How far is Venice from port?

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How far is Venice train station from cruise port?

Venice Train Station Santa Lucia and Venice Cruise Port are only 500 meters away as the crow flies ( 550 yards). Yet it’s not so easy to reach the port when you arrive to Venice by train. Venice Guide and Boat offers the easiest and most comfortable transfer to get to your cruise ship.

Where do the cruise ships dock in Venice?

Venezia Passeggeri
The city and its cruise-ship piers are inside the Venetian Lagoon, which is connected to the Adriatic Sea by a narrow entrance called the Porto di Lido. The Terminal Venezia Passeggeri or Venice Cruise Terminal is located near the 4-km causeway that links the historic city with the mainland.

How far south is Venice from Port Charlotte?

The distance between Venice and Port Charlotte is 24 miles. The road distance is 26.5 miles.

Where does Viking dock in Venice?

Cruise ship pier location in Venice. Most cruise ships dock at Baciono Della Stazione Marittima, at the western end of the city. There are several piers at the Stazione Marittima, which is flanked by Tronchetto, a major parking lot for visitors to Venice by car.

How do you catch a water-taxi in Venice?

In Venice, you can summon a water taxi by phoning the Consorzio Motoscafi Venezia at 041 522 2303 (24 hours a day) or e-mailing [email protected]. Ask for a fare quotation before booking. (The Consorzio is a cooperative of water-taxi operators, with a fleet of more than 100 boats at its disposal.)

Do cruise ships go up the Grand canal in Venice?

Cruise ships sail up the 4 kilometer (2.5 mile) canal, before turning right to dock at the “Marittima” port on the western edge of Venice’s historic center.

When should you avoid Venice?

The best time to visit Venice is during April, May, September, and October when the city is warm and dry but not too hot. Avoid visiting in August when the weather is hot and muggy and many Venetians leave for a month-long vacation.

How to get to the city centre of Venice?

You have two options to reach the city centre of Venice from Marco Polo airport, a taxi or bus. Taxis are the most convenient option, the journey only takes 20 minutes and will cost approximately 35€.

How much does it cost to get a taxi from Venice airport?

Taxis at Venice Marco Polo Airport charge a fixed fare of €40 for trips to Piazzale Roma. For other taxi routes, taxis are metered and you pay on arrival. You can prebook an airport taxi online through Welcome Pickups or get one on arrival at the airport of Venice.

Where are the cruise ships docked in Venice?

The Port of Venice has two main cruise terminal areas, the Stazione Marittima basin (used primarily by mid-size and large ships) and the San Basilio pier (reserved for small ships, mid-size ships when the main basin is at capacity, and the occasional yacht or hydrofoil ferry.)

How to get from Marco Polo Airport to Venice city?

How to get from Venice Airport to Venice city by public ferry. For a more affordable water transport option, you can take the vaporetto public ferry from Marco Polo airport to the city centre of Venice. Alilaguna is the public ferry operator at the airport of Venice, operating Monday to Sunday all year long. There are different lines in operation.