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There are 6 ways to get from Chiasso to Venice by train, car or plane

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  1. Take the train from Chiasso to Venezia S. Lucia

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Train via Milan #2

  1. Take the train from Chiasso to Milano Centrale
  2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Santa Lucia

Train via Milan

  1. Take the train from Chiasso to Milano Centrale
  2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia

Drive

  1. Drive from Chiasso to Venice

Train to Milan Malpensa, fly

  1. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
  2. Fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Venice (VCE)

Train to Milan Linate, fly

  1. Take the train from Chiasso to Milano Centrale
  2. Fly from Milan Linate (LIN) to Venice (VCE)

Chiasso to Venice by train

The train journey time between Chiasso and Venice is around 3h 40m and covers a distance of around 316 km. Operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), the Chiasso to Venice train service departs from Chiasso and arrives in Venezia S. Lucia. Typically 11 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.

11 Weekly Trains
3h 40m Average Duration
€100 Cheapest Price
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The most affordable way to get from Chiasso to Venice is to train via Milan, which costs SFr 23 - SFr 60 and takes 4h 14m.

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The quickest way to get from Chiasso to Venice is to drive which costs SFr 60 - SFr 90 and takes 3h 2m.

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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chiasso and arriving at Venezia S. Lucia. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.

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The distance between Chiasso and Venice is 261 km. The road distance is 314.5 km.

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The best way to get from Chiasso to Venice without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 180.

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The train from Chiasso to Venezia S. Lucia takes 3h 40m including transfers and departs twice daily.

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Chiasso to Venice train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Chiasso station.

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There is no direct flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Venice Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 20m and has one stopover.

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Chiasso to Venice train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Venezia S. Lucia station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Chiasso to Venice is 314 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Chiasso to Venice.

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  • Distance: 260.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Chiasso, Switzerland and Venice, Italy?

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) operates a train from Chiasso to Venezia S. Lucia twice daily. Tickets cost €100 - €180 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

Airlines
easyJet
Website
easyjet.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Olbia
Ave. Duration
3h 35m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€50 - €260
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Paris Charles de Gaulle
Ave. Duration
4h 10m
When
Thursday and Friday
Estimated price
€50 - €260
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via London Gatwick
Ave. Duration
5h 10m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Estimated price
€50 - €260
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
5h 15m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€50 - €260
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Ibiza
Ave. Duration
5h 30m
When
Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday
Estimated price
€50 - €260
Flights from Milan Linate to Venice via Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
4h 30m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€90 - €370
Flights from Milan Linate to Venice via London Gatwick
Ave. Duration
5h 5m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€90 - €370
Flights from Milan Linate to Venice via Paris Orly
Ave. Duration
7h 5m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€90 - €370
Lufthansa
Website
lufthansa.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
4h 10m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€290 - €1100
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Munich
Ave. Duration
4h 10m
When
Monday to Friday
Estimated price
€340 - €1200
Flights from Milan Linate to Venice via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
5h 6m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€270 - €1300
Flights from Milan Linate to Venice via Munich
Ave. Duration
6h
When
Every day
Estimated price
€340 - €1500
Ryanair
Website
ryanair.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Naples
Ave. Duration
3h 50m
When
Tuesday
Estimated price
€28 - €240
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Bari
Ave. Duration
4h 35m
When
Wednesday
Estimated price
€28 - €240
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Palermo
Ave. Duration
5h
When
Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price
€28 - €240
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Catania
Ave. Duration
5h 10m
When
Wednesday and Saturday
Estimated price
€28 - €240
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via London Stansted
Ave. Duration
5h 25m
When
Monday and Wednesday
Estimated price
€28 - €240
British Airways
Website
britishairways.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via London Heathrow
Ave. Duration
5h 27m
When
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price
€180 - €1100
Flights from Milan Linate to Venice via London Heathrow
Ave. Duration
5h 37m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
€220 - €1900
Air France
Website
airfrance.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Paris Charles de Gaulle
Ave. Duration
5h 25m
When
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
€270 - €1300
Flights from Milan Linate to Venice via Paris Charles de Gaulle
Ave. Duration
4h 45m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€270 - €1900
Air Dolomiti
Website
airdolomiti.it
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Munich
Ave. Duration
4h 10m
When
Monday to Friday
Estimated price
€340 - €1200
Flights from Milan Linate to Venice via Munich
Ave. Duration
6h
When
Every day
Estimated price
€340 - €1500
Alitalia
Website
alitalia.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Venice via Rome
Ave. Duration
3h 36m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€95 - €410
KLM
Website
klm.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Venice via Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
6h 6m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€250 - €1600
Swiss
Website
swiss.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Zurich
Ave. Duration
3h 25m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€160 - €1200
Austrian Airlines
Website
austrian.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Vienna
Ave. Duration
3h 57m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€200 - €900
Brussels Airlines
Website
brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Venice via Brussels
Ave. Duration
4h 30m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€370 - €1700
Volotea
Website
volotea.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Venice via Cagliari
Ave. Duration
4h 10m
When
Monday and Friday
Estimated price
€55 - €340
Flights from Milan Linate to Venice via Pantelleria
Ave. Duration
5h 20m
When
Saturday
Estimated price
€55 - €340
Iberia
Website
iberia.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Venice via Madrid
Ave. Duration
6h 55m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€210 - €1500
Train operators
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.

Contact Details
Phone
+41 51 220 11 11
Website
sbb.ch
Train from Chiasso to Venezia S. Lucia
Ave. Duration
3h 40m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€100 - €180
Website
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Chiasso to Milano Centrale
Ave. Duration
46 min
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
€22 - €45
Website
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Milano Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
Ave. Duration
2h 37m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€85 - €150
Website
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
Ave. Duration
1h 8m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€25 - €45
Website
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Trenitalia EuroCity

The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.

Contact Details
Phone
+39 06 68475475
Website
trenitalia.com
Train from Chiasso to Milano Centrale
Ave. Duration
48 min
Frequency
Once a week
Estimated price
€19 - €55
Website
Trenitalia Eurocity
2nd Class
€19 - €26
1st Class
€40 - €55
Train from Milano Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
Ave. Duration
2h 37m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€60 - €140
Website
Trenitalia Eurocity
2nd Class
€60 - €80
1st Class
€100 - €140
Trenitalia Frecce

Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.

Contact Details
Phone
+39 06 68475475
Website
trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
Ave. Duration
2h 27m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€22 - €75
Website
Trenitalia Frecce
Super Economy
€22 - €30
Base Standard
€40 - €60
Base Premium
€50 - €75
ItaloTreno

Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.

Contact Details
Phone
+39 060708
Website
italotreno.it
Train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Santa Lucia
Ave. Duration
2h 28m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
€19 - €55
Website
Italo Treno
Smart Economy
€21 - €30
Smart Low Cost
€19 - €27
Smart Flex
€40 - €55
Train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Santa Lucia
Ave. Duration
2h 28m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
€19 - €55
Website
Italo Treno
Smart Economy
€21 - €30
Smart Low Cost
€19 - €27
Smart Flex
€40 - €55
Trenord

Trenord operates regional and suburban lines throughout Italy’s Lombardy region, including the Malapensa Express from Milan’s Malapensa Airport and local lines around Lake Como and the Italian Lakes. Trenord train tickets can be purchased from machines at any train station and don’t need to be booked in advance.

Contact Details
Phone
+39 02 7249 4494
Email
my-link@trenord.it
Website
trenord.it
Train from Chiasso to Milano Centrale
Ave. Duration
46 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€4 - €6
Website
Trenord

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