Which train station is best for Venice?
Which train station is best for Venice? Venice Santa Lucia (Venezia S Lucia or just Venezia SL) is Venice's main station, located in Venice itself on the Grand Canal, just 20 minutes walk from the Rialto Bridge or 27 minutes walk from St Mark's Square.
Does Venice have Uber?
The last option is to hire a car. Sorry, no UBER in Venice. Just like the bus, it will take about 20 minutes and drop you off at Piazzale Roma where you will then have to take a vaporetto to get to your hotel.
Can I walk to Venice from train station?
Take a walk to the Venice Centre Venice is a great place to explore on foot, so if you have no reasons to rush and you have no issues if you get lost a little, then this may be the best option. You should not spend more than 40 minutes if you walk from Santa Lucia Venice train station to Venice Centre.
Are there two train stations in Venice?
Venice Santa Lucia (Venezia S Lucia or just Venezia SL) is Venice's main station, located in Venice itself on the Grand Canal, just 20 minutes walk from the Rialto Bridge or 27 minutes walk from St Mark's Square. The other Venice station is Venezia Mestre, but this is located on the mainland, not in Venice itself.
What is the difference between Venice and Venice Mestre?
So, to recap – technically Mestre belongs to Venice (it's one of the six boroughs that make up the island city) but physically they are completely different places: one on the water, Venice, and one on the mainland, Mestre.
How early should I get to Venice train station?
It has so many tracks that we recommend arriving at least half an hour prior to your scheduled departure as not to get lost and miss your train. Keep in mind that in Italy you have to validate your ticket before getting on the train.