Disembarking in Venice

[rugbypopsie]

Can anyone tell me the best way to get to the train station after disembarking in Venice...not sure where our ship Aegean Odyysey will berth but its one of the smaller ships and we need to catch the fast train to Rome.

[gcmv]

You will be docked at San Basilio.

http://www.vtp.it/calendario/ricerca.jsp?CercaNave=OK&password=null&CodNave=4&CodArmatore=&Giorno=24&Mese=09&Anno=2012

[4774Papa]

http://www.walktomycruiseship.com/venice.htm#Train

 

http://europeforvisitors.com/venice/articles/venice-railroad-station.htm

 

Upon arrival at the rail station of Santa Lucia exit the entrance, turn right, cross the bridge over the canal to the Pizzalle Roma, take the People Mover to your terminal.

 

http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g187870-i57-k4317650-People_Mover_from_the_cruise_port_to_Santa_Lucia_station-Venice_Veneto.html

 

Here is a Map of Venice:

http://www.veniceonline.it/Maps/Map2_VeniceOnLine.jpg

[euro cruiser]

http://www.walktomycruiseship.com/venice.htm#Train

 

http://europeforvisitors.com/venice/articles/venice-railroad-station.htm

 

Upon arrival at the rail station of Santa Lucia exit the entrance, turn right, cross the bridge over the canal to the Pizzalle Roma, take the People Mover to your terminal.

 

http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g187870-i57-k4317650-People_Mover_from_the_cruise_port_to_Santa_Lucia_station-Venice_Veneto.html

 

Here is a Map of Venice:

http://www.veniceonline.it/Maps/Map2_VeniceOnLine.jpg

Unfortunately, these resources give directions to the cruise port. San Basilio is infrequently mentioned.

[cruisemom42]

Are you staying in Venice for an overnight before disembarking? If so, you should have time to arrange something. I'd be surprised if the staff onboard Aegean Odyssey doesn't have information to assist you with this. You probably could pre-arrange to have a taxi pick you up (from what I read, this is possible from San Basilio, but I haven't done it personally); I supposed they'd drop you off either in Piazzale Roma, from there you could walk to the train station. Alternatively, you could get the taxi to take you to the Mestre train station (mainland) and presumably you'd have to traverse less far with your luggage.

 

Hopefully someone with more specific info can jump in, but again, I think the V2A staff should be able to help.

[Earl Rosebery]

Can anyone tell me the best way to get to the train station after disembarking in Venice...not sure where our ship Aegean Odyysey will berth but its one of the smaller ships and we need to catch the fast train to Rome.

 

Assuming you berth at San Basilio,

 

Several options. Most direct is the no 2 Vaporetto from San Basilio to the railway stn. 'Ferrovia". As you leave the ship terminal, cross a small bridge with the water on your right. The Vaporetto stop is just over the bridge. The no 2 runs every 10 minutes on the 6s and takes 25 minutes to go 5 stops.

http://www.actv.it/en/movinginvenice/waterbusservicestimetable

 

Click on the clock to see the times for route 2. Cost is 6.50 per person.

 

Secondly, take a land taxi to Piazzal Roma (5 minutes) and cross the large bridge to the station. Unfortunately the bridge has many steps and is awkward if you have luggage that you have any difficulty with.

 

Thirdly, see if your train stops at Mestre. You can take a land taxi from San Basilio to the Mestre train station.

 

Fourth, If convenience trumps cost or if you can share with 2-4 others, water taxi would be quickest and easiest but most expensive. About 100 euros.

 

9:26 screen shot is the exit from the terminal. 9:27 is the bridge to Vaporetto stop taken from the same spot with vaporetto stop centre right in the background. last shot is the bridge between P. Roma and the train station. have fun.

[rugbypopsie]

Thank you all for the information. Yes we will stay onboard who would want to leave Venice a moment earlier than necessary. Our train leaves from St. Lucia and we are four adults of a certain age at nearly the end of a six week trip so lugging luggage around is not an agreeable option.

 

 

Sue

[euro cruiser]

Sue, given that I think a private water taxi is your best and easiest option. They will get the luggage on and off the boat for you and the Venice train station is only steps from the dock and has no stairs to deal with. This cannot be guaranteed at Mestre, unfortunately.

[rugbypopsie]

I agree Eurocruiser..sometimes benefits outweigh cost and there are two couples to share the cost. I am looking forward to the train ride to Rome have you done that on the fast train...the price seems very good even for first class tickets.

[euro cruiser]

I have taken the high speed train between Rome and Venice a few times, although not on the newest Frecciargento trains that were introduced a couple of years ago.

 

At 104 Euros one way, first class is about a third more than second class. Which one to take is a personal decision; I've done both and really don't see the value of first class on these trains. Second class is quite nice; the only differences in first class are slightly (and I mean slightly) larger seats (and therefore fewer of them) and one free cup of coffee.

 

Since you are taking this trip after your cruise and can be fairly confident of your arrival time, you might want to consider purchasing your tickets in advance through www.trenitalia.com. They've made this easier than it used to be and you might get a discounted fare by purchasing ahead. The downside is that it can be difficult, if not impossible, to get your money back if for some reason you can't make your train.

[4774Papa]

Sorry, I didn't know you were talking about San Basilio

Check out this link

 

http://europeforvisitors.com/venice/articles/venice-cruise-terminal-san-basilio.htm

[NancyIL]

Assuming you berth at San Basilio,

 

Several options. Most direct is the no 2 Vaporetto from San Basilio to the railway stn. 'Ferrovia". As you leave the ship terminal, cross a small bridge with the water on your right. The Vaporetto stop is just over the bridge. The no 2 runs every 10 minutes on the 6s and takes 25 minutes to go 5 stops.

http://www.actv.it/en/movinginvenice/waterbusservicestimetable

 

Click on the clock to see the times for route 2. Cost is 6.50 per person.

 

Secondly, take a land taxi to Piazzal Roma (5 minutes) and cross the large bridge to the station. Unfortunately the bridge has many steps and is awkward if you have luggage that you have any difficulty with.

 

Thirdly, see if your train stops at Mestre. You can take a land taxi from San Basilio to the Mestre train station.

 

Fourth, If convenience trumps cost or if you can share with 2-4 others, water taxi would be quickest and easiest but most expensive. About 100 euros.

 

9:26 screen shot is the exit from the terminal. 9:27 is the bridge to Vaporetto stop taken from the same spot with vaporetto stop centre right in the background. last shot is the bridge between P. Roma and the train station. have fun.

 

I can't tell from the photo if that bridge has stairs. We'll be crossing the bridge from the train station to our ship in May, but will take the bus from Piazzale Roma to our airport hotel when the cruise ends.

[euro cruiser]

I can't tell from the photo if that bridge has stairs. We'll be crossing the bridge from the train station to our ship in May, but will take the bus from Piazzale Roma to our airport hotel when the cruise ends.

Yes, it does have stairs but they are shallow, not like climbing a standard flight of stairs.

[4774Papa]

Yes, it does have stairs but they are shallow, not like climbing a standard flight of stairs.

My DW and I lugged our four suitcases over that bridge in 2010. I took the checked 50lbs bags and DW took the two carryons. There is no ramp to drag the luggage, but the steps are not too steep.

I was 62 when we did this and it was not a problem, but it did raise my perspiration level.

[NancyIL]

Yes, it does have stairs but they are shallow, not like climbing a standard flight of stairs.

Thanks - that's good to know!

My DW and I lugged our four suitcases over that bridge in 2010. I took the checked 50lbs bags and DW took the two carryons. There is no ramp to drag the luggage, but the steps are not too steep.

I was 62 when we did this and it was not a problem, but it did raise my perspiration level.

 

I recall the first time we cruised from Harwich, UK. We took the train from Liverpool Street Station in London to the port, and we followed the crowd as we got off the train. There was a steep flight of stairs to get to the terminal, and no escalator in sight - so we hauled our luggage up the stairs. Only when the cruise ended and we took the train back to London did we see that we could've walked the other direction after exiting the train, and rolled our luggage over the train tracks to the terminal! :D The next time we cruised from Harwich, we were much wiser!