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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

From: Venice Railroad Station

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"Does the station have food and shopping?"

Yes, it has both.

Venice railroad station buffetFood. When you're hungry, or if you want food for the train, look for the "Buffet" sign under the electronic arrival and departure board or the doors on the left side of the station building as you approach from the train platforms.

The Buffet area has a self-service restaurant with booths, a stand-up bar, a pizza counter, and kiosks for sandwiches, pastries, fruit drinks, ice cream, etc. You'll also find cases of bottled water and other take-out beverages. For most purchases, you'll pay at the central Cassa or cashier desk.

Shopping. Shops in Venezia Santa Lucia station carry everything from Murano glass vases and souvenir trinkets to Italian editions of dolls and toys such as "My Little Pony." You can buy English-language newspapers at the newsstand.

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Hotel Advice:

Location can be important in a car-free city with 400+ bridges, especially when you're walking with luggage. Before you book, see:

  • Aerial Venice Hotels
    Read our tips on choosing the right sestiere or district. Then view individual hotels and their surroundings in large satellite photos and aerial close-ups.

MSC cruise ship in Venice

Venice for Cruisers:


Venice canal reflections

A water taxi ride to Venice Airport
A warning about water taxis
Venice Railroad Station: a vaporetto view
Long lines at Venice Airport
Free boat trips to Murano
Need to pee? Prepare to pay
Crime in Venice
The perils of overpacking
Venetian daily life


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From Maggie in Venice:

A dog's life in Venice
A Beagle boards a water bus
Maggie in Venice video clips


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