We took the High-speed train from Milan to Venice and got off at the Venezia Santa Lucia station (Last station on the line). From the station we took the Water Taxi to the Rialto Bridge and then walked the street to the Piazza San Marco. The train station is average, but does not have seating, and you will find that to sit and rest you will have to sit outside on one of the many stone steps that lead down to the plaza and the Water Taxi boats. (Be very careful of selecting a boat, they stop at different landings along the Grand Canal). We did not spend the night in Venice, and only went to see Doge's Palace and Saint Mark's Basilica, we should have spent the night and a day or two. The ride back to Milan was uneventful, but cost considerable more than the ride to Venice, they get you one way or the other.

Venezia Santa Lucia is the central station of Venice. Its picturesque and located beside the water. There are many retail stores, restaurants and bars located here. There is a lovely piazza waterfront in front of the station. You will find lots of touts selling their wares at this piazza. When one arrives by train its seamless to jump of an ACTV waterboat or a more expensive water-taxi to reach your accomodation in Venice from the station.

Our second trip to Venice. The station is large with shops and cafes etc. It is clean and tidy with lots of easy to read timetables and signage. Once you step out, theres the wonderful lagoon straight in front of you. Only downside is you have to use a token for the toilet which you can only get by buying something in the cafe where the toilets are situated.

Great way to travel in Europe!!! It takes a bit longer but the views are beautiful and the are always on time. Airplanes service is a hassle and the low cost are awful!!! They are clean and well kept.

The only thing needed to make this a 5 star station is more seating, especially for many who have checked out of hotels and waiting for later trains. Otherwise the station is spacious with many of the expected shops and eateries. The schedule boards are easy to read and station personnel we spoke to friendly and helpful.

Extremely busy train station located on the banks of the Grand Canal in Venice. Was clean. Seating is limited. The booking counter staff I approached for guidance was extremely friendly and helpful despite the language barrier.

We took the Trenitalia train from Venice to Trieste to catch our NCL Pearl cruise. We took a water taxi (ordered one day prior from hotel) to this train station. Very easy to find our train. We got our seats about 30 minutes prior. When we arrived at the train station in Trieste, we walked less than a mile with our luggage to the port to board our cruise. Get the app for your phone to check in. Very good app. OR, check in online via the email they send you.