Question on postcruise train trip Venice to Florence

[San Diego Ellie]

I know that we can take a train from Venice to Florence after our Royal Caribbean Splendour of the Sea cruise, but I do not know what is the closest train station to the Venice cruiseport,and how to get there. Any information from those who have done this would be greatly appreciated.

[agabbymama]

I know that we can take a train from Venice to Florence after our Royal Caribbean Splendour of the Sea cruise, but I do not know what is the closest train station to the Venice cruiseport,and how to get there. Any information from those who have done this would be greatly appreciated.

 

I believe there is only one train station, this website should give you the info and there is a map.

 

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

[cruiseluv]

Pls go to the following recent thread where your question was discussed:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=576940

 

It is important that you ascertain where your ship docks. Most big ships dock in a port area area where your best solution is to take a land taxi to the Venice station in Mestre. If you are taking an Eurostar train it's probably a good idea to make reservation and buy tickets in advance. For that go to:

 

http://www.trenitalia.it

 

Have a great cruise and post cruise in Italy!

[franu]

There are two stations which serve the cruisers. Santa Lucia station is in Venice proper. It is just feet from the Grand Canal. There is sometimes a shuttle bus to/from the port.

 

The other station is "Venezia Mestre" which is on the mainland just where the road to the port is. I used this station with my friend who lived in Italy when we went on a cruise. We took a taxi from and to Mestre. It was quick and easy and made boarding a breeze.

 

Fran

[San Diego Ellie]

thanks, everyone, for your good input. The link to the other thread was especially useful, as was the information on the nearby train station and suggestions on transportation.

Ellie