lacoquine

I had read that the traghetti (i.e., the gondola ferries that cross the Grand Canal) run on a somewhat limited schedule. One example: Santa Maria del Giglio to the Salute and vice versa only until 1PM. Am I understanding this information correctly? I found this info in a wonderful (and otherwise very helpful) guide from www.travelplan.it.

Thanks!

TuckH

This is the info I have...

1. S.ta Maria del Giglio 8-19 (incl. public holidays); from November to February 8.00 -18.00.
2. San Samuele 7.40-13.15 (no service on public holidays).
3. San Tomà 7-20.55 (public holidays 8-19.55).
4. Al Carbon 8-14 (no service on public holidays).
5. Santa Sofia 7-20.55 (public holidays 7.30-18.55).
6. San Marcuola 7.45-13.00 (no service on public holidays).
7. Ferrovia 7.45-13.45 (public holidays 8.45-13.30).

lacoquine

Thanks, tuckharvey. Perhaps I am neglecting the fact that when the traghetti are not available, one can still get onto a vaporetto? I am just imagining going for a lovely stroll in Dorsoduro in the evening and not being able to get back to our hotel...I am sure I must be missing something..new to the canal travel system as I am

Zerlina

The vaporetti are the public bus system of Venice. There is even - limited - service during the night.

TuckH

> I am just imagining going for a lovely stroll in Dorsoduro in the evening and not being able to get back to our hotel... <

You're certainly not stranded - you can easily work your way back to the Ponte dell'Accademia. Don't fret...

lacoquine

Thanks, Tuckharvey. My fretting has now come to an end!

dvila

Anyone knows the price (roundtrip) for the ferry from Venice to Lido? I'm planning to go with a small car... Thanks!

enroute

< the price (roundtrip) for the ferry from Venice to Lido? I

18 Eu each way as of Oct 2005