mdtravel

Two varied questions on transportation in Venice; any help is appreciated.

1. I've seen some posts on the EuroStar Club. What is this and why is it interesting for an infrequent traveler like myself? Is there a fee? Is it literally a club with chairs, drinks, facilities and so on, or is it like a frequent traveler club?

2. I have been to Venice, but don't remember seeing traghettos. Where are these located? How does one know that the boats are traghettos? How much do they cost? Any other information on traghettos is much appreciated. Last time we just hopped the waterbus (bought a three day pass) and found a stop on the other side of the canal.

ira

Hi md,

Traghettos are gondolas that take people (standing up) across the Grand Canal.

The Streetwise Guide shows them at
San Marcuola, Campo San Sofia, Riva de Carbon, Corte de Magazen, Campo San Samuele, Gritti Palace on the E side of the canal.

mdtravel

I just searched and searched, then finally found this link. It looks to contradict some of the names IRA but I haven't referenced a map as of yet to see if the general vacinity is the same. Looks like cost is .40 euro.

http://www.cheapvenice.com/traghetti-venice.htm

mdtravel

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ira

Hi Md,

The San Toma is the other side of my Corte de Magazen.

I've never seen one at Ferrovia, since there is a bridge there.

Can't find S.ta Maria del Giglio.

mdtravel

Drat!

I really would like to find a list of these. Anyone?

Therese

Traghetti routes are typically indicated on maps, and it's not difficult to figure out that they're traghetto boarding/departure points because you'll see people standing in gondole.

It's cheap and convenient. You don't need to think too hard about it---if you want to cross the Grand Canal and there's no bridge nearby there will likely be a traghetto point in the area.

delvino

Alrighty,

We took the traghetto's on this past trip (in the last week). Great idea and time saver.

Cost: .50 euro
You do not have to stand, we sat along the edges of the boat

Near various Water Bus stops, there are "Traghetto Signs" in green on each side of the canal, and these traghetto's cross from one point to the other.

These can be found NEAR the following stops.

Between Salute & San Marco

Near S. Maria del Giglio; specifically from C. Del Traghetto and Campo del Traghetto

Near C' Rezzonico; specifically from Calle del Traghetto and Campo S. Samuele

Near S. Toma; specifically from Calle del Treagheto Garzoni and Rio di S. Toma

Near San Silvestro; specifically Riva del Carbon and Riva del Vin

Near Ca d'Oro; specifically Campo S. Sofia and the end of Camp D. Pescheria

Near S. Marcuola; specifically Campo S. Marcuola and Sal. Del Fondaco Del Turchi

And the last one is by the train station, and goes between Fondamenta Di Santa Lucia and Fondamenta di San Simon Piccolo

Hope this gives you a better idea.

mdtravel

This is great! Thank you.

IRA, you were pretty much right on the money.