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Arriving in Venice by Train

From:  Arriving in Venice

Venice Santa Lucia Station photo

ABOVE: A local train approaches Santa Lucia Station from the causeway to the mainland.

Venice Santa Lucia Station

Train photo

Many domestic and international trains discharge passengers at the Stazione Ferroviaria Santa Lucia, an incongruously modern but efficient railway station in the historic center, next to the causeway that leads to the mainland.

As you leave the station's main entrance, head toward the floating waterbus platforms. Buy a ticket before boarding the No. 1 vaporetto, which makes stops all along the Grand Canal, or the No. 2 express boat (formerly the No. 82) to San Marco. Be sure you're going in the right direction--i.e., toward San Marco unless you're staying in one of the outlying districts.

Another (and much more expensive) option is to take a water taxi to your hotel.

For more information, see these articles:

Venice Mestre Station

Regione del Veneto photo

Not all trains come into the historic center: Some through trains merely stop at Venice Mestre, a suburb on the mainland, on their way to points north and south. If your train doesn't continue into the city, you'll need to change to a local train in Mestre for the short trip to Venezia Santa Lucia. (Trains run frequently, and the trip takes only about 10 minutes.)

Next page: Arriving by car


In this article:
Arriving in Venice - Introduction  
Arriving by air Arriving by car
Arriving by train Arriving by ship

Also see:

Venice Local Transportation

Baggage Storage - Left Luggage
Venice Hotels, Apartments, Hotels, and Camping
Early-Morning Departures from Venice
Venice Articles Index
Venice Map
Venice Weather Forecast

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