 The only railway station in Venice is that
of S.Lucia. It is connected to the rest of Italy with Eurostar trains, Intercities
and Express trains (If you want to know more about the timetables of the Ferrovie
dello Stato click here) Apart from these, the famous luxury train, the Orient Express, stops here from March to November
on its way across Europe.
It is a very modern building (see photo) in the western part of the city, in the
quarter of Cannaregio. The services it offers are shown on the map [561x447 px - 24k] including a bank, restaurant and the railway information office
of the A.P.T. (Azienza di Promozione Turistica).
Inside the station there are trolleys for your luggage which can be taken up to
the boat stop by using the side exit of the station, thus avoiding the steps outside
the main exit.
Apart from the usual left luggage office (5.000 lire/2.6 euro for 12 hours - near
platform 14) there are also cubby holes near platform 1 (24 hours a day) where
you pay directly (3.000 lire/1.6 euro for six hours per cubby holes measuring
34x43x79cm. and 4.000 lire/2.1 euro for 6 hours per cubby holes measuring 34x58x79cm).
If you need help transporting your luggage, you can phone the Cooperativa Trasbagagli
(tel.+39-041-5203070).
When you leave the station you will find yourself facing the Canal Grande. On
the other side of the Canale you will see the green dome of the church of S.Simeon
Piccolo. Next to the station square you will see the Church degli Scalzi.
click here for a preview picture of what you will see when you come out of the
station [1300x195 px - 192k]
And now? That obviously depends on your destination and how much money you want
to spend.
Taxis are the most comfortable and expensive solutions. They will take you as
near to your destination as possible, but you still might have to walk a little
since they obviously only travel along the canals. Make sure you agree upon
the price before you go aboard - they do have taximetres on board.
There is also the public transport, vaporettos and motoscafi of the ACTV.
For further information on public transport click
here.
For information regarding rules and regulations on public transport click
here.
To decide which line you should take: click here
Visit our pages for a virtual tour of the Canal Grande by clicking here.
For timetables and a detailed map with all the lines of public transport click
here.
The cheapest and probably most interesting alternative is walking. In that case
you have to follow the signs that are, however, often hidden and a little confusing
(see photo). Make sure you have a map (see our maps) and enough patience so you don't mind going off the beaten track.
For detailed descriptions of the main routes on foot click here.
Link
to the official site of Venezia-S.Lucia station.
translated by C.Cawthra
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