6 Best Day Trips from Venice by Train

Venice's mainland station opens up the Veneto: Verona, Padua and Bologna are all under 90 minutes away, and the lagoon islands don't even need a train.

Day trips from Venice by train
1

Verona

1 h 10 min – 1 h 25 min · ~€10 Regionale

Juliet's balcony is skippable; the Roman Arena and wine bars are not.

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2

Padua

26 min (Regionale) · ~€5

Giotto's Scrovegni Chapel — book the timed slot before you go.

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4

Murano & Burano

vaporetto, no train · ACTV day pass €25

Glass, lace and the most photographed houses in the lagoon. Line 12 from Fondamente Nove.

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5

Treviso

35 min (Regionale) · ~€4

Canals without the crowds, and the birthplace of tiramisù.

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6

Trieste

2 h (Frecciarossa/RV) · from €14

Habsburg cafés and the Adriatic's grandest seafront square.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best day trip from Venice by train?

Verona is the strongest single pick — Juliet's balcony is skippable; the Roman Arena and wine bars are not.

Do I need to book trains in advance for day trips?

For high-speed trains, yes — 2–3 weeks ahead for the best fares. Regional trains have fixed prices; buy on the day.

Are these trips doable without a car?

Every trip on this page is chosen specifically because the train (or public transport) does the whole job.