Arriving in Venice by train is one of the great travel moments. You step out of Santa Lucia station and straight onto the Grand Canal.

Getting there

The journey usually takes two days with an overnight stop in Paris, Switzerland or Milan. Each route has its own scenery and character.

Getting around

There are no cars in Venice. The vaporetto water buses cover the main routes, and most sights are within walking distance of each other.

Where to stay

Hotels close to the station make arrival easy. Those near St Mark's Square put you in the heart of the old city.