Tips 1 - 10 of 10 Venice Transportation
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'Mode': TO
Category: Airplane
Getting TO/AROUND: I travelled by Easyjet from East Midlands Airport to Marco Polo airport, Venice. I'd particularly wanted to arrive here rather than Treviso as I'd been told about the Vaporetta journey from the airport to San Marco. It sounded so romantic arriving in Venice on Christmas Eve by boat (even if it was just me on my own)www.easyjet.com or www.skyscanner.com for flight details, prices etc.
I was lucky to get a bargain 24th to 27th December 06, return flight for just over £70.
The flight times are quite good -depart EMA at 13.10, arriving MPA at 16.25. Depart MPA 16.55 arriving EMA 18.15
As I had only Hand luggage, I was soon on my way to the Alilaguna waterbus stop for my journey to San Marco.
Luggage trolleys (50cent, 1 or 2 euro piece is needed to release the trolley, remember to retrieve this when you reach the Vaporetta)
Marco Polo is a pleasant airport with plenty of shops, cafes, restaurants etc.
Exchange bureau, ATM's, car hire, hotel booking etc.
The walk to the buses, water buses, water taxis etc is well sign posted, it takes about 7 minutes to walk.
Taxis stop outside the airport exit.
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'Mode': TO
Category: Airplane
Getting TO/AROUND: December 2008, I found it was cheaper for me to travel to Venice by flying to Treviso (from Liverpool) by Ryanair, instead of my usual flight by Easyjet from East Midlands to Marco Polo airport.
Planes depart from Liverpool (aka John Lennon or Speke) airport ;
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 17.15 and arrive at Treviso at 20.30 hours.
Treviso to Liverpool departs at 20.55 arriving at 22.15
www.Ryanair.com for more info
Check in at least 2 hours prior to flight time.
Treviso airport, formerly known as Sant' Angelo di Treviso, Aeroporto di Treviso Antonio Canova (named after the local hero sculptor) serves mainly Ryanair flights from the UK and Europe.
http://www.trevisoairport.it for all airport info -Italian and English
Although Ryanair advertise it as Venice (Treviso), Venice is 19 miles away. The airport is about 3km from Treviso centre.
Padua, Vicenza, Asolo are within easy reach of Treviso. Verona is 2 hours away by train.
Terravision run a service to the Dolomites ( Cortina, Dobbiaco and Brunico -17 euro one way)
Outside the airport are taxis and buses. Taxis in Treviso are considered to be reasonably priced.
ATVO run bus services to Venices Piazzale Roma bus station (40 - 70 minutes, depending on traffic volume) which co-incide with the Ryanair flights - if the flight's delayed the coach waits.
http://www.atvo.it/orari/pdf_airport/Ryanair.pdf. for timetables etc.
At peak times, there is often an extra bus put on to accommodate large numbers of passengers.
Return tickets are valid for 7 days. Buy in the arrivals hall. You must validate your ticket prior to boarding.
There is an ATVO office in Piazzale Roma to purchase tickets. You can't buy tickets from the driver.
D2 is the stop to look for when returning.
Some services stop in Mestre, others go direct to Pz Roma.
Local bus service (ACTT) run buses into Treviso and Treviso train station ( #6 service takes about 10-15 minutes). www.actt.it.
As I was staying overnight in Treviso, I bought a ticket in the arrivals hall for 1 euro (2 euros from the driver) and validated it on the bus. The ticket is valid for 70 minutes.
I caught the number 6 bus to the train station from just outside the airport (From the exit turn right, and the bus shelter is the first to your right on Via Noalise) -
This bus continues to Piazza Duoma after the train station)
Regular trains run to Venice (about 30 minutes) for about 2.5 euros. The last train is just after 23.30
If you're planning to look around Treviso on the way too/ from Venice etc the left luggage office in the train station charges 3 euros for each item. The centre is within easy walking from the train station.
I stayed overnight in Treviso, spent a few pleasant hours exploring Treviso, before catching the train to Venice S. Lucia.
My Treviso page is under construction!
On my return , I caught the train from Venice San Lucia, then a taxi from the train station to Treviso airport for 15 euros
The airport itself was updated in 2007, with a new terminal building.
There is a small duty free shop with a limited selection of perfumes, spirits, wines, cigarettes and gifts, but not a lot to do while waiting.
I quite enjoyed a bowl of pasta from the cafe before going through security. It was cooked in front of me!- Later I enjoyed a coffee from a stand near passport control.
My only quibble was the long time waiting at the gate for departure, luckily I managed to grab one of the few seats available. It was quite a crush under the stairwell, where we had to wait. I had to laugh when I noticed that one of the passengers standing in the queue had a copy of 'War and Peace'- I couldn't resist sneaking a quick photo- errr no, he didn't finish it before we boarded- but it WAS a long wait!
I'd certainly consider using this route again.
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Phone: 0039+0422.315111
Website: www.trevisoairport.it
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'Mode': TO
Category: Ship/Boat
Getting TO/AROUND: There are a few ways of getting from the airport to Venice; Water taxi (Expensive but quick) Bus or taxi ( 20 minutes) to Piazza Roma, then walk or catch a water bus.
I chose the 70 minute Alilaguna water bus service (12 euros return ticket) as I liked the sound of the journey- the waterbus calls at Murano and Lido first, and it's much cheaper than water taxi
From the airport, follow the signs for the Alilaguna waterbus- it's a 7 minute flat walk.
At the quayside there is a cafe/bar. You purchase a ticket from the kiosk - the man who sold my ticket spoke very good english, and was very helpful - I'd just missed one water bus, but the next one was in 10 minutes. Time to enjoy the sunset, and pink haze over the water.
I was told that you have to validate your ticket before travelling, but found out that the conductor does this on the boat - by making a rip in the ticket! - (Check the procedure as it might be different when it's very busy, and inspectors can issue fines for non validated tickets)
The vaporetta soon filled with a mix of tourists and locals- many bearing bags bulging with brightly wrapped Christmas presents.
The journey passed quite quickly, and although it was too dark to see much, it was quite exciting to see the bright lights and Christmas decorations at each place we stopped at.
As we neared San Marco, there was even a fairground. (see my things to do tip)
I really enjoy arriving in a new place at night, especially by boat. This was even more special as within a few steps you are in the bustle of night time Saint Marks Piazzo.
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'Mode': TO
Category: Bus
Getting TO/AROUND: On my previous visits to Venice I've travelled to/from the airport by the Alilaguna waterbus service. This time I wanted to get there as quickly as possible as I was hoping to visit the Christmas Market in Santo Stefano. The quickest option would have been by water taxi, but far too expensive, so the bus was the way to go.
I purchased a tourist travel ticket for unlimited travel for 72 hours from the tourist info desk at Marco Polo airport for 30 euros. (Tickets are also available for 24, 36 and 48 hours). This gave me unlimited travel on the ACTV waterbuses (vaporettos), local buses and trains.
The No 5 bus was nearly ready to leave from outside the airport, so I just had time to validate my ticket at a nearby machine, and jump onboard.
Just over 20 minutes later, I Jumped off the bus in Piazzale Roma and headed to the vaporetto stop at nearby Ferrovia - taking in the view over the Grand Canal, and the atmosphere!
My return journey wasn't as smooth running I'm afraid. Partly my own fault for lingering too long in Plazza San Marco, savouring my last few minutes, before dashing to get the vaporetto to Ca'd'Ora so I could get my case from my hotel, then get another vaporetto to P. Roma. These journeys seemed to take forever.
Once I got to P.Roma, I headed for the stop where the airport bus had stopped the day I arrived. There wasn't anything to indicate an airport bus stop. I realised that others were wandering around looking as lost and anxious as myself. I then spotted a sign D2 with a queue that looked promising. Eventually a bus stopped and the driver announced that it would be going to the airport. I checked it was Marco Polo, and not Treviso, and showed him my ticket - I'd to purchase another travel ticket as my stay was longer than 72 hours. Apparently this wasn't valid for this bus, and I was directed to their office across the other side of the bus station to purchase a ticket for 3 euros. Luckily there wasn't a queue. Others had the same problem and there was a steady stream of passengers going to the ticket office.
Warning - It's quite a shock having to negotiate through moving traffic after having spent the last few days wandering around the traffic free streets of Venice!
I later realised that this bus was run by the ATVO company. (not ACTV which my ticket would have been valid for) ATVO buses run every 30 mins to/ from the airport ACTV bus No 5 is cheaper - I think 1 euro 1 way and roughly every 30 minutes too.
We set off, and arrived without delay at Marco Polo airport. However, having to check in, then join the long queue moving at a snails pace for security check, I was surprised to hear the last call for my flight - Pheeew just made it!
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Phone: ATVO 041 5205530
Website: www.actv.it
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'Mode': AROUND
Category: Bus
Getting TO/AROUND: This tip was part of a Forum reply to a question about cheapest/quickest way to get from Marco Polo airport to the Cruise ship port at Stazione Marittima.
Hi, The cheapest and one of the quickest ways into Venice is to catch the bus to Piazza Roma, from the airport.
Buy your ticket at the Tourist Info desk, and validate it at the machine near the bus stop - There are 2 services, both less than 30 mins journey to Venice- The TI will advice you which bus service is due to leave next. I bought a 72 hour ticket, as I was staying in Venice, but You'll probably just need a single ticket - 3 euros or less.The buses run every 30 mins (or so - depending on traffic)
When You arrive at P. Roma it's a 5-10 min walk to Stazione Marittima.
I'd advise, a quick detour in front of the bus station to view the Grand Canal, before setting off to Stazione Marittima.
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'Mode': AROUND
Category: Other
Getting TO/AROUND: Forum question and my reply.
Buonogiorno, We want to catch the Alilaguna into Venice after we arrive at the airport with the direction of St Mark's Square. Does anyone know how far the Alilaguna boat pier from the airport is in walking time? I've heard its a bit of a mission/walk to find it? Going on the official site it says there is a stop called Rialto - is this the Rialto Bridge? Coz thats the one we want? Also, for the water buses -is the stop Ferrovvia Scalzi the correct stop for St Lucia train station? Thanks :)
Hi- Yes, its a 7 minute walk from Marco Polo Airport to the Alilaguna pier. Well sign posted along a paved route. There are shuttle buses apparently that run this short route, but I've not seen one, and I'm not sure how often they run
At the pier are ticket offices, to purchase your ticket. My last trip by this route was in June 07 and it cost 12 euros return.
I found the staff were very helpful, in recommending the best route to take, and how long you have to wait til the next departure.
There is a bar/cafe nearby to grab a drink or snack, if you have to wait a while.
The Alilaguna route to San Marco takes just over an hour stopping at the Lido, then Murano before reaching San Zaccariah then San Marco.
My first trip to Venice for Christmas 06, I travelled this way, and it was exciting arriving at night in San Marco.
However, this Christmas, I opted for the quicker and cheaper option of getting a bus from the airport to Piazzo Roma. In just over 30 minutes from leaving the airport, I was heading along the Grand Canal to my hotel.
Rialto is 6 stops from P. Roma on Route 1.
From San Marco routes 1, 3 and 82 take You to Rialto
I purchased a tourist travel ticket from the Tourist info office at the airport, which gave me unlimited travel on the bus, ACTV waterbuses and local trains.You can purchase these at the Vaporetto stations also.
Yes, You're correct - Ferrovia Stazione is the vaporetto stop for St Lucia train station. Scalzi is the name of the church next to the station.
Have A Great trip! Please feel free to contact me if You have any further questions. On my Venice transport tips there are some photos and more info about the Alilugana service, vaporettos etc.
Best Wishes,
Sue
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'Mode': TO
Category: Train
Getting TO/AROUND: I travelled by train from Mestre to Padua - then later from Peschiera (Lake Garda) to Venice Santa Lucia (Ferrovia) station.
It was quite an experience to alight at Santa Lucia, and walk through the doors to the view of the Grand Canal in all its glory!
The Italian State Railway (Ferrovie dello Stato, or FS) prides itself on an extensive and efficient service - the trains are usually punctual and reasonably priced.
There are various trains to each destination, with different lengths and prices.
I was pleasantly surprised to find it only cost me 2.20 euros to travel from Mestre to Padua (20 minutes) and 7.50 euros from Lake Garda (Peschiera) to Venice!
Tickets can be purchased from the ticket offices or from automatic machines. Instructions are in 6 languages. Travel agents also offer a free booking service .
Eurail and InterRail passes are valid on the FS services. There is a supplement for the high speed Italian Eurostar.
The Italy Rail card and Italy flexi Rail Card are available to non residents for unlimited travel for a determined period. The web site gives info about tickets, timetables etc.
For a journey of less than 200kms, the biglietto a fasce chilometriche (short range ticket) may be issued - the destination is printed on the ticket, and this must be validated before boarding the train, by punching it in machines which are near the platforms.
Leaving Peschiera, my train to Venice was about to leave - there was a queue at the machine, so I decided 'to risk not validating my ticket'.
2 ticket inspectors boarded the train. I had a few minutes panicking that I was going to be charged a hefty fine.
Luckily the young officials spoke good english -I explained what had happened, and they said it was ok, they'd validate my ticket (by writing on it) - Pheeeew!
If You find that You've not validated Your ticket, it's best to admit this sooner rather than later! - same on the Vaporettos etc, if You've not a ticket - find the conductor and explain - cheaper in the long run
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Website: www.fs-on-line.com
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Traghetto: Gondola Traghetti - Travel like the Locals
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'Mode': AROUND
Category: Other
Getting TO/AROUND: Although I was aware of this form of transport, it wasn't until my visit during Christmas 07, that I had the chance to travel across the Grand Canal this way. I'd watched people getting on and off the craft at San Sofia, near the Rialto Markets. Some seemed to have more difficulties than others, especially a group of 'well heeled' ladies of a certain age wrapped in fur coats, who clung to each other in terror! - Quite amusing to watch each departure and arrival
I waited until a bit later in the day, before handing over my 50 cents to the 'gondolier' at the San Tomo station, and shuffled along the vessel, until I was stood next to a solid looking gentleman - I was determined to stand all the way - sitting down is for wusses, or locals that have young children in tow, elderly or infirm.
The traghetti are gondolas that have finished their run in the tourist trade, and are manouvered by 2 'gondoliers' - 1 steering with a pole from each end.
As I mentioned before, this is the transport choice for the local residents, so it's probably best not to be 'The Ugly Tourist' waving Your cameras around, posing for group shots, Shouting to Your friends or moving around, trying to make the traghetti wobble etc.
The traghetto was soon leaving dry land, and turning around, so we were facing away from our destination.
Despite the busy waterway of the Grand Canal, my short journey was quite smooth and un-eventful
8 routes operate, and are identified by signs similar to in my picture (2) below- signs on streets/ campos nearby also show directions.
1. Ferrovia - Piazzole Roma
2. Fondaco dei Turchi - San Marcuola
3. Pescheria - S Sofia
4. Fondamente del Vin - Riva del Carbon
5. S. Toma - S Angelo
6. Ca' Rezzonico - S. Samuele
7. S. Gregorio - S Maria del Giglio
8. Punta della Dogana - S Marco
Information boards at each station give times of operation, fares etc
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'Mode': AROUND
Category: Other
Getting TO/AROUND: This was an answer to a forum question re. 'Announcing approach to Vaporetto Stops
Some of the newer vaporettos on the #1 route have a recorded message announcing each destination in Italian and English (interspersed with a message to 'Keep Venice Tidy')!
At each vaporetto stop there is a map and a line diagram of each stop on that route. Free vaporetto maps are available from the ticket booths.
Each vaporetto station is clearly marked, so you should be able to identify each one as you approach.
The main problem is in identifying the correct direction. The popular stops have 2 'stations' 1 each for the direction you are to travel, so check before you board that you are going in the right direction - it could be the difference between a 10 minute or 50 minute journey!
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Vaporetto: Motoscafo/ Vaporetto No. 13 to Sant Erasmo
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'Mode': AROUND
Category: Other
Getting TO/AROUND: The Number 13 Vaporetto/Motoscafo leaves Fondamente Nove for Sant' Erasmo. It passes by, or calls at other islands en route.
Check before boarding that this is going to the destination that you want (I think Lazzaretto Nuova is a 'request stop'). On one journey, we called at San Michele, but not on another. Murano, Vignole, Lazzareto Nuova and 3 stops on Sant Erasmo are the route 13.
I was staying on Sant Erasmo for 2 nights, so travelled on the 13 route a few times. The usual vessel was a motoscaffo - All the water buses tend to be called vaporetti (Vaporetto means little steamer, as they were originally steam powered) but this really applies to the large wider ferries that run on the slower routes. Motoscaffi are slimmer and therefore faster. Some look quite old, but they get up quite a speed when cutting across the lagoon. It can be a bit bumpy in some parts, especially in high tide.
2007 Timetable
From Fondamente Nuova, the No 13 leaves the quay to the right of the bridge (looking waterwards) at 4.25 4.55 5.40 6.05 7.10 8.00 8.30 9.00 10.00 11.00 12.15 13.15 14.15 15.30 16.30 17.30 18.30 19.35 20.45 21.45 and 22.30.
The night service (Notturno Laguna Nord) leaves the quay to the left of the bridge at 23.20 0.00 0.55 1.55 and 2.57
From Sant Erasmo Capannone to Fondamente Nova -
05.24 06.14 07.04 07.24 08.09 09.00 09.44 10.24 11.24 12.44 13.39 14.39 15.59 16.54 17.39 18.54 20.14 20.54 22.04 23.05 0.14 then night service - 1.21 2.31 and 4.01
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mizzzthanggg Fri Oct 23, 2009 07:59 UTC
amazing amount of tips! can't get through it all, will have to come back... thanks for all that personalised info Sue :) | lomi Sun Sep 27, 2009 14:53 UTC
I was so enthused by your venice pages, I cant wait to go. I keep promising every feb for a birthday, hopefully next year after carnival. | icunme Sat Sep 26, 2009 20:27 UTC
Took the delux tour w/you and saw it all! Beautiful photos - incredible wealth of info - added much to my trip planner. Brava the lady gondoliere! Grazie, mille grazie, <(•¿•)> | Gillybob Wed Sep 9, 2009 07:56 UTC
Right - go ahead and book us into a twin then. Not sure if Mark and Larry will make it - still very tentative. Gillybob greetings |
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