Venezia Santa Lucia Station
Fondamenta Santa Lucia, 30121 Venice, Italy
Venezia Santa Lucia is Venice's main terminus station, built right on the Grand Canal. From here you step directly onto vaporetto (water bus) services and the Grand Canal. It is the arrival point for trains from Rome (3h 30m), Milan (2h 30m) and Florence (2h).
How to Get to Venezia Santa Lucia
- →From Venice Mestre: Regional train (11 min) or bus across the causeway.
- →From Marco Polo Airport: Water bus ACTV line 5 (75 min, €15) or Alilaguna ferry (80 min, €15) to Santa Lucia. Land bus to Piazzale Roma then walk 5 min.
- →Vaporetto: Lines 1, 2 depart from outside the station along the Grand Canal.
- →Water taxi: Private water taxi from the station pier. Expensive but direct.
Transport at Venezia Santa Lucia
Water buses depart from the Ferrovia stop outside the station
Bus to Piazzale Roma (3 min), then to mainland
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get from Venice Santa Lucia station to Piazza San Marco?
Take Vaporetto Line 1 (slow, 45 min, stops at all Grand Canal points) or Line 2 (faster, 25 min). Tickets cost €9.50 for a single trip. A 24-hour pass (€25) is better value if you plan multiple trips.
Can I walk from Venice Santa Lucia station into the city?
Yes — the station opens directly onto the Lista di Spagna, a pedestrian route through the Cannaregio district. San Marco is about 45 minutes' walk.
Is there a direct train from Venice to Rome?
Yes — Frecciarossa and Frecciargento trains run Venice Santa Lucia to Roma Termini in approximately 3h 45m. Several departures daily.