juliet, the place where legend has it that Romeo joined Juliet on the famous balcony, and the Roman Theater, an ancient theater dating back to the 1st century AD. What to eat in Verona? The city is famous for its typical dishes, including risotto all'Amarone, a delicious dish that combines the strong flavor of Amarone wine with creamy rice, cotechino with lentils, a traditional dish served during the New Year period, and pastissada de caval, a stew of horse meat cooked with red wine and spices. Don't forget to try the local desserts, including baci di Giulietta, crispy biscuits filled with chocolate. What to visit in Verona? The city is also known for its natural beauty, such as the Giusti Garden, a 16th-century Italian garden that offers a panoramic view of the city, and the Molina Waterfalls Park, a nature reserve that covers over 15 hectares and offers numerous waterfalls, nature trails, and wildlife. Don't miss the opportunity to visit the Piazza delle Erbe, a historic square in the center of the city, and the Lamberti Tower, a medieval tower that offers a spectacular view of the city. In summary, Verona is a city rich in culture, history, and nature that deserves to be visited. Choose the Italo train to reach the city and discover all its wonders. You won't regret it!

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How to take the rail journey from Venice/Venezia to Verona

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There isn't a high speed railway between Venice/Venezia and Verona, but high speed Frecce and Italo trains heading to Milano and beyond, plus EC trains heading to Switzerland provide the fastest express train services on this route. Though as is typical, the faster a train, the more expensive it is likely to be; but the difference in journey times between the express trains and the regional trains isn't particularly extreme on this route.

So if you will be booking tickets last minute at the station, for a spontaneous day trip from Venice to Verona, then taking the slower Regionale Veloce trains will be a money saver.

Routes you can take to go from Venezia / Venice / Venedig to Verona

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:

Looking for connections, route information, option 1: taking the regionale veloce trains, station guides.

Travel Time (approx)

1hr 27min (approx)

Travel Info

There is typically 1 x faster RV train per hour, but at weekends there is a gap between 11:10 and 13:10.

Purchase Tickets

Trenitalia Guide

Trenitlalia is the national rail operator in Italy and in addition to its cheaper types of ticket ; it also typically offers other discounts available to non-Italians, which include:

• Group Offers , provides for a discount of up to 50% when 3-5 Adults travel together.
• Family Offer for when groups of 2 - 5 people are travelling together and at least one of the party is a aged 11 and under.
• The Children Free Offer is available for journeys by Frecce trains , when groups of 2 - 5 people are travelling together and at least one of the party is a aged 15 and under. Those aged 15 and under travel for free, but the Adults will need to purchase full price 'Base' tickets.

Italia Rail Guide

Italiarail lives up to its name by selling tickets for rail journeys within Italy and the core feature of its service is that it is primarily designed to be used by international visitors to Italy. So the English translations of place names are used when looking up journeys and the terms and conditions for using each type of ticket are clearly explained. It also clearly points out the additional costs of upgrading to other classes and types of tickets while spelling out the additional benefits of doing so. Though Italiarail will charge a booking fee, typically of around €3.

The Early Bird service

Italiarail has launched an 'early bird' pre-booking service for journeys by Frecce trains. Tickets can be booked up to a year ahead of travel at a flat-rate price per route, before the tickets have been released for sale by Trenitalia. If when they are placed on sale, the price is cheaper than what you have already paid to Italiarail, it will automatically refund the price difference. Conversely, if the price is more expensive, you won't be charged the price difference. You can also have the peace of mind of securing your seat(s) on the Frecce train(s) when you are first planning a trip. If before the tickets are placed on sale, you decide to change your plans, you can request a refund; but once the tickets are released for sale, you will then be bound by the terms and conditions of the ticket(s) you have booked.

Travel Information

Final Destination: Verona Porta Nuovo (or Brescia)

All trains also call at: Padova, Vicenza and *Verona Porta Vescovo

* If you're heading to Verona city centre on one of these RV trains take care NOT to leave the train at Verona Porta Vescovo station. The train will call there before it arrives at Verona Porta Nuova and Porta Vescovo station is some distance from the city centre.

The alternative Regionale trains:

In most hours there are also slower Regionale (R) train services on this Venice to Verona route There is no point taking those Regionale (R) trains, as tickets will be the same price as these faster RGV trains; and the journey time will be around an hour longer!

However, those slower trains tend to depart from Venezia S. Lucia around 6mins BEFORE these RGV trains. Check the departure screens and look for RGV or RV next to the train number. These RGV/RV trains will then overtake the slower R trains and arrive in Verona around 45 mins sooner.

This is a direct journey

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

Good to Know

Even if you will be buying at the station on the day, it's worthwhile to look up the departure times of these trains on Trenitalia .

These trains tend to be popular and seats can’t be reserved, so it pays off if you're able to board around 8-10 mins before the train is due to depart.

Therefore aim to be at Santa Lucia station around 25 mins ahead of the departure time, to give yourself time to buy a ticket and find a seat.

The ticket office at Venezia S. Lucia is constantly busy, so give the Trentalia branded ticket machines a try - they're comparatively easy to use.

Don't forget to stamp your ticket before boarding these trains.

Book early and save: No (not on these trains)

Tickets will cost the same price if purchased at the same station immediately before departure.

If you will be buying tickets at the station just before departure then these Regionale Veloce (RGV/RV) trains will be around 50% of the price of the alternative, faster Frecce trains.

Rail pass users should target these trains and avoid the €10 rail pass reservation fee payable on the Frecce trains.

Option 2: taking the Frecce and EC trains

Frecce trains: Mon-Sat = 7 x trains per day Sunday = 6 x trains

EC trains: 2 x trains per day

ShowMeTheJourney earns a small commission on Trainline ticket sales. It can be a particularly good option for: Comparing different train services; Booking international journeys with connections; Travelling between the UK to destinations beyond Amsterdam, Brussels and Paris - and for international travellers who don't reside in western Europe.

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Other Ticket Providers

Save A Train Guide

Omio is an online ticket agency which offers tickets for rail journeys in France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy and Spain.

The three key advantages of using Omio are

• it offers prices in multiple currencies
• it usually offers price comparison with other modes of travel including flights and buses
• when visiting Europe, you can book journeys in multiple countries in one transaction.

The disadvantage of booking with Omio is that it often adds a booking fee to the final price; therefore when it does so without offering a price advantage, SMTJ doesn't tend to offer Omio as a booking option.

OBB is the national rail operator and its booking service offers journeys by express trains within Austria, as well as international journeys which don't involve making a connection outside of Austria.

It pays off to book online, as the discounted 'Sparscheine' tickets are only ever made available on the website, and when making international journeys to and from Austria, these Sparscheine tickets tend to be cheaper. OBB can offer particularly good value for money when travelling with children on international rail journeys, but something to watch out for when travelling between Austria and Germany on daytime trains, is that reservations are an optional extra; but if you book 1st class tickets with the Germany railways website DB, the reservations are complimentary.

OBB often takes a unique approach to its booking path, but a key thing to keep in mind is that the first price you will see for any journey is that of a Second Class seat. The costs of upgrading to first class, a reservation, or a sleeping cabin etc, is then added to this price.

Final Destination

Milano Cle or Torino P.N. or Genova (the Frecce trains) Geneve and Zurich (the EC trains) Two of the daily departures, which have been included in the frequency total above, are EC trains that are heading to Switzerland.

All trains also call at: Venezia Mestre

Most trains also call at: Vicenza

There are no departures from Venezia S. Lucia by the Frecce trains between 08:18 and 10:48, and the final Frecce train of the day currently typically departs at 16:48; though there is usually an EC train at 17:18.

The alternative trains:

(1) Less frequent Italo trains now compete with Trenitalia's Frecce trains on the Venice to Verona route. They match the speed of these Frecce trains and can be cheaper, but tickets for those Italo trains aren't sold on the Trenitalia website. Though ticket prices and departure times of both the Frecce and Italo trains can be compared on the Omio and Trainline websites; see the links below

(2) Or there are Regionale Veloce trains from Venice to Verona on which seats can't be reserved.

They are also around 15 mins slower than either of the two express train services, but they are generally cheaper; they definitely will be if you'll be booking tickets last minute at the station.

The newer type of ETR 700 trains are used for the overwhelming majority of the departures on this route; ShowMeTheJourney has yet to capture any images of these trains.

The highlight of this 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.

Book early and save: Yes

Online bookings usually open: 4 months ahead of the travel date; though this period of time can be shorter, particularly when searching for journeys more than three months ahead during October and March.

A choice of train services:

There is now a choice of three train services on the Venice to Verona route:

(1) If you want to travel to Verona 15 mins faster and have the peace of mind of an assigned seat, thanks to a complimentary seat reservation, then you can now either, take these Frecce trains operated by Trenitalia, OR an alternative Italo train. Those Italo trains are much less frequent, but they can be cheaper, particularly if you will only be booking a couple of weeks ahead of your travel date.

(2) Or there are Regionale Veloce trains on which seats can't be reserved. They are are also around 15 mins slower than either of the two express train services, but they are generally cheaper.

Think twice before taking these Frecce trains for this journey, yes they're more comfortable than the alternative Regionale Veloce (RGV/RV) trains and around 15 mins faster, but even the cheapest 'Super Economy' tickets are more than €6 more expensive. If you'll be booking at the station just before boarding, then you will save more than €10 by taking the Regionale Veloce trains.

Rail pass users can save avoid a €10 rail pass reservation fee by taking the Regionale Veloce trains.

Booking tickets for a Frecce/Italo train:

Tickets for the Trenitalia trains are placed on sale around 4 months in advance, but the Italo train tickets are made available around 5 months ahead.

Trenitalia does not sell tickets for the Italo trains - and Italo does not sell tickets for these Trenitalia trains.

If you're booking no more than 4 months ahead and have no particular preference for the train that you will be taking, the price and departure times of the Trenitalia and Italo trains can be directly compared on Trainline or Omio, though look out for the fact that both of these services will charge a booking fee.

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.

Complimentary seat reservations are included when booking tickets for either of these train services.

If you're heading from the historic heart of Venice/Venezia, then take care to select Venezia S. Lucia as 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.

Option 3: taking the Italo trains

7 x trains per day

Italo Guide

Italo trains compete with the Frecce services, provided by the national rail operator, Trenitalia, on the high speed routes which link major cities in Italy. The Italo booking site only sells tickets for journeys by its trains.

Happy rail Guide

Happy Rail is a Netherlands rail ticket agency which sells tickets for both national and international journeys within a range of countries including Belgium France, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland.

HappyRail doesn't charge booking fees in the conventional sense, but if you're not Dutch you can expect to pay additional transaction fees, which will be added to the total cost. That's because the most common form of online payment used in The Netherlands is 'iDEAL' and HappyRail doesn't charge a transaction fee for 'iDEAL' payments, but only Dutch residents can sign up to 'iDEAL'. Other forms of payment include Visa debit cards will incur a fee.

Final Destination: Milano Cle or Torino P.N.

All trains also call at: Venezia Mestre and Vicenza

These Italo trains now compete with Trenitalia's Frecce trains on this route from Venice to Verona

They match the speed of the Frecce trains and like the Frecce trains, if you book a ticket for these Italo trains, complimentary seat reservations are included

Tickets for these Italo trains can be cheaper than the Frecce trains, prices can be compared on the Omio and Trainline websites - see the links below.

Trenitalia does not sell tickets for these Italo trains.

Though if you will be buying tickets last minute at the station, the alternative service of slower Regionale Veloce trains, will be cheaper.

Online bookings open: 5 months ahead of the travel date

Tickets for the Trenitalia Frecce trains are placed on sale around 4 months in advance, but the Italo train tickets are made available around 5 months ahead.

Trenitalia does not sell tickets for the Italo trains - and Italo does not sell tickets for the Trenitalia trains.

If you're booking no more than 4 months ahead and have no particular preference for the train that you will be taking, the price and departure times of the Frecce and Italo trains can be directly compared on with Trainline or Omio, though look out for the fact that both of these services will charge a booking fee.

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.

Rail passes are not valid on the Italo trains

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Comprehensive Venice to Verona Guide: How to get from Venice to Verona, Italy!

Marco Santos

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Looking for the best ways to travel from Venice to Verona? Then this comprehensive guide on the best modes of travel between these two great Italian cities is for you!

Venice, one of the most beautiful cities in Italy, is just a short train ride away from another charming destination, Verona. 

If you are planning a trip to Venice you may want to add a day trip or two to your Venice itinerary , so a day trip to Verona provides the right change of scenery to relax and view the very balcony from where Romeo used to woo his childhood sweetheart, Juliet, a truly iconic Italian site .

Whether you are in fact planning a day trip to Verona or simply combining a visit to both cities on your Italian Itinerary, then you may be wondering what the best way is of getting from Venice to Verona. 

In this guide, I’ll outline exactly how that do that by providing a breakdown of the various transport options available on this journey! Whether travelling from Verona to Venice, or vice versa, by train, by bus, or by car – getting between these two cities should be a breeze!

P.s. – Don’t miss my guide on travelling between Milan and Venice , in case you’re adding Italy’s fashion capital to your itinerary too!

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Pssst…Have you packed all your essentials? Make sure to read our European packing list post to ensure you’ve ticked all the packing necessities off your list!

Flights from Venice to Verona:

There are no airlines that link Venice Marco Polo (VCE) airport directly with Verona Villafranca airport (VRN) because of the short distance. However if air travel is the only option, you can catch a one-stop flight via Tirana operated by Albawings and Air Albania for about €200 in economy class. The total flight duration will be 5h and 35m. 

Searching for flight options? Check out my favourite site – Skyscanner – to compare and book the best fares on our given route. 

Venice to Verona Train:

Journey time: 50 minutes

The most comfortable and fastest way to travel from Venice to Verona is by train. Not only is the frequency good, but the fares are also reasonable and the journey itself across Italy’s Veneto region is full of variety. 

The travel time between the stations of Venezia Santa Lucia and Verona Porta Nova by high-speed trains is about 50 minutes. In addition, there are slower services linking the two cities which take around two hours to complete the journey of about 120km.

Venice to Verona by Train: Services

There are three train companies that provide high-speed connections on the Venice Verona train route. Trenitalia is not only the country’s national rail company but also the largest with up to four trains leaving every hour for Verona. 

Other options are Italo , which operates one service each in the morning and evening. Then the third operator is Deutsche Bahn, with just a single service per day, which usually departs from Venice at 13:30 pm every afternoon. The first train leaves Venice at 05:05 hrs and the last one at 21:24 hrs for Verona on weekdays and 05:40 hrs and 00:47 hrs on weekends.

All three operators are wheel-chair friendly and have flexible luggage policies. The Verona Venice train services run by Trenitalia have Standard, Business, Premium and Executive classes with passenger amenities varying accordingly, extra legroom to seat service. Italo has two classes Prima, offering plush seats and complimentary wine, and Smart which provides a no-frill but cheap service. The DB has a first and second class with amenities varying with the price of the ticket.

Trains from Venice to Verona: Fares and buying tickets

Train tickets can be booked as much as three to four months in advance on the Italian railroad system. To get the best rates one must book as early as possible, avoid rush hours and travel as early in the morning or early afternoon. 

Top Tip: I love searching, comparing, and booking through a comparative site such as Omnio. Not only will you see all the availability, but you can also compare against other modes of transport too. Click here to view & book on Omnio today.

If you plan well, you can travel on the train from Venice to Verona for as little as €9.45 on any of the three high-speed networks. This fare may even be available on the day of travel if you leave very early. In any case, you won’t have to pay more than €23 for a ticket to Verona. The powerful search engine of Omio will guide you to all the schedules, best deals and tickets available for your preferred date of journey.

Verona & Venice Train station

Venezia Santa Lucia is the main station of Venice, while travellers can also board from Mestre station, on the mainland. Santa Lucia is situated in the centre of the Old district, very close to San Marco square and other major attractions of the city. 

Facilities include free WiFi, restaurants, lockers and paid parking. You can access Santa Lucia by a twenty minutes water taxi ride from St Mark’s Square.

When travelling on the Verona to Venice train you’ll depart from the central Verona train station,  Porta Nuova. The station is a short fifteen minutes walk from the city centre. Apart from being connected by bus, taxi, tram and subway services, the station offers free Wi-Fi, lockers, restaurants and paid parking. Some services may terminate at Fiera station in the south or Porta Vescovo to the east.

Venice to Verona Bus Service

Journey time: From 1 Hour 20 minutes

If you are visiting Northern Italy, there is every reason you would be going both to Venice and Verona. For as little as €8 you can catch a Venice Verona bus from the main car park near Piazzale Roma from Isola Nova del Tronchetto, and arrive at Verona Staziazone or Viale Girolamo Cardinale. 

The average time to complete the journey between the two cities is roughly between one hour and twenty minutes to two hours and five minutes being the slowest. All services between Venice and Verona are non-stop services. The bus companies on this route are GoOpti and FLiXBUS. 

As many as 164 buses ply daily on this route with the first departure at 12:00 am and the last at 11:45 pm

Bus from Venice to Verona:

The buses which travel on the route from Venice to Verona are all run by reliable operators. The best way to get a good price is by booking your ticket as far ahead as possible. 

Prices start from as little as €8 on the Verona Venice bus route (and vice versa) for a one-way ticket per adult, and as mentioned above, the Omio site is the best comparative & bookable guide for public transport all over Italy.

Driving from Venice to Verona by Car

Distance from Venice to Verona: 120 Kilometres

Travelling by car is a convenient way to get around in Italy at your own pace. The rental of the smallest car will set you back by approximately €20 per day, meaning it’s not the cheapest option compared to bus or train, but if you’re planning on a road trip through Italy, then hiring a car for the duration of your stay is definitely worthwhile. 

This price of course excludes the security deposit, fuel, and toll costs. That said, if you’re on a budget and still want to travel by car then it may be better to share a ride with the locals. Not only can you hone your language skills but do the journey for around €6. You can check on a carpooling website like BlaBlaCar for more details on this option.

If you are travelling by car on your own, then the fastest route from Venice to Verona is 120 km in length and takes about an hour and twenty minutes to cover. You need to follow highway A4 via Padua and Vicenza before you reach Venice. Another possible way, but a longer one, is via Strass Statale 434, which takes two and a half hours. Use the ViaMichelin website to plan out your route and compare estimated toll, and fuel costs to plan your budget for your trip!

Where To Stay In Venice & Verona

Looking for the perfect hotel to stay at during your stay? Check out these awesome hotel options in both Venice & Verona!

Venice Hotels:

A great mid-range hotel option in Venice is the beautiful Residenza d’Epoca San Cassiano . 

For a fantastic budget option, try out the Campiello Tron , in the heart of gorgeous Venice!

Finally, for those in search of the ultimate luxurious stay, consider booking into the elegant 5* The St. Regis Venice for a quintessential 5-star experience when staying in stunning Venice! 

Verona Hotels:

If you’re planning to overnight in Verona, then these hotels may be a good choice to consider.

The Corte Ristori B&B is a wonderful budget choice situated in the historical centre of Verona.

When it comes to mid-range properties, consider either the 4* Hotel Indigo Verona or the charming 3* Hotel Giulietta e Romeo , both set in prime locations in the city.

Want to stay over in Verona in the lap of luxury? Then look no further than the sophisticated 5* NH Collection Palazzo Verona for an unforgettable stay. 

What To Do – Venice & Verona Tours & Activities

When travelling, I absolutely adore experiencing and learning about a destination’s culture, food, history, and its people. There simply isn’t any better way to do this than booking a tour or activity that will give you a more hands-on approach to getting to know a new destination. 

Here are some fabulous suggestions for tours & activities in both Venice and Verona that you can book for your next visit! 

Venice Tours & Activities:

One of the most iconic landmarks in Venice is undoubtedly St. Marks Basilica and the Doge’s Palace. Enjoy a 3-Hour Guided Tour of the Basilica and Doge’s Palace to learn more about these incredible sights! 

Venice is known for it’s elaborate Carnival, hostel annually, and what better way to enjoy all the vibrant colours of Carnival than learn how to create your very own Carnival mask in this 1-Hour Venice Carnival Mask Workshop . 

Last but not least, no visit to Venice is complete without indulging in a romantic Gondola ride. Combined with a 2-hour walking tour, this Classic Gondola Ride & Walking Tour is a great way to tick sightseeing and a gondola ride off your list of things to see and do whilst visiting Venice, Italy!

Click here to search for more awesome tours & activities in Venice !

Verona Tours & Activities:

Whilst in historic Verona, consider this 2.5-Hours Walking Tour through Verona’s Historic Centre or savour the flavours of Italy on this 3.5-Hours Verona Cooking Class where you’ll cook up a storm, the Italian way!

Want to see all the sights and sounds of Verona? I usually love booking a 24 or 48-hour Verona Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour . It’s a wonderful way to whizz around the city in a short amount of time and see all the sights, then decide which to return to later!

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Verona to Venice – An Unmissable Day Trip in Italy (With Travel Tips and Sights to See)

By Author Rossi Thomson

Posted on Last updated: 5th September 2022

Categories Day Trips in Italy , Veneto , Venice , Verona

A day trip from Verona to Venice in Italy is easy, enjoyable, and a must-do.

For its location in the heart of the venetian lagoon, venice is universally known as the world’s most unique and beautiful city..

Venice is also rich in important historic and artistic sights, it is a hub of artisan crafts and a stage for large-scale worldwide known events. In a nutshell, the city of water offers a great number of things to see, do, and enjoy. Several of them can be covered in a day. 

With a travel time starting from an hour and 12 mins one way and with trains connecting Verona and Venice dozens of times throughout the day, this is a day trip in Italy that you simply must do. Don’t miss the chance!

To make it easy for you, in this blog post, I have collated all the details to make planning a day trip from Verona to Venice a success. From first-hand tried and tested information on how to travel between these two Italian cities to a shortlist of the major sights to see in Venice in a day, everything’s covered. 

Now, I would like to share my tips with you to help you have a great experience, too. Logically organised in easy chunks, below you will find the information that you need to enjoy Venice on a great day trip from Verona in Italy.

Have a look!  

Verona to venice – an unmissable day trip in italy (with travel tips and sights to see), where is venice, italy.

Venice is the capital of the Northern Italian region of the Veneto . Famously, the historic centre of the city is built on 118 small islands grouped together in the heart of the Venetian Lagoon. A long car and railway bridge connects Venice to the mainland.

Venice is within close proximity to Veneto’s other large cities, namely: 

• Padua – westwards about 40 km away from Venice;
• Vicenza – westwards about 70 km away from Venice; and
• Verona – westwards about 121 km away from Venice.

Venice is connected to all three cities by road and railway. Travel between them is easy, well-organised, and inexpensive.

The historic city’s train station – Venezia Santa Lucia – is an end of the line station and among the 14 largest and busiest train stations in Italy. On average, it serves 450 high-speed and regional trains a day and deals with 30 million passengers a year.  

Venice is easy and quick to reach from a number of large Italian cities like Milan , Bologna , Turin, Florence , and Naples in addition to the Italian capital Rome. Venice also enjoys excellent railway connections to a number of important European cities in Austria, Switzerland, Germany, and France.

Geographically speaking, Venice has two parts:

• The historic centre of Venice – built on 118 islands in the Venetian Lagoon and surrounded by water on all sides. This was the capital of the Republic of Venice and nowadays is one of the biggest tourist destinations in the world. If you want to explore the beauty and heritage of Venice on a day trip from Verona, you need to travel to the Venezia Santa Lucia train station which serves the historic centre of Venice.
• The mainland area of Venice – known as Venezia Mestre or simply Mestre, this is the large borough on the mainland. The trains from Verona to Venice first stop at the Venezia Mestre train station before heading across the water to the Venezia Santa Lucia train station in the historic centre of the city. First-time visitors at times get confused and get off the train at Venezia Mestre. Unless you have a specific interest in Mestre, you need to stay on the train until the end of the line at Venezia Santa Lucia.   

Why Visit Venice from Verona?

If you are spending more than two days in Verona, it’s always a good idea to take a day trip to Venice. The city of water doesn’t really need an introduction and it’s famous worldwide for its unique location, multilayered history, priceless works of art, and mesmerising beauty. Once the capital of the mighty Republic of Venice which ruled over the Mediterranean trade for over 1,000 years, nowadays the historic city of Venice is a must-see for anyone who loves beauty, art, and history. 

Plus, Verona itself has a centuries-old connection to Venice for it used to be part of the Republic of Venice from 1405 to 1797. It being so close to Venice gives you a chance to simply jump on the train or hire a car and make the very manageable day trip across the Veneto .

With a history that spans many centuries, nowadays Venice is an important cultural and artistic centre in Northern Italy . For its concentration of unique historic, urban, and artistic landmarks and for its extraordinary natural landscape, Venice and its Lagoon have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. 

From its main sights – many of which are clustered around the spectacular St. Mark’s Square and Grand Canal – to its many hidden gems and corners dotted all over the historic centre, Venice is always a delight to discover. With a bit of forward planning and having a clear idea in mind as to what you want to see there in a day, a trip from Verona to Venice is an unmissable adventure to leave memories that last a lifetime.

How to Travel from Verona to Venice?

There are two main convenient ways to travel from Verona to Venice. Here they are in further details:

Verona to Venice by Train – train times are from short to manageable depending on the type of train you choose. There are dozens of trains running between Verona and Venice all throughout the day.

In general, there are two types of trains here:

High-speed trains ( Frecciarossa and ItaloTreno ):

• On average they take about 1 h 12 mins from Verona Porta Nuova train station to Venezia Santa Lucia train station.
• They are very swish and travel really fast .
• However, this type of trains cost more and the tickets for them get more expensive the closer to the date of travel you buy them.
• If you want to maximise your sightseeing time and don’t mind the cost, then get a high-speed train from Verona to Venice. The earlier you buy your tickets , the less you will pay, so keep an eye on the TrenItalia and ItaloTreno websites for the best pricing.

Regional trains ( Regionale Veloce and Regionale ):

• The tickets for both Regionale Veloce and Regionale trains cost the same , don’t increase in price no matter how close to departure you buy them, can be used for both a Regionale Veloce or a Regionale train, and can be bought on the day of travel from the ticket machines or the ticket kiosks at the train station.
• The thing to remember is that once you buy your ticket for a Regionale Veloce or a Regionale train, you need to validate it before you board the train! Basically, you need to place your ticket in the slot of one of the machines affixed to the walls/pillars of the train station and wait for the machine to print a code on the ticket. If you don’t do it, your ticket is not valid and fines are large.
• A Regionale Veloce train is a fast regional train that only stops at the major train stations along the way. 
• A Regionale Veloce train takes about 1 h 28 mins from Verona to Venice.
• These trains are new, well-maintained , and very comfortable . Usually, the train carriages have two levels so you can climb the steps to the top floor of the train and enjoy the views from there.
• The Regionale Veloce trains are a great alternative to the high-speed trains – about three times cheaper and with just over 15 mins difference in travel times.
• A Regionale train is a slow regional train which stops at every train station – no matter how small – along the way.
• The Regionale trains take from 2 h 16 mins to 2 h 22 mins to reach Venice from Verona, so it’s best to get a Regionale Veloce train (especially as the price is the same). 

Train Stations:

Depending on where you are staying in Verona, there are two train stations from which to start your day trip to Venice. Both of these train stations are on the same train line:

• Verona Porta Nuova – this is the city’s main railway station. It is about 20 mins on foot and about 10-12 mins by bus from Piazza Bra and Arena di Verona. 
• Verona Porta Vescovo – this is a small local railway station on the left side of the River Adige. Travelling to Venice, it is the first station after Verona Porta Nuova. Bear in mind that this train station is only served by the Regionale Veloce and Regionale trains. So, if you are planning to travel by high-speed train from Verona to Venice, you need to start your journey from the Verona Porta Nuova train station.

As mentioned above, there are two train stations in Venice, too. Both of them are on the same train line:

• Venezia Santa Lucia train station – if you want to visit Venice proper, i.e. the historic centre of Venice on the islands in the Venetian Lagoon, this is the train station you need to travel to. The travel times given above apply to the journeys from Verona Porta Nuova to this train station.
• Venezia Mestre train station – if you have a specific interest in Mestre – the mainland administrative borough of Venice, you need to travel to this station. It precedes the Venezia Santa Lucia train station and travel times from the Verona Porta Nuova train station to it will be on average 10-12 mins shorter.

Buying Tickets Online:

To check train travel times and buy train tickets in advance, you can use one of these two websites:

• TrenItalia – for both high-speed trains and regional trains;
• ItaloTreno – for high-speed trains only.

Both are easy to navigate and have an English user interface. The only thing to remember is that on the TrenItalia website you need to use the Italian names of the train stations (as given above) when you are doing a search for tickets.

Verona to Venice by Car – you can easily and quickly travel from Verona to Venice by car. The journey by toll roads can take anything from just over an hour to two hours depending on how heavy the traffic is. This very helpful website will give you an estimate of how much the tolls are going to cost. Just be prepared for a more of an assertive type of driving and drivers that seem to be on the offensive.

As you know, Venice is a car-free city. You can park on the island of Tronchetto which is like one huge car park. Just follow the signs after crossing over from the mainland on the long Liberty Bridge. It’s easy and your GPS app will be able to point you in the right direction. Once at Tronchetto, you can get the people mover to Piazzale Roma and start exploring from there.

Another option is to park at one of the car parks at Piazzale Roma and either walk from there or take the vaporetto (Venice’s water bus) from there down the Grand Canal. 

If you do a search online, you will find several different car park operators and then you can choose the most convenient one for you. 

What to see in Venice on a Day Trip from Verona?

One day is never enough for Venice but it’s better than none. There are many things to do, see, and fall in love with in Venice, Italy. If you have a plan in mind and/or are prepared to be walking around all day, you can certainly cover a lot of ground here from morning till dusk.

Just make sure that you wear your most comfortable shoes and clothes, that in summer you bring a water bottle with you (you can refill it from the free water fountains around town), and that you are not afraid of getting lost once or twice (it’s part of the experience of being in Venice). 

A great introduction to the beauty of Venice is to simply take vaporetto number 1 either from Piazzale Roma or from Venezia Santa Lucia train station down the Grand Canal. This way, you will be able to see numerous splendid palaces, historic churches and Rialto Bridge before arriving in style at St. Mark’s Square where many of the city’s major sights are grouped around.

Here is a shortlist to get you started planning your day trip from Verona to Venice:

• Grand Canal – take vaporetto number 1 all the way to St. Mark’s Square. The journey down the Grand Canal is a fabulous introduction to the beauty of Venice. Along the way you will see such stunning buildings and structures as Ca’ Pesaro ,  Ca’ d’Oro , Rialto Bridge,   Ca’ Rezzonico , Accademia Bridge,  Gallerie dell’Accademia , and  Basilica Santa Maria della Salute . The vaporetto (this is what water buses are called in Venice) will take you all the way down to the large expanse of water known as St. Mark’s Basin with  St. Mark’s Square  and the  Doge’s Palace  on one side and the islet of  San Giorgio Maggiore  on the other.
• Doge’s Palace  – a visit to this splendid pink and white Gothic building will give you an excellent idea about the Republic of Venice as a political and commercial titan during its heyday. You will also gain an understanding of the Republic’s unique governmental structure and will see some truly stunning monumental pieces of art.
• St. Mark’s Basilica  and  St. Mark’s Campanile – Venice’s most iconic church that is covered with gold mosaics inside. Its belltower is almost 100 m tall and it’s diagonally across from the basilica’s facade. Make sure that you take the lift to its top to enjoy breathtaking views over the city of water.
• Rialto Bridge  and  Rialto Markets  – one of Venice’s most famous sights, the elegant stone arch of Rialto Bridge straddles the Grand Canal at its narrowest point. Right next to it you can explore the Rialto markets offering an abundance of fresh produce and fresh fish.
• Museums, churches, and sights – two of the most famous museums here are Gallerie dell’Accademia  and  Peggy Guggenheim’s Collection . In addition, there is a whole host of museums, churches, and sights here to satisfy every type of interest in history and art. Here are some suggestions: Fondazione Querini Stampalia , Ca’ Pesaro , Ca’ Rezzonico , Teatro La Fenice , Scuola Grande San Rocco , Basilica dei Frari .
• Cicchetti  –  take every opportunity to enjoy Venice’s own finger foods that are traditionally washed down with a glass of wine (called  ombra  by the Venetians);
• Historical Events  – if you are in Venice at the right time, enjoy a splendid event.  Carnevale ,  Venice Historical Regatta , the Regatta of the  Ancient Maritime Republics , and the annual  Befana  race are particularly famous.
• Private Tours with a Truly Venetian Local Guide  – for private tours of Venice, I always recommend Luisella Romeo from  See Venice  and Erika Cornali from  When in Venice . They can help you experience Venice authentically and tailor a tour to your specifications. 

There are many more beautiful sights and unique locations to visit in Venice, Italy on a day trip from Verona. If you are after some hidden corners and little-known gems, make sure that you read this exhaustive article:

• Hidden Gems in Venice – 101 Things to Do in Venice, Italy Off the Beaten Track

It covers in extensive detail the many curious, weird, and whimsical things that make Venice such a unique city and a must-see destination when you are in Italy.

What Is Your Personal Experience of Travelling from Verona to Venice?

I spent six years living in Vicenza – an elegant historic city halfway between Verona and Venice in Italy. As such, I took every opportunity to travel to both Venice and Verona on day trips to explore their art, history, culture, unique events, delicious food, and lovely city settings.

Travelling by train and by car around the Veneto is incredibly easy and inexpensive. The Veneto is the Northern Italian region which Venice, Verona, and Vicenza are a part of. Travel distances between the tree cities are short and easy to navigate. A modern motorway leads directly from Verona all the way to Venice. Dozens of train connect the two cities all throughout the day. 

The trains are clean, new, and well-maintained. They feel safe. While they can get quite busy in the mornings and in the late afternoons with students and workers commuting between Venice, Verona, and the towns and cities between the two, the journey is not long per se and it’s never an inconvenience to make it. 

Venice has so much to offer that a day here quickly flies away. Delving into the city’s history and art is very satisfying for you always end up discovering new things. Even if you are here just for a day, you can explore places of great historic, architectural, and artistic importance. Plus, the city as a whole is very beautiful and turning every corner, crossing every bridge, walking along every canal reveals more beauty to truly fall in love with.

Yes, the most popular sights will be besieged by crowds. In summer the sun can be very, very hot. Yet, Venice – the real, authentic one – is easy to discover even on a day trip. The city of water has a way to get under your skin, to make you really fall for it. 

I full-heartedly recommend taking a day trip from Verona to Venice to anyone spending more than two days in Verona and wanting to see the most beautiful city in the world with their own eyes.

A small disclaimer is due here: All the information contained in this blog post is up to date at the date of publishing it. This is not professional, exclusive advice. Just personal experiences and suggestions shared without any obligation to you and any expectations from you.

In Conclusion

Taking a day trip from Verona to Venice is a great way to make your Italian holiday even more exciting.  

These two Italian cities are a manageable distance away from one another. They are connected by a modern motorway and multiple trains run between the two all throughout the day. Hence visiting Venice from Verona is easy and straightforward. Plus, Venice – universally recognised as the world’s most beautiful city – has many splendid sights and museums several of which can be covered in one day.

In the above blog post, I give you detailed information on how to make such a day trip. From how to get from Verona to Venice to a shortlist of what to do and see in Venice in one day, all the bases are covered.

I hope that the information provided will galvanise you to put Venice at the top of your travel wish list and that you will visit this exciting Italian city on a day trip from Verona (or even stay longer) as soon as this is possible.

Enjoy your day trip to Venice, Italy!

More helpful links.

• Haunted Venice – Legends, Mysteries, and Stories to Creep Yourself Out About the Most Romantic Place in the World
• Venice, Italy – 15 Weird and Wonderful Types of Boats You Can Only See in La Serenissima
• A Walk through Venice on a Sunny, Post-Covid-19 Day
• Venice to Padua – The Best Day Trip in Italy (With Travel Tips and Sights to See)
• 3 Easy Ways to Travel from Verona to Lake Garda
• Best 12 Towns to Visit around Lago di Garda – Italy’s Largest Lake
• Lake Garda with Kids or The Best 11 Things to Do at Lake Garda for Families
• 10 Best Cities in Veneto, Italy to Visit and What to See in Each
• 30 Days of Adventures in the Veneto, Italy – #30daysofadventures
• Top 15 Places to Visit in the Veneto, Italy – The Ultimate Guide
• 15 Most Colourful Places in the Veneto, Italy to Delight Photographers and Curious Travellers
• 18 of the Best Cities to Visit in Northern Italy (With Travel Tips and Nearest Airports)
• Video of  Squero di San Trovaso  – the only gondola-making workshop left in Venice
• Video of  Rialto Fish Market
• Video of the most stunning room in  Palazzo Grimani  – an off-the-beaten-track palace museum in Venice
• Video of  St. Mark’s Square  in Venice with the large stage of the Venetian Carnival
• Video of  Venetian gondolas  with the island of San Giorgio Maggiore at the back
• Video of the opening parade of the  Historical Regatta  in Venice
• Video of the  Grand Canal  as seen from the Accademia Bridge
• Video of  Ca’ Macana  – a renowned Venetian mask maker
• Video of the  Festa della Madonna della Salute  – an important celebration in Venice
• Video of  Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo  – one of the most beautiful buildings in Venice
• Video of the  view from Rialto Bridge
• Video of the view from  Accademia Bridge
• Video of  St. Mark’s Square

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• Is Verona worth visiting? 8 Reasons to visit

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Welcome to my guide that looks at my best reasons to visit Verona in Italy.

Did you know that Verona is one of Veneto’s provinces and the one that registers the highest number of tourist arrivals after Venice? This city counts on a millennary history that spans from the Roman era to the Middle Ages and Renaissance .

Verona is known for the setting of Shakespeare’s tragic love story, “Romeo and Juliet,” and the imposing Roman amphitheatre called Arena di Verona .

While you’re here be sure to visit its picturesque squares, bustling markets in Piazza delle Erbe, go for walks along the Adige river and enjoy some al fresco dining.

Verona offers a blend of tradition and modernity that captures the hearts of all who wander through its ancient gates and narrow streets.

So if you’re currently asking yourself, is Verona worth visiting? Look no further, as below I’ll go into further detail and explain all the reasons why I believe it is!

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Is Verona worth visiting?

The one thing I love about Verona and keeps me travelling back to this city is simply its historic centre, the vast choice of cool bars for aperitivo and to go shopping.

Then of course, no visit to Verona is complete without going for the Lungadige walk to Ponte Pietra and up to Castel San Pietro for the best view of Verona from above!

In this guide, I’m going to explain where Verona is situated and how easy it is to get to as well as 8 reasons why it’s worth visiting from my personal experience. Let’s go!

Where is Verona?

Verona is situated in the Veneto region, in north east Italy and it’s one of the most touristic cities in Italy. The historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site too.

Historic crossroads between southern Italy and the Alps, Verona has always drawn political and military interest over the centuries. It’s about 121 kilometres west of Venice (1 hour and 15 minutes drive), making it an easy day trip, especially by train.

It’s roughly 150 kilometres east of Milan and 30 kilometres east of Lake Garda (Peschiera del Garda). Verona is not only one of the most beautiful cities to discover , but also the perfect base to explore northern Italy and you can see it as a stop in my 10 days northern Italy itinerary where I have outlined things to do as well.

Other areas of interest and easy to reach from Verona are the Valpolicella wine region, the Dolomites and smaller towns such as Valeggio sul Mincio, the Natural Regional Park of Lessinia, Mantua and Brescia in Lombardy.

How far is Verona from Venice?

Verona is located 121 kilometres from Venice , a drive of approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. Getting to Verona from Venice is pretty simple for the most part.

You can either rent a car and drive down the A4 motorway (Autostrada Serenissima) or get a high-speed train from Venezia Santa Lucia to Verona Porta Nuova.

With over 70 trains running daily between the two cities, connectivity is excellent and you can also choose between two companies: Trenitalia and Italo.

There are also buses connecting the two cities on a daily basis. Although this option takes a bit more time, it’s worth considering, especially if travelling on a tight budget.

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8 Reasons to Visit Verona

Now that we have the logistics out the way, it is time to dive into this travel guide and take a better look at all the best reasons why Verona is worth visiting .

If you’re still unsure whether Verona will be your next travel destination in Italy or whether it’s worth visiting as a day trip from Milan (or even Venice), you can finally clear the air as below you’ll find all the information needed to make the right decision.

In case you didn’t already know, one reason many people visit Verona is because…

It’s the city of Romeo and Juliet

For those who are already in the know, we can safely say that Verona equals Romeo and Juliet, right? In fact, it is becoming common knowledge that visitors from all over the world travel to Verona especially to visit Juliet’s House and Juliet’s Balcony .

Then, in the courtyard, just in front of the house, there’s also Juliet’s statue. The legend has it, touching the left breast of Juliet’s statue will bring you good luck! Despite the extreme popularity of this attraction , it’s worth stopping by the balcony and if you want, visit the former Capuleti’s palace (Juliet’s family name).

The tragic love story between Romeo and Juliet, one of Shakespeare’s most iconic masterpieces , is one of the most famous love stories of all time and will always be linked to Verona! Some visitors even do this footprints tour along with a local guide.

To see the exact balcony where Juliet used to whisper love words to her Romeo has its why and is definitely worth adding it to your Verona itinerary.

For the Arena di Verona

The Arena di Verona is a Roman amphitheatre dating back to the 1st century! The famous attraction stands imperiously in the heart of Verona, Piazza Bra , as a bold testament of this city’s millenary history.

This Roman amphitheatre is one of the most well-preserved in the world and this alone, is a valid reason to travel to Verona! On top of that, it is worth noting that the Arena is not just some ‘dead’ ruin standing in the middle of the city but rather a lively opera theatre , that attracts classic music lovers from all over.

During summer, you can attend one or more performances during the summer opera festival . Throughout the year there are several live performances taking place in the Arena , from music concerts to ballet shows .

This historic venue not only showcases operatic masterpieces such as:

• Turandot by Giacomo Puccini
• Aida by Giudeppe Verdi
• The Barber of Seville by Giochino Rossini

But it also hosts an eclectic selection of concerts by Italian and international stars , making it a cultural hub in the heart of Verona which is open to all visitors.

💡 Local tip: By getting the 24 or 48 hours Verona City Card you can skip the lines at the Arena and get free entrance to many city museums including the Torre dei Lamberti, Castelvecchio museum and the Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore.

To cross Ponte Pietra

This is one of those landmarks where there is no need for me to over describe it as you’ll understand as soon as you step foot on it. Ponte Pietra is the oldest bridge in Verona and by simply crossing it, it’s like making a journey back in time .

It was restored after World War II and it offers unparalleled views of the Adige River and the city. It’s a stone bridge that leads you to the cable car to get to Castel San Pietro and the Archeological Museum and Roman theatre.

A stroll here at sunset and then up to the hilltop of Castel San Pietro, offers a moment of timeless beauty. It’s a favourite spot for photographers and romantics, capturing the enduring allure of Verona’s storied past.

Stroll along the Adige river

A tranquil walk along the Adige River is a must if you want to experience Verona like a local . The river surrounds Verona’s historic centre as if it was there to protect it.

I recommend the Lungadige Tullio Donatelli walk that offers lovely views of the river and Ponte Pietra. If you’re going for a stroll around sunset time, take the street via Sottoriva , packed with cosy restaurants and aperitivo bars .

You can also start your walk from Castelvecchio and keep walking until you get to the Duomo of Verona. There’s no need for me to say this, but remember to wear some comfy footwear and take your time to enjoy the scenic stops along the way .

Whether you go for a lovely walk in the morning or to wind down in the evening, the Lungadige paths are the perfect ways to see the city from a different perspective .

Everything is within walkable distance

One of the things that I appreciate the most of Verona is its compact size , making it a perfect destination to explore on foot .

You can visit all the best attractions in the city centre in just under 24 hours but I recommend taking extra time if you can. It is a privilege to be here and believe me when I say that, there are not many more UNESCO World Heritage sites that have so many landmarks spanning centuries of history, all within walkable distance .

From the ancient Arena to Juliet’s balcony, and from the beautiful churches to romantic piazzas, you can easily walk past one attraction and without realising you already are in front of another! There are many pedestrian streets in Verona which are perfect to explore the city on foot and enjoy its hidden corners in tranquillity .

If you want a place to stay in Verona, which is only a few minutes walk from the Arena, I recently stayed at the Domus Verona Apartment and can highly recommend it.

To go shopping

Shopping in Verona is all about style and elegance and every time I plan a trip to this city, I can’t help but think about all the great selection of shops I can find.

Even though I don’t consider myself as the world’s biggest shopping lover, I have to admit that Verona offers an enjoyable shopping experience , starting from independent boutique shops, moving to designer stores , and local markets .

The best area for shopping (or even window shopping) is Via Mazzini . This is a busy pedestrian street lined with shops from book to clothes stores but also jewelleries and a wide choice of bars where to have a coffee or a tasty lunch.

Piazza delle Erbe hosts a daily market where you can find fresh produce but also souvenirs you can take at home with you. Long story short, whether you’re after a new bag or pair of sandals made in Italy or even handcrafted gifts that are unique to the region, in Verona you should be able to find everything you are looking for!

For the day trips you can do

Verona’s strategic location in north east Italy makes it an ideal base for day trips . For example, you can visit Lake Garda which is the largest lake in Italy and is only a 30 minutes drive away and can also be reached by train in just 13 minutes!

Then if you have enough time and energy left and you want to fill your eyes with the beauty of the Dolomites , you can also easily reach them and spend a day immersed in breathtaking scenery and take part in some of the year-round outdoor activities.

Then for the wine enthusiasts, Verona offers the perfect opportunity to venture on over to the Valpolicella region to visit vineyards and sample exquisite red wines or even to Bardolino , a charming lakeside town, also famous for wine production .

If you have some spare time in Verona, why don’t you opt for a day trip to Venice or Milan? If you don’t like the idea of visiting a big city, go for smaller towns in the Veneto and Lombardy regions such as Vicenza, Padua, Mantua and Brescia .

For Verona’s cuisine (and wines!)

Verona’s cuisine is unbeliveably good and you have an incredible choice of eateries serving both traditional foods but also revisitation with a modern twist .

There’s no need to say that every single dish can be perfectly complemented by the renowned wines of the Veneto region . Must-try dishes are the risotto all’Amarone , made with the local Amarone wine, and pastissada de caval , a horse meat stew and the Lesso e Pearà , boiled meat accompanied by a peppery sauce.

All the best osterias and trattorias in the city serve these and other specialties, and the Ostregheteria Sottoriva 23 is one of the best! Among the local wines you can pair with your dishes, try the Valpolicella, Soave, and Bardolino .

Is Verona worth visiting? Final Words

That is all for this travel guide. If you’re still asking yourself whether you should visit Verona or not, by now you know that this city is absolutely worth the hype!

With its cobblestoned streets, charming squares, shops and restaurants, Verona promises a great time and it’s also the perfect base to explore many more places .

While you are planning to be in this part of the country, why not take a look at some of the other magical cities in the Veneto region that you can easily visit from here?

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Venice Simplon-Orient-Express: 11 Things to Know You Go

Posted: October 13, 2023 | Last updated: October 13, 2023

The remodeled carriages on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express were all built in the early 20th century.

Courtesy of Belmond

For a lot of people, a journey on an antique luxury train such as the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express (VSOE) is a dream come true, even if they’ve never read or seen Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express . The ride is an opportunity to return to the golden age of train travel, when passengers handed off their steamer trunks to white-gloved stewards and dined on porcelain plates.

Each itinerary has its own rewards, and indeed, every night is different depending on where you’re going and who you’re with. Here’s what I learned during my own train journey from Venice through Vienna to London on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express with Belmond.

There are several routes—research the itinerary that’s right for you

The original Orient Express ran between Paris and Istanbul, with stops in Hungary and Romania, but on Belmond’s Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, there are nearly two dozen journeys you can take. A five-night itinerary from Paris to Istanbul is offered only a few times in the spring and summer and includes three nights on the train. The 2024 dates are May 31 to June 5 (Paris to Istanbul), June 7 to June 12 (Istanbul to Paris), August 23 to August 30 (Paris to Istanbul), and August 30 to September 4 (Istanbul to Paris).

At other times, trips include stops in such cities as Vienna, Budapest, Prague, Verona, Amsterdam, Florence, Rome, Brussels, and Innsbruck.

There’s no such thing as too dressy . . .

Guests are informed of the dress code in advance of the trip. Jeans and tennis shoes are not acceptable daywear, and formal attire is requested for dinner. It’s no joke. I saw folks dressed in tuxedos and floor-length ballgowns and wearing antique jewelry. My advice? Embrace it. I was a bit intimidated by the idea of dressing up. But it turned out to be fun, almost like putting on a costume.

. . . but don’t panic if you’re not a fashionista

During the day, I wore a couple of simple linen dresses; for dinners, I brought two cocktail dresses. The train is a great opportunity to recycle wedding party attire you thought you’d never wear again or to check out the vintage section of a thrift shop. Services like Rent the Runway let you wear fancy clothes without having to buy them.

All that being said, try to fit everything in an overnight bag and a carry-on suitcase . The train compartments are authentically small, with only narrow overhead luggage racks and a couple of hangers for long garments. Large suitcases will be put into the train’s storage, and you won’t have access to them during the ride. I was fine fitting my beloved Osprey Meridian carry-on (sans day pack) and a Steve Madden weekender bag in my compartment.

(Though the Meridian is no longer available, the Osprey Fairview wheeled travel pack is similar.)

Take in the details

Riding on the VSOE truly is like being inside a time capsule; each car was built between 1926 and 1949 and has been meticulously restored. One of the most celebrated design moments onboard is the intricate glass windows in the dining car, designed by René Lalique in a Côte d’Azur style in 1929. The Grand Suites , meanwhile, are a masterclass in art deco style with hand-beaded embroidery, rich color palettes across plush fabrics, and special design elements inspired by Orient Express destinations like Paris, Istanbul, and Vienna. To step into one of the historic cabins is to be instantly transported to the 1920s.

Read the placards that describe each carriage’s history (car 3544 was reportedly used as a wartime brothel), track down car 3309 to admire the art deco marquetry panels by lauded French designer René Prou, and make time to admire such details as the painted flowers adorning your ceramic wash basin.

Unplug . . .

It’s a lot easier to enjoy the views, get to know fellow passengers, or write postcards (anything posted from the train itself will get a special Venice Simplon-Orient-Express stamp) when you’re not looking at your phone.

. . . but don’t forget to take some photos

There are so many magical elements on the VSOE, it’s hard to keep track. I took plenty of pictures of the train, but once I got home I realized that I only had a couple photos of myself. As a solo traveler , I wish I had asked fellow riders to help me document the occasion. I had gotten dressed up after all, and sometimes a selfie just won’t cut it.

Be prepared to eat—A LOT

Most overnight itineraries include afternoon tea, dinner, and breakfast or brunch the next day. When I boarded in Venice, I was welcomed with a glass of sparkling wine, then served afternoon tea with five different sweets. Only a couple hours later, there were snacks for cocktail hour, and supper was a four-course meal.

Decide if you’re an early bird or a night owl

There are two dinner seatings on the VSOE: one around 7 p.m., the other around 9 p.m. The maître d’ will note your seating preference in the afternoon and will also ask if you’re open to sitting with other travelers.

Eat early and you’ll have more time to digest all five courses before going to bed. Eat late and you’ll have to wait until the first shift finishes up in the dining cars.

The resident pianist plays in the bar car from 6 p.m. to midnight nightly, sometimes longer if passengers are still enjoying themselves later than that. Either way, there’s plenty of time for drinks before or after dinner—the bar car doesn’t close until the last guest has left.

Because of my route, I was able to try dinner at both times and personally, I ended up liking the later seating more; there was a bigger gap between afternoon tea and dinner, and I felt like I had even more time to make friends in the bar car before heading to the meal seating than during the earlier seating.

Manage your expectations

Yes, a trip on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is the trip of a lifetime. But you’re still riding an antique train. Unless you’ve booked one of the six grand suites , you’ll have to use the toilet at the end of each car. Twin cabins have bunk beds; if you’re traveling with someone else, your compartment will be, well, intimate. There is an option to book a double cabin, which adjoins two singles that can be combined as a double bed allowing for more space. As comfortable as the beds may be, there will be some jolts and bumps during the night. If the clacking of the tracks will keep you awake, bring earplugs.

Meet your fellow passengers

Many different types of travelers ride on the VSOE. I met couples, a mother-daughter duo, a family with two young children, former college roommates, and another solo female traveler. Some were Agatha Christie buffs, others wanted to bask in the atmosphere. Those looking for a bit of serenity could relax in the comfort of their cabin and dine alone or with only their traveling companions. Others could dine with strangers or chat in the bar car. Striking up a conversation is easy—just start with, “What brought you on the train?”

This article originally appeared online in 2019; it was most recently updated on October 13, 2023, to include current information.

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