Ubu Posted June 30, 2014 #1 Share Posted June 30, 2014 We will be getting off out ship around 8am (docks at 6:45 am) and going to the train station.I am wondering if there are usually men wanting to make a few euros for caring your bag over the steps. How much do they want? Looks like a lot of steps!!! Looking at booking a non refundable train to Rome at 9:40 and hoping this is enough time allowed, or should I book a later train????? Thanks, Judy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapleleaves Posted June 30, 2014 #2 Share Posted June 30, 2014 I've NEVER seen anyone there to assist with bags. ..... There are lots of steps but they're shallow which makes it easier to pull your wheeled luggage along. I didn't have any trouble but I only travel with one wheeled case and a daypack/shoulder tote. Once you get off the People Mover it's a 10 minute walk, tops, to the train station, even with the steps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapleleaves Posted June 30, 2014 #3 Share Posted June 30, 2014 If you don't think you can manage the steps, the easiest option is to take a cab to Mestre and pick up your train there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ubu Posted July 1, 2014 Author #4 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Thanks for the info Mapleleaves. Glad to hear it is not difficult! I do pack light and pull my suitcase with me all the time, so should not be a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
see you soon Posted July 1, 2014 #5 Share Posted July 1, 2014 We will be getting off out ship around 8am (docks at 6:45 am) and going to the train station.I am wondering if there are usually men wanting to make a few euros for caring your bag over the steps. How much do they want? Looks like a lot of steps!!! Looking at booking a non refundable train to Rome at 9:40 and hoping this is enough time allowed, or should I book a later train?????Thanks, Judy When we were in Venice, twice, this late spring, there were men with sort of wheel barrow carts who were offering to take bags for a fee. It didn't seem to be organized in any way so they may or not be there. We could handle our own bags but I think they wanted 10 euro. No guarantees however. See you soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted July 1, 2014 #6 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I would be leery of people trying to help. That can lead to a pick pocket or at the least an argument about how much is owed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeHeartCruising Posted July 1, 2014 #7 Share Posted July 1, 2014 (edited) The # of steps was more of the annoyance than the height you need to pull the bag up each time. But, for me, it was manageable. I am a healthy adult male. Edited July 1, 2014 by MeHeartCruising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Rosebery Posted July 1, 2014 #8 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Listen to Mapleleaves. All Venice trains stop at Mestre. It is much easier and faster to take a cab to the station in Mestre which is 5 minutes away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euro cruiser Posted July 2, 2014 #9 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Another alternative is to take the vaporetto one stop across the canal from Piazzale Roma to the train station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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