The back story 1
In-depth stories behind the list.
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The back story
Venice by rail: the back story
Arriving by train on the bridge across the lagoon, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and the fast trains to Rome, Milan and Florence.
6 of the best · Venice, Italy
Getting to and Around Venice
Marco Polo Airport, Santa Lucia station, fast trains across Italy, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and Piazzale Roma.
Our 6 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Venice.
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The back story
Venice by rail: the back story
Arriving by train on the bridge across the lagoon, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and the fast trains to Rome, Milan and Florence.
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By water or by road
Venice Marco Polo Airport
Venice’s main airport, on the edge of the lagoon, linked by Alilaguna boats, water taxis and buses.
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On the Grand Canal
Venezia Santa Lucia station
The railway terminus of the historic city, with the Grand Canal at its steps.
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Airports & arrival 1
Arriving in Venice.
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By water or by road
Venice Marco Polo Airport
Venice’s main airport, on the edge of the lagoon, linked by Alilaguna boats, water taxis and buses.
Railways 3
Santa Lucia and the fast trains.
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On the Grand Canal
Venezia Santa Lucia station
The railway terminus of the historic city, with the Grand Canal at its steps.
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Belmond’s famous train
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Belmond’s Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, the classic luxury train of Europe.
Road and bus 1
Piazzale Roma.
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Where the road ends
Piazzale Roma and the People Mover
The road terminus of Venice, with buses to the mainland and the People Mover to Tronchetto.
