Piazzale Roma
Piazzale Roma
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Neighbourhood: Santa Croce
Santa Croce gained importance as a sestiere (district) when Piazzale Roma was created in the 1930s to bring cars and buses close to the center of Venice. Constitution Bridge spans the Grand Canal linking Piazzale Roma to the train station. This area buzzes with energy from travelers and students. Historic palaces and former industrial buildings house some departments of Ca' Foscari and IUAV Architecture universities. On the Fondaco dei Turchi, Venice's Museum of Natural History offers Venetians prehistoric thrills, plus an overview of lagoon fish and wildlife. The Grand Canal, northern boundary of Santa Croce, is lined with palaces and decorated by the tall green dome of San Simeon Piccolo. Ca' Pesaro attracts Venetians to its contemporary art exhibitions. The Grand Canal exposes only one face of these buildings. On the opposite side, the palace often interacts with a square or a busy street to represent its neighbourhood identity.
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- Hendrik_NLVlaardingen, The Netherlands7,929 contributionsFrom here: pedestrians onlyPiazzale Roma is situated just beyond the Ponte della Libertà, which connects Venice with mainland Mestre. This is the ultimate place in Venice where you can drive your car, ride bus, tram, bicycle, or motorbike. Get off the bus or tram or put your motor vehicle in a parking garage (visitors who don't want to queue at the Piazzale Roma parking garages have already left the car at Tronchetto and have taken the People Mover to Piazzale Roma). From here the assignment of the visitor of Venice is walking, walking, walking. In the direction of Rialto and San Marco or in the direction of Accademia Bridge. At first sight Piazzale Roma is nothing to write home about, with the busses, trams, cars queueing at the parking garages and the flocks of tourists, but it is the glorious starting point of a visit to fairy tale Venice, so a four point ratingVisited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 6 November 2023
- Thomas VOakland, California17,780 contributionsTransportation HubNot particularly pretty, but an important location because this is where you will find the train station and the People Mover. It's a good place to start your exploration of the city or to catch a vaporetto. The Grand Canal is here and lots of buses and car parking.Visited May 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 22 May 2024
- travelbob1New Windsor, New York1,135 contributionsThe Place to Come and Go in and around VeniceA great place to arrive and depart Venice. There are trams, buses, taxis and a host of water travel options. A couple of blocks away is the People Mover to the cruise terminals, ask for directions, it is not easy to spot. The porters will help with transporting luggage across the bridge to the train station. They will offer a per luggage price, but you can negotiate if you feel it is too high.Visited May 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 17 June 2024
- David0ff82Liverpool, United Kingdom1,449 contributionsArea contains a nice little park areaI was in Venice October 2023 with partner celebrating his 40th birthday and whilst exploring the city we came across this area. After getting a water taxi in from the airport and spending our in the main part did Venice amongst the windy lanes and canals it seemed like this area was a different place all together with the road bus and trains station and traffic but my reason for reviewing is the little park/gardens we found over the way from the bus station with its little cafes it was nice to grab a drink and slice of pizza sitting in the sun. Nice to stop of at if in that area.Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 30 September 2024
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travelbob1
New Windsor, NY1,135 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
A great place to arrive and depart Venice. There are trams, buses, taxis and a host of water travel options. A couple of blocks away is the People Mover to the cruise terminals, ask for directions, it is not easy to spot.
The porters will help with transporting luggage across the bridge to the train station. They will offer a per luggage price, but you can negotiate if you feel it is too high.
The porters will help with transporting luggage across the bridge to the train station. They will offer a per luggage price, but you can negotiate if you feel it is too high.
Written 17 June 2024
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margaritaCalgary
Calgary, Canada116 contributions
Sept 2022
This is a massive and chaotically busy bus station with heavy bus and taxi traffic. Volume must be over 200 buses per day. Lanes are labelled but looking for where you want to catch your next bus is somewhat bewildering.
On our trip, we needed to transfer to/from a vaporetto (water bus). On arrival, we managed to secure a luggage porter; however, on departure (on a tight schedule to catch a flight), there were no porters to be found. This was around 0710h.
A nice aspect to all this is that vaporetto passes were also valid on the airport bus. Often is was not necessary to present your pass (vaporettos and buses).
On our trip, we needed to transfer to/from a vaporetto (water bus). On arrival, we managed to secure a luggage porter; however, on departure (on a tight schedule to catch a flight), there were no porters to be found. This was around 0710h.
A nice aspect to all this is that vaporetto passes were also valid on the airport bus. Often is was not necessary to present your pass (vaporettos and buses).
Written 21 September 2022
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Irving, TX36 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
This is right next to water taxi station and this is where the bus from the airport drops you off. So going anywhere from here - you would end up seeing this. It is a beautiful place - but true about other paces in Venice. Spending 15 min in this bridge and taking photographs is all you need here.
Written 8 January 2020
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Kinasuke
Kyoto, Japan1,205 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
There were two lanes, but I followed everyone and lined up for the bigger one.
When my uncle was bidding, he used to give me two lanes of rides evenly, but after the women started bidding, many of them stopped going at all.
I'm just going because I'm not getting on.
No one can ride for about an hour.
I hear yelling in front of me. If you don't like the lady at the ticket office, don't ride! Hold on. It's like that.
I'll be here in five minutes. So I calmed down, but I came 15 minutes later.
Also, no one is allowed on board.
He starts making noises again, and the woman in charge of the bidding goes home! I returned the previous person with this attitude.
A mild-mannered American gentleman
Quietly I said, 'If you don't put it up there, refund your family ticket.' And the ticket official said something like, 'You have the right to be in Priority Lane,' and the Young Mom pushed an American stroller.
Then we have rights. The pair moved to Priority Lane.
Mr. Young Mom, you guys have rights, right? He called me that. Because you're elderly.
Bidgers, you can't. and
What are your priorities?
Locals, workers, they say.
As a matter of fact, non-Americans, Brits and Asians pass for free.
I said I'd get a refund for my 2DAY pass.
The lady at the ticket office has grown quieter, but you're going back to the tourist lane! He said quietly and left. The announcement was made in 15 minutes, but it was too late to wait and I decided to walk. Sunlight that stings your skin. Half an hour walk to the hotel,
I had a complete heat stroke. My arms and face are disgustingly blackened, I'm still thirsty and feverish.
Fun Venice ruined.
Is riding a Pavoletto a time-consuming reverse? I have to walk to the stop in front of me.
You go back to the tourist lane?
When my uncle was bidding, he used to give me two lanes of rides evenly, but after the women started bidding, many of them stopped going at all.
I'm just going because I'm not getting on.
No one can ride for about an hour.
I hear yelling in front of me. If you don't like the lady at the ticket office, don't ride! Hold on. It's like that.
I'll be here in five minutes. So I calmed down, but I came 15 minutes later.
Also, no one is allowed on board.
He starts making noises again, and the woman in charge of the bidding goes home! I returned the previous person with this attitude.
A mild-mannered American gentleman
Quietly I said, 'If you don't put it up there, refund your family ticket.' And the ticket official said something like, 'You have the right to be in Priority Lane,' and the Young Mom pushed an American stroller.
Then we have rights. The pair moved to Priority Lane.
Mr. Young Mom, you guys have rights, right? He called me that. Because you're elderly.
Bidgers, you can't. and
What are your priorities?
Locals, workers, they say.
As a matter of fact, non-Americans, Brits and Asians pass for free.
I said I'd get a refund for my 2DAY pass.
The lady at the ticket office has grown quieter, but you're going back to the tourist lane! He said quietly and left. The announcement was made in 15 minutes, but it was too late to wait and I decided to walk. Sunlight that stings your skin. Half an hour walk to the hotel,
I had a complete heat stroke. My arms and face are disgustingly blackened, I'm still thirsty and feverish.
Fun Venice ruined.
Is riding a Pavoletto a time-consuming reverse? I have to walk to the stop in front of me.
You go back to the tourist lane?
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Written 7 September 2024
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David0ff82
Liverpool, UK1,449 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
I was in Venice October 2023 with partner celebrating his 40th birthday and whilst exploring the city we came across this area. After getting a water taxi in from the airport and spending our in the main part did Venice amongst the windy lanes and canals it seemed like this area was a different place all together with the road bus and trains station and traffic but my reason for reviewing is the little park/gardens we found over the way from the bus station with its little cafes it was nice to grab a drink and slice of pizza sitting in the sun. Nice to stop of at if in that area.
Written 30 September 2024
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he_man_o
Bellevue, WA57 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Used this bus stop to take a bus to Marco Polo airport. Buying tickets was painless but the wait was out in the open where the sun was searing hot. Quick and efficient transfer to the airport. Be prepared to haul your luggage across bridges as you did all through venice.
Written 18 September 2023
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besf
Antwerpen71 contributions
May 2022
Most of the people leave their car at Piazzale Roma. Too expensive. You better leave your car just outside Venice. You will pay only 5.5 Euro a day (plus the ticket for the bus. It's only one stop from Piazzale Roma). We have chosen venicecitypark, but there are many others.
Written 31 May 2022
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Abovetheclouds
2,242 contributions
Mar 2022 • Solo
You will at some point come here if you are staying in the historic part of Venice. Most of the airport buses stop here. You can then get public transport (water bus) to the historical areas of Venice. There is a place where you can get a taxi too. Having said this, on the night I was there I had to wait twenty minutes. Very few but thankfully the line was not long. Other than that, not much going on. Dirty with a few stalls where you can get snacks. Busy and lively.
Written 14 March 2022
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Hendrik_NL
Vlaardingen, The Netherlands7,929 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Piazzale Roma is situated just beyond the Ponte della Libertà, which connects Venice with mainland Mestre. This is the ultimate place in Venice where you can drive your car, ride bus, tram, bicycle, or motorbike. Get off the bus or tram or put your motor vehicle in a parking garage (visitors who don't want to queue at the Piazzale Roma parking garages have already left the car at Tronchetto and have taken the People Mover to Piazzale Roma). From here the assignment of the visitor of Venice is walking, walking, walking. In the direction of Rialto and San Marco or in the direction of Accademia Bridge. At first sight Piazzale Roma is nothing to write home about, with the busses, trams, cars queueing at the parking garages and the flocks of tourists, but it is the glorious starting point of a visit to fairy tale Venice, so a four point rating
Written 6 November 2023
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA17,780 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
Not particularly pretty, but an important location because this is where you will find the train station and the People Mover. It's a good place to start your exploration of the city or to catch a vaporetto. The Grand Canal is here and lots of buses and car parking.
Written 22 May 2024
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Hey Ahat 21
I have to get from Ravenna (end of a cruise) to Venice then on to Zurich on Sep.5th 2022 and want to do it by train rather than take a flight,but not confident about how to do it.Since Venice is a 3 hour ride from Ravenna,I will have to do the train ride around 12 noon/1.00p.m. Any advice,suggestions are welcome.
Written 16 July 2022
Hello. Wanting to find out if i need to pay in advance for a gondola for a disable person and if we are not able to attend due to cruise not being able to do i get a refund? Also can you please be sble to send me a suitable contact number (english) and email address. Thank you
Written 1 May 2019
Is the monorail the best way to get to the cruise terminal
Written 29 April 2019
Yes. One stop, very quick, and very frequent. Get on the monorail over in the north west corner or Piazzale Roma. Get off at Marittima, and follow the marked walkways to the terminal building. Probably about 150-200 metres from the monorail to the terminal building.
Written 29 April 2019
O tranporte de piazzale roma a estaçao zacarias
Written 30 March 2019
You will have to buy a ticket for the vaporetto and then ask which boat will take you to the San Zaccaria stop. Enjoy your time in Venice!
Written 31 March 2019
We are meeting a tour guide and will be leaving our hotel with luggage traveling by water taxi to Piazzale Roma. Does anyone know the distance from Motoscafiveneza dock to Intesa Sanpaolo Spa Filiale HUB? This is our meeting point.
Thank you
Written 19 January 2019
I am sorry I do not know. I would suggest asking your tour guide.
Written 20 January 2019
El dia 11 de noviembre tengo que cojer un bus desde Piazzale Roma hacia el aeropuerto de Treviso, al ser domingo imagino que habra muchos turistas, mis dudas son
1- Es conveniente reservar el billete de bus que me lleve hacia al aeropuerto de treviso? O no sera necesario
2- Donde podria reservar mi plaza de bus para despreocuparme
3- Cuanto tarda el bus en llegar al aeropuerto de Treviso?
Gracias
Written 7 October 2018
Hola, llego desde Bérgamo a La estación de bus Plazzale Roma a las 24:00, hay buses que te puedan llevar a Village camping jolly o camping Rialto? No sé hasta que horas funcionan por la noche. Gracias
Written 15 September 2018
I am sorry I do not know the answer to your question. I would suggest you contact the camp.
Written 16 September 2018
Hi we're arriving in Marco Polo airport and want to know the best way by public transport from the airport to St Mark's square area? Is there a direct bus from the airport to the old city - also we have an earlyish departure from the airport (10am) - does public transport go at all hours? Many thanks
Written 20 August 2018
The easiest way to get from the Marco Polo Venice Airport to Venice is to take the Venezia Express Bus right outside the terminal . We are seniors and we paid € 8 per person one way or € 15 for a round trip including luggage (which was stored in the baggage compartment below the bus). You can buy your tickets at a kiosk right near the bus. The ride was very comfortable and took about 20 minutes
Once you get into the Piazzale Roma, you can go to the Actv Venezia Office and purchase your vaporetto (boat) tickets. They will tell you what vaporetto (boat) will take you to St. Mark's. Just have the address of your hotel ready to give them.
You can always ask your hotel what they suggest especially for an early flight out. Be sure to ask what the transportation will cost. A private boat can be very expensive.
Written 20 August 2018
Are there car rental returns at this location instead of having to return at the airport?
Written 14 August 2018
Yes there is but there will be "service charge" involved. Please do check with the car rental company that you intend to engage with. The charges differs with different companies.
Written 16 August 2018
We are wanting to Hire a car at Bergamo Airport & then return to Venice Piazzale Roma , any advice on which Hire company to use & as we will be returning on a Saturday afternoon if do the office close early & would we then have to pay to Park the car at the main car park ? Any advice would be most helpful. Thank you
Written 14 May 2018
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