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