Udine, Friuli Venezia Giulia to Venice, Veneto from $7.1: 6 ways by bus, train, flight or car

• For your train journey from Udine to Venice, Trenitalia and Italo are the main operators. Trenitalia offers catering services with light snacks, beverages, and sometimes more substantial meals depending on the train type. Italo provides a similar service, with a focus on creative snacks and drinks. Check their menus online before your trip for specifics.

• The trains from Udine to Venice typically offer three seating classes: Standard (Economy), Premium (Business), and Executive (First Class) on Italo. Trenitalia offers similar classes but may denote them as 1st Class and 2nd Class. If comfort and extra amenities like more legroom and access to executive lounges matter to you, consider booking in Premium or Executive class.

• Upon arriving at Santa Lucia station in Venice, you can easily navigate through the station as it is relatively small and well signposted. There are luggage storage facilities where you can leave your bags for a few hours (Ritira bagagli), and clean restrooms available. There's no shower facility at this station, though. To reach the city center, walking directly from the station is quickest. Alternatively, you can take Vaporetto water buses; Line 1 is a popular choice that runs frequently and provides beautiful views of the canals.