Venice Train Station food policyThe station has a basic food court where you can get a coffee or a snack to refresh you on your journey. This being Italy, you'll also find a pizzeria inside the station close to Platform 1.
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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.
Venice Santa Lucia (Venezia S Lucia or just Venezia SL) is Venice's main station, located in Venice itself on the Grand Canal, just 20 minutes walk from the Rialto Bridge or 27 minutes walk from St Mark's Square. The other Venice station is Venezia Mestre, but this is located on the mainland, not in Venice itself.
You can't choose which side you sit. The trains get turned in service, so a seat might be on either side. Indeed, if the Venice-Rome service goes via the main station in Florence (and most do), a seat that is on the left for Venice-Florence will be on the right for Florence-Rome, as the train reverses at Florence.
Venice Gondola FAQs. How much does a gondola ride in Venice cost? The standard 30-minute gondola ride in Venice costs 80 EUR during the day and 120 EUR in the evening or at night (from 7 PM to 8 AM). This is the fixed price you pay for a private gondola ride and not per person.
If you – like many other travelers – choose to take the train from other Italian or European cities, you'll be dropped off at the Venezia Santa Lucia train station, where you can take a vaporetto to your accommodations. Driving is not an option here – even the police use boats to get around.
Good to know: Unless you pre-book a gondola tour, you'll have to pay cash for your gondola ride. So make sure you have enough money on you. Private Venice gondola tours that you can pre-book online are usually more expensive than the official rates.
Because of these fees, avoid using your credit card for ATM withdrawals or cash advances (use a debit or cash card instead). Venetian merchants prefer MasterCard and Visa, but American Express is usually accepted in popular tourist destinations.
How many days do you need in Venice? Ideally, you should spend between 2 and 4 days in Venice. With 2 full days in Venice, you will have just enough time to explore the highlights, eat some delicious food, stroll the canals, and learn a bit about Venice's unique culture and history.