Venice Main (Venecia Santa Lucia) Railway Station Review

Venecia Santa Lucia is the largest of two train stations in Venice and is located on the "island" part of the city. The construction became possible only at the end of the 19th century when the dam protecting Venice was built. 

The construction works started in 1861, and the station was named in honor of the demolished church of Santa Lucia that was replaced with the station. The modern station was built in 1952 after an almost 20-year long reconstruction. Learn more about Venecia Santa Lucia train station below.

What to find in the station? 

If you're looking for the best view of Venice and its lagoon, you should book yourself a train to Venice Santa Lucia train station, as the most breathtaking scenery is guaranteed onboard of arriving train.

You will find lots of exciting sights and hidden Venetian gems right next to the exit from the train station. Despite its long and exciting history, the train station can not be called an old one, it is a great and up-to-date transport hub perfect for every traveler needs.

The station is located only 20 minutes away from the famous Rialto Bridge and less than half an hour from the symbol of Venice - St. Mark's Square, right on the Grand Canal.

The station features 23 platforms, numbered from the right to left if you look at them. Bullet train from Venice to Vienna departs from here.

​Once you get out of the train station, you will find yourself in front of vaporettos (waterbuses), water taxis, and traditional Venetian gondolas.
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The self-service ticket machines from Trenitalia and Italotreno are located all over the station, equipped with touch screens and available in English. Those machines can make reservations for Interrail or Eurail Pass holders.

There are various ATMs options everywhere and two Lounge zones by Trenitalia and Italotreno, respectively. Please note that Trenitalia's one is only for holders of Executive class tickets or Trenitalia loyalty cards and is located near platform #13. Italotreno offers free WiFi and seating for the passengers of all classes near the platform #14.

How to get there?

Since Santa Lucia train station is located on the Grand Canal near Piazzale Roma ( Roma Square), it is quite an excellent meeting point as most local and international bus routes stop there. ​

In case you arrive in Venice in a car, it is a good idea to leave it at the Piazzale Roma parking lot; you just need to cross the Constitution Bridge, and you're good to go. However, the most convenient and fast way (though most expensive) is to call any water taxi available in Venice.​

Address: Fondamenta Santa Lucia, 30121, Venice, Veneto

​HOW TO GET FROM THE MESTRE TRAIN STATION TO VENICE MAIN TRAIN STATION?

Reaching Santa Lucia train station from Venezia Mestre train station is quite simple. You just need to cross the bridge between the land and island part of Venice on a train or car.

​HOW TO GET FROM THE SAN MARCO SQUARE TO VENICE MAIN TRAIN STATION?

​Saint Mark's Square is located about 2.5 km away from the main train station of Venice, and usually, the distance can be covered in 30-40 minutes. However, if you don't know the place well, it is recommended to upload a map on your phone or take Venetian Vaporetto (waterbus). 
Vaporettos are the most popular means of transport (run by ACTV company) in Venice, and its route #2 runs between St Mark's Square and Santa Lucia Station.

​HOW TO GET FROM THE MARCO POLO AND TREVISO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS TO VENICE MAIN TRAIN STATION?

​Bus route #5 is available from the Marco Polo airport, running almost 24/7 with the break from 1 to 4 am. The travel time is around 30 minutes. To find the bus stop at Marco Polo airport, you need to leave the arrivals hall and leave it from exit B until you cross the road to the 2nd lane. You can also use express bus #35 running every 30 minutes with the break from 1 to 5 am. The closest stop to Santa Lucia is at Piazzale Roma. The rest of 500 meters can be covered on foot.

To reach the station from Treviso airport, you would need to catch the ATVO bus that will arrive at the same Piazzale Roma. Right after leaving the arrivals hall, you will find a ticket office where you can get a ticket for the bus and board it straight after.

Explore the related routes:

Venice to Vienna High-Speed Train

Bullet Train from Vienna to Venice

Vienna to Prague Train

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