Located at the top of the Adriatic Sea , the port of Venice is not only a maritime and commercial hub with the eastern Mediterranean but also with central Europe , given its relative proximity to the Alpine passes. A fact that has its historical evidence with the glorious destiny of the Serenissima Republic of Venice.
Obviously, compared to the end of that centuries-old experience, in 1797, many things have changed but, over time, especially during the twentieth century, the port area of the lagoon city has experienced a new expansion phase in which another fundamental has emerged. feature: multifunctionality.
In fact, none of the various activities that pass through the port of Venice prevails over the other: from agri - food to energy , passing through the chemical and steel sectors , the various supply chains are balanced with the consolidated commercial and tourist vocation of the city.
And, speaking of tourism, the cruise sector deserves particular mention. Venice, in fact, is what in technical jargon is called "home port", that is, a terminus of various cruise routes. Finally, as for passenger traffic, the city is connected by sea (ferries) with the ports of Igoumenitsa and Patras, and during the summer season (hydrofoils) with the opposite coastal towns of Slovenia and Croatia .
In addition to Flixbus , which allows you to reach Venice (Venezia - Mestre Railway Station) from the main Italian cities, there are also land (bus) and sea (vaporetti) connections from AVM , a company that manages local public transport in the city. Particular mention for People Mover , the elevated funicular that from Piazzale Roma (approx. 1 km from the Venice Santa Lucia railway station) allows you to easily reach the Passenger Terminal of the Port of Venice.
Regional trains depart from:
For further train connections, consult the website trenitalia.com.
Venice Airport Bus Express, shuttle service (without intermediate stops) of the ATVO company from Marco Polo Airport to Piazzale Roma, in the center of Venice, from which the port is easily accessible.
Line 5 Aerobus of the ACTV company from Marco Polo Airport to Piazzale Roma, in the center of Venice, from which the port is easily reachable.
From the Venice Santa Lucia railway station, cross the Ponte della Costituzione that leads to Piazzale Roma. Take the People Mover, the elevated funicular that allows you to easily reach the port of Venice.
Over 2000 parking spaces and 300 motorcycle parking spaces, distributed over 6 floors, with 10 parking halls and 2 terraces, this car park is located near Piazzale Roma (car terminal that allows easier access to the historic center of Venice. boarding of all public transport navigation lines (ACTV)
Tel: (0039) 041-272 23 94 and 041-272 23 95
About 900 parking spaces; video surveillance; open 24 hours a day; 365 days a year.
Tel: (0039) 041-523 22 13 and 041-523 51 01
The only parking inside the port area. Service reserved only for cruise passengers and their companions.
Tel: (0039) 041 240 30 33/40
Piazzale Roma - Luggage storage service inside the
Isola Tronchetto municipal garage - Luggage storage service near the terminal for People Mover.
S. Lucia Station - Handling and baggage transport service. Cooperative staff present outside the
M. Polo Airport railway station - Luggage storage service available at exit 1.
Tel .: (0039) 041 71 37 19
Near the port of Venice there are various activities: bars; restaurants; trattorias; pizzerias; parking lots; hotel; B&B; clothing stores; car rental and so on.
Visiting Venice while waiting to board a ferry, a hydrofoil, a cruise ship, or even returning from a holiday in Greece, Croatia, around the Mediterranean, is not a bad idea at all, especially since most tourist attractions not far from the Maritime Station: Piazza San Marco; the homonymous basilica; Ducal Palace; the most famous bridges (of Rialto; of the Scalzi; of the Constitution; of Sighs etc.) are in fact all within a few kilometers from the port.