Can you take a water taxi from Venice train station?

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You can absolutely take a private water taxi directly from the Venezia Santa Lucia train station. As you exit the station, the docks for "Motoscafi" (water taxis) are located immediately in front of you on the Grand Canal. These sleek, wooden motorboats provide the most direct and luxurious way to reach your hotel or destination, especially if your accommodation has a private pier. While significantly more expensive than the public "Vaporetto" (water bus), which costs about €9.50, a private taxi offers a door-to-door service that saves you from navigating Venice's narrow alleys and bridges with heavy luggage. In 2026, a standard transfer from the station to a city center hotel typically costs between €70 and €100 for up to 10 passengers. It is a highly recommended experience for first-time visitors who want a grand entrance into the "Floating City."

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The easiest way is by private water-taxi ( available from the water-taxi station in front of the train station ) at the cost of 60/80 € ( the exact cost will depend on number of people and suitcases ) or by vaporetto ( public water transport ) line 1 or 2, stop Rialto ( not RIALTO MERCATO ) cost for the regular ...

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For transfers at night (from 22:00 to 07:00), a surcharge of €10.00 will be charged. For 5 persons, a surcharge of € 10.00 per person also applies. Tip: It is wise to bring cash for water and land taxis, as many taxis in Italy still do not accept debit or credit cards.

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Walking: It's easy to walk from the station to anywhere in central Venice. The Rialto Bridge is 20 minutes walk from the station, Piazza San Marco is 27 minutes walk, all through delightful narrow streets with many small hidden squares.

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It has so many tracks that we recommend arriving at least half an hour prior to your scheduled departure as not to get lost and miss your train. Keep in mind that in Italy you have to validate your ticket before getting on the train.

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In Venice, like many popular travel destinations, tips and gratuities are discretionary and dependent on the service quality you've received. Sometimes it's appropriate to tip simply because it's customary - for example in a restaurant, hotel or cab.

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How do the people of Venice get around? Being built atop of 118 islands, the Venetians have only ever had two choices when it comes to travel – via water or on foot. Just like it was centuries ago, Venice remains a car-free zone, relying on boats instead of cars for imports and travel.

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Tipping for transportation Most Venice attractions are easy to reach by foot, especially using our Venice map. However, some destinations require you to take a vaporetto or other means of transport. Tipping your taxi driver or gondolier is not customary, but as a token of appreciation, you can round up the fare.

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All our Taxi are equipedd with the POS (Checkout) system for rapid and secure electronic payment with all the majors credit cards.

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