Excuse me, is this the train to Venice?
Ve-NE-zia — stress on second syllable. QUE-sto — stress on first syllable.
When you are about to board and want to confirm you are getting on the right train.
'Questo è il treno per' + destination is the classic confirmation question on a train platform. Always worth checking before boarding — platforms can change at the last minute, and similar trains sometimes stand at adjacent platforms.
Questo treno va a Venezia Santa Lucia o a Mestre?
Does this train go to Venice Santa Lucia or Mestre?
Venice has two stations — the island terminus and the mainland one
Mi scusi, è il treno delle 14:30?
Excuse me, is this the 14:30 train?
Confirm by time as well as destination
Sono salito sul treno giusto?
Have I got on the right train?
Ask after boarding if unsure
Venice has two train stations: Venezia Santa Lucia (the terminus on the island, connected to the Grand Canal) and Venezia Mestre (on the mainland). Most tourists want Santa Lucia. Always check the destination on the platform indicator and confirm with a fellow passenger or station staff.