Venice to Vienna: travel options
Approximate direct distance: 436 km • Travel distance depends on the route and transport you choose.
Compare the options
Recorded fares and journey times. Check each operator before booking.
| Transport Mode | Operator | Duration | Price guide | Stations / Airports | Key Booking Tip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| train Direct | OBB (Railjet / Nightjet) | 8h 5m |
Check fare
Fare source checked: 14 Oct 2026 Fares vary by departure and ticket conditions. Tickets and times: OBB (Railjet / Nightjet) |
Dep: Venezia Santa Lucia
Arr: Wien Hauptbahnhof
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The reviewed daytime Railjet takes 8 hours 5 minutes from Venezia Santa Lucia to Wien Hbf. The reviewed Nightjet 40236 instead leaves at 21:05 on 15 October 2026 and arrives at 07:58 on 16 October. Its checked calendar excludes 17–20 and 24–27 October; it is not daily. Select seated, couchette or sleeping-car accommodation and the actual fare and reservation. Pontebba works through 9 November can affect journeys, so check the complete date and timetable. A seat ticket does not buy a bed. |
Choosing your journey
Choose daylight rail when the journey is part of the trip, or compare a Nightjet berth for overnight travel. These are different comfort and price decisions.
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Daylight or a berth
The reviewed daytime Railjet takes 8 hours 5 minutes from Venezia Santa Lucia to Wien Hbf, before local travel. For Nightjet, compare a seat, couchette and sleeper separately. A seat ticket does not buy a bed.
Check the date and service
The reviewed Nightjet 40236 leaves Venezia Santa Lucia at 21:05 on 15 October 2026 and reaches Wien Hbf at 07:58 on 16 October, a journey of 10 hours 53 minutes. Its checked calendar excludes 17–20 and 24–27 October, so this example is not a daily service. Pontebba works through 9 November can affect journeys. Check the complete itinerary and accommodation for your travel date before paying.
Use the ticket's station
Venezia Santa Lucia is the island station; Mestre is on the mainland. Choose the departure near your room and leave time to reach it with bags. In Vienna, include the local journey from Wien Hbf and leave a buffer before a timed booking.
Timetables and booking
