Venice Santa Lucia Station Map

Venice Santa Lucia Station Guide

Stazione di Venezia Santa Lucia is Venice's main railway station, located on the Grand Canal. Named after the church that once stood here, it's the gateway to Venice for millions of visitors each year.

Station Quick Facts

Station code: Venezia S.L.
Platforms: 22
Connections: Vaporetto lines 1, 2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, N
Distance to San Marco: 45 min walk, 25 min vaporetto

Getting to Venice from the Station

By Vaporetto: Exit the station, turn left for the vaporetto stops. Line 1 (slow, scenic) or Line 2 (faster) to San Marco.
On Foot: Follow signs "Per San Marco" - about 45 minutes through the beautiful streets.
By Water Taxi: Available at the station's water taxi stand (€60-100+).

Station Facilities

Luggage storage (deposito bagagli)
ACTV ticket office for vaporetto passes
Tourist information office
ATMs and currency exchange
Cafes and shops

Arrival Tips

• Buy your vaporetto pass at the ACTV office before heading to the boats
• The vaporetto stop "Ferrovia" is right outside the station
• Walking is free and Venice is beautiful - consider walking to your hotel
• Avoid the unofficial "helpers" offering to carry bags

Santa Lucia or Mestre?

Venice has two main stations. Venezia Mestre is on the mainland, while Venezia Santa Lucia is on the Grand Canal in the historic centre. Most long-distance trains continue to Santa Lucia, but some stop only at Mestre; if yours does, a regional train covers the last 10 minutes across the lagoon bridge.

Connections from the Station

Piazzale Roma: the bus terminal, across the Constitution Bridge, with buses to Marco Polo Airport (about 20 to 30 minutes) and the mainland.
People Mover: a short automated shuttle from Piazzale Roma to the cruise terminal and the Tronchetto car park.
Water taxis: official yellow-signed stands next to the station.

Travel Times by Train

High-speed Frecciarossa and Italo trains connect Santa Lucia with Milan in about 2.5 hours, Florence in about 2 hours and Rome in about 4 hours. Regional trains serve Padua (about 30 minutes) and Verona (about 1.5 hours), making them easy day trips.

Arriving with Luggage

Venice's bridges almost all have steps, so heavy suitcases are hard work. If your hotel is far from a vaporetto stop, consider a water taxi or a luggage porter service. The Scalzi Bridge in front of the station is the first of many.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Venice train station from St Mark's Square?

About 45 minutes on foot or 25 to 45 minutes by vaporetto, depending on whether you take Line 2 or Line 1.

Is there luggage storage at Venice Santa Lucia station?

Yes, there is a staffed left-luggage office in the station, useful if you arrive before hotel check-in or are only visiting for the day.

How do I get from Venice station to the airport?

Walk across the Constitution Bridge to Piazzale Roma and take a bus to Marco Polo Airport, which takes about 20 to 30 minutes. Water taxis and Alilaguna boats are slower or more expensive alternatives.