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Venice Railroad Station
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ABOVE: A regional commuter train approaches
Santa Lucia station from the Venetian mainland.
Arriving by train
When you arrive at Santa Lucia, your train
will pull into one of two sheds:
From the station
hall, exit via the
main doors. Steps lead down to a broad terrace alongside the Grand Canal, where you'll
find the vaporetto landing, water taxis, and the main pedestrian
thoroughfare to the city center.
Tips:
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If
you're traveling with wheeled luggage, a stroller, or a wheelchair, you may
find it easier to bypass the station building and its stairs on your way
out. In the main train shed, head toward the toilets near the left end of
the station and go through the passage at the corner. Once you're outdoors,
turn right at the sign and and follow the pavement down to the canal. See my
photo guide to the wheelchair, stroller, and wheeled-luggage
exit for more details.
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The Venice Tourist Office operates a small branch in the
station hall, but it tends to be busy, and the staff aren't always helpful.
If you see a long line, skip the tourist office and buy a map at a
newsstand or bookstore instead.
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The Venice Hotel Association can help you find a room if you
arrive without a booking, but you'll have to take potluck, and the hotel may
be a long way from the station. I'd suggest booking before you arrive, using
my Venice Railroad Station
Hotels article (if you want to stay nearby) or the listings at our
Venice discount booking partner,
Venere.
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Departing by train
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