How to get into Venice when staying outside the city?
Q. I've booked a holiday to Venice in September, and I'm staying close to Marco-Polo Airport, so not in the city itself (due to it being MUCH cheaper). I've a water bus service from the airport to the main island, but that only works as one round trip; don't want to spend that much everyday! The plan being to go into Venice most days. What does anyone suggest to cheaply get in and out of the city everyday? Cheers.
A. If you're staying close enough to the airport to get there conveniently, you can take the bus from the airport to Piazzale Roma. The ATVO buses run directly to Piazzale Roma in about 20 minutes for 5 euro (9 euro for a return ticket). Schedules here: http://www.atvo.it/index.php?lang=en&area=23&menuid=35
There is also the Aerobus run by ACTV which has several stops along the way to Piazzale Roma and may be convenient for your hotel depending on where it is: http://www.actv.it/en - you want the schedule & map for land route Route urbana 5. this is 5 euro each way. I would recommend that you ask your specific hotel where to get the bus.
There is also the Aerobus run by ACTV which has several stops along the way to Piazzale Roma and may be convenient for your hotel depending on where it is: http://www.actv.it/en - you want the schedule & map for land route Route urbana 5. this is 5 euro each way. I would recommend that you ask your specific hotel where to get the bus.
How much would a trip to Venice cost?
Q. Okay, so. Myself and a friend are planning a trip to Venice this summer, and we know the price tag is going to be pretty expensive. My question is... Does anyone have a ballpark estimate (within a thousand or so) of how much it would cost to fly to Venice, Italy from Texas, stay there for 3-4 weeks, and to fly back? I'm looking for costs of plane tickets, housing, and food for 2 people. Just the necessities please.
A. Venice is one of the most expensive places here in Italy; many people only visit for a few days and move on. Prices for flights and hotels depend a lot on exactly when you go. The flight will also depend on where you start in Texas - are you flying from Dallas? Houston? somewhere else?
If you fly from Dallas to Venice in mid May, you can find flights for around $850 to $900 round trip with several options for connections. You can use sites like: http://www.kayak.com/ or http://www.expedia.com/default.asp to price airfare. You can also use those sites for finding accomodations. However, the site I usually use here in Italy is: http://www.venere.com/ . Usually, I spend on the order of 100 to 150 euro a night when I stay in Venice. However, I usually only stay over during festivals like Carnevale or Il Redentore since I live within a couple of hours from Venice. It's less expensive to stay on the mainland (e.g., Mestre or Lido di Jesolo). you can also look at hostels and budget hotels: http://www.hostelbookers.com/hostels/italy/venice/ Count on around $50 per night as a minimum - you might be able to do better, but that's a reasonable ballpark estimate for low end.
Food varies widely depending on where and what you eat. I generally count on spending 25 to 50 euro for a meal in Venice (I've also spent well over 100 euro for a meal on special occasions). However, you can find pizza for 8 to 13 euro. A panino or pizza by the slice can run 3.50 to 6 euro. If you're staying that long, you can also buy food in the markets more cheaply.
If you want to get out and explore some of the rest of Italy, the trains are a good option. You can find schedules and prices here: http://www.trenitalia.com/cms/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=ad1ce14114bc9110VgnVCM10000080a3e90aRCRD .
Fares for the vaporetto around Venice are here: http://www.actv.it/en along with a trip planner. Venice is pretty compact and easy to walk unless you're going to one of the outer islands like Murano or Burano.
You can find entrance fees for various attractions on their websites.
If you fly from Dallas to Venice in mid May, you can find flights for around $850 to $900 round trip with several options for connections. You can use sites like: http://www.kayak.com/ or http://www.expedia.com/default.asp to price airfare. You can also use those sites for finding accomodations. However, the site I usually use here in Italy is: http://www.venere.com/ . Usually, I spend on the order of 100 to 150 euro a night when I stay in Venice. However, I usually only stay over during festivals like Carnevale or Il Redentore since I live within a couple of hours from Venice. It's less expensive to stay on the mainland (e.g., Mestre or Lido di Jesolo). you can also look at hostels and budget hotels: http://www.hostelbookers.com/hostels/italy/venice/ Count on around $50 per night as a minimum - you might be able to do better, but that's a reasonable ballpark estimate for low end.
Food varies widely depending on where and what you eat. I generally count on spending 25 to 50 euro for a meal in Venice (I've also spent well over 100 euro for a meal on special occasions). However, you can find pizza for 8 to 13 euro. A panino or pizza by the slice can run 3.50 to 6 euro. If you're staying that long, you can also buy food in the markets more cheaply.
If you want to get out and explore some of the rest of Italy, the trains are a good option. You can find schedules and prices here: http://www.trenitalia.com/cms/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=ad1ce14114bc9110VgnVCM10000080a3e90aRCRD .
Fares for the vaporetto around Venice are here: http://www.actv.it/en along with a trip planner. Venice is pretty compact and easy to walk unless you're going to one of the outer islands like Murano or Burano.
You can find entrance fees for various attractions on their websites.
What is the best way to travel from Venice to Rome?
Q. What is the cheaper way to travel to Rome from Venice? Plane or train? I was thinking train, but I think that requires more than 1 train, and is somewhat like a full-day trip.
Can anyone give me tips? My trip is planned for the end of the year.
Thank you, much appreciated.
Can anyone give me tips? My trip is planned for the end of the year.
Thank you, much appreciated.
A. The train is the best and most convenient way to go. You can find schedules and prices here: http://www.trenitalia.com/cms/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=ad1ce14114bc9110VgnVCM10000080a3e90aRCRD Train changes are only required if you take the slower regional trains point-to-point to get to Rome to get cheaper fares. The fast trains take 3 hr 46 min and cost 73 euro for a standard 2nd class ticket, but you can get a discounted ticket for early purchase for as low as 51 euro (30% off). Right now, there's also a special promotion going on for 48 euro. Check the promotions page of the train website closer to when you travel to find out what's available then.
I live near Venice and prefer the night train. Going from Venice to Rome, the train leaves Venice at 11:30 pm and arrives in Rome at 6:56 am the next morning. The travel time is longer, but you're using time you'd be sleeping anyway for transit. You won't need a hotel for that night or lose sightseeing time while you're here. The normal fare for a seat is 37.50 euro, but you're better off getting a berth in a cuchette. The standard fare for a berth in a 4 bed compartment is 60.90 euro, but there are also discounts for early purchase on these accomodations. You can get this for as low as 42.60 euro.
When you consider the time & cost of getting to and from the airports allowing time to check in, get through security and actual flight and waiting for baggage if necessary, the fast trains are quicker.
I live near Venice and prefer the night train. Going from Venice to Rome, the train leaves Venice at 11:30 pm and arrives in Rome at 6:56 am the next morning. The travel time is longer, but you're using time you'd be sleeping anyway for transit. You won't need a hotel for that night or lose sightseeing time while you're here. The normal fare for a seat is 37.50 euro, but you're better off getting a berth in a cuchette. The standard fare for a berth in a 4 bed compartment is 60.90 euro, but there are also discounts for early purchase on these accomodations. You can get this for as low as 42.60 euro.
When you consider the time & cost of getting to and from the airports allowing time to check in, get through security and actual flight and waiting for baggage if necessary, the fast trains are quicker.
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