Romanticism is rightly ascribed to the city of Venice, Italy and the concept is manifested in its unrivaled physical beauty, exciting culture, and opulent history. The city of Venice is without a doubt a must-see for those with wanderlust. But how does someone from across the globe get to this charming city of northern Italy? The means vary depending on one’s point of origin.
The easiest and fastest way to get to Venice is by air. When traveling by plane, one can choose to land either at the Treviso airport of the Marco Polo airport. The Treviso airport is located at approximately twenty-five kilometers from Venice while the Marco Polo airport is situated on mainland Italy, close to the city of Mestre. While the Treviso airport is geographically closer to the city of Venice, it is a bustling airport that accommodates most of the budget flights, including Transavia, SkyEurope and Ryanair.
From either of these airports, one can take the shuttle bus going to the water bus quay where one can take a boat ride going to San Marco, Venice. The ordinary water buses could use up to one hour and a half while the water taxis are faster and more enjoyable.
Another means of traveling to Venice is by train. Some cities of origin such as Mestre, Budapest, Zagreb, Ljubljana and Munich have direct train services to Venice. After the train ride, one can now hop into any of the water buses or taxis that will lead him to his intended place to visit in Venice. The train travels are incredibly picturesque and a favorite form of travel transport by excursionists and tourists wanting to experience Venice.
The bus is another travel medium that one can use to go to Venice. Mestre has direct bus services going to Venice. The drop-off point is the Piazzale Roma found near the western side of Venice and the trip only takes up to thirty minutes or so. Most of the local Venetians take the bus and the bus ride would be just another time for one to interact with them and learn new local knowledge.
For some countries of origin like Greece, one can just travel to Venice by boat as there are direct ferry services available within the area. Direct ferry rides from Greece to Venice are rare and pre-booking one’s ticket is greatly advised. These ferry trips halt at the Stazione Marittima, which is found at the end of mainland Italy. Just like the other modes of travel, one will still have to take a water taxi or bus to get to the Venetian city proper.