The average train between Venice and Balaton takes 18h 50m and the fastest train takes 11h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Venice to Balaton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Venice and Balaton. The earliest departure is at 9:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Venice is at 4:52 PM which arrives into Balaton at 11:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Graz Hbf and take an average of 18h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Venice to Balaton. However, there are services departing from Venice station and arriving at Balaton station via Graz Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 50m.
Venice to Balaton train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Venezia S. Lucia station.
Venice to Balaton train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Keszthely station.
The distance between Venice and Balaton is 445.2 km. The road distance is 739 km.
You can take a train from Venezia S. Lucia to Keszthely via Graz Hbf, Szentgotthard, Szombathely, and Celldoemoelk in around 10h 39m.