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Train Station : Completed soon after WW2, the train station predominantly features designs from the fascist era

Train Station : However, this is not Venice's original station building

Train Station : The original train station was completed in 1863

Train Station : Even though the church on the right still stands today, the train station replaced the Santa Lucia church pictured here on the left

Train Station : In front of the train station, there is a memorial plaque marking the former location of the Santa Lucia church

Train Station : Once you exit the train station, you're immediately immersed in the bustling atmosphere of Venice

Train Station : Italian regional trains

Train Station : The interior of the London-Venice Orient Express train

Stazione di Venezia Santa Lucia

Venice Santa Lucia Train Station

Your gateway for rail travel in and out of Venice.

Sestiere Cannaregio

Ferrovia (1-min walk)

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Highlights

Fascinating history

From Venice's first connection to the mainland with the nearly 4km (2.4mi) railway bridge completed in 1845, to the demolition of the homonymous church and the establishment of the current rationalist fascist design.

The only station

Unlike other European cities with multiple train stations, Venice's unique location within a lagoon has historically made rail travel difficult.

Well connected

Every day, around 450 trains enter the station, including high-speed trains.

Why visit

While not a tourist attraction per se, it's the main access point for trips in and out of Venice.

Tips

Day trips

Take the train to Treviso, Padua, Ferrara and even Verona.

Regional train ticket prices are quite affordable.

Explore destinations

Luggage storage

Look online for the many luggage storage options, as carrying your bags around Venice is not practical.

Visit the station's luggage storage website

Nearby

These top places are steps away from Train Station:

San Giacomo dall'Orio : The beautifully painted cupolas above the right altar

10-15 min away

San Giacomo dall'Orio

Venice Vintage Toys : The giant Grendizer robot

10-15 min away

Venice Vintage Toys

Chiesa di San Rocco : The impressive counter-facade with the organ loft

10-15 min away

Chiesa di San Rocco

Da Vinci Interactive Museum : The room with flying machines

10-15 min away

Da Vinci Interactive Museum

Scuola di San Rocco : The first glimpse of the spectacular Sala Capitulare as you ascend the grand staircase

10-15 min away

Scuola di San Rocco

Natural History Museum : During the early 1700s, the 'rooms of wonders' became popular for showcasing collections of creatures rarely seen by Venetians at that time

10-15 min away

Natural History Museum

Basilica dei Frari : Canova's mausoleum is perhaps the most distinctive monument among the many within this vast church

10-15 min away

Basilica dei Frari