We will be arriving at the Santa Lucia train station in Venice and were wondering the best way to get to the Piazzale Roma. Is walking over the bridge too difficult with a suitcase? What number vaporetto would we use to get us there?
thank you
Posted by
Pico Rivera, CA
594 posts
Well, I should also mention that I'm a fairly strong guy too. I'm not sure what your physical aptitude is.
Posted by
Pico Rivera, CA
594 posts
It's a very short walk. I did it with a huge piece of luggage and a carry on.
Posted by
OP
cold spring
7 posts
Thank you. The picture of the bridge looks very long and with a steep incline, so I was concerned.
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32201 posts
antoinette, That's a very short distance, so a Vaporetto probably wouldn't be the best option. I assume you're referring to the Ponte della Costituzione bridge? It's not terribly steep but there are lots of steps. If you're dragging a wheelie bag, it may be a bit of work but not unmanageable. Happy travels!
Posted by
OP
cold spring
7 posts
So..a four wheel suitcase would not work?
Posted by
Pico Rivera, CA
594 posts
You'll have to tilt it to get it on two wheels. As was mentioned earlier, it would be a waste to take a vaporetto. You'll waste time trying to get on, wait for everyone to get off, and then repeat the process when it gets to the next stop.
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32201 posts
antoinette, A four-wheel bag would likely be more of a problem than a two-wheel model, as the wheels are typically smaller and may not be designed for "tilting". The two-wheel bags usually have larger wheels and are designed to be easily wheeled when tilted, including on stairs (albeit with a loud clattering and banging and with the bag possibly jumping around like a Mexican jumping bean). Of course, the specific design of the bag you're using will be the deciding factor. This is one of the reasons I much prefer a Backpack. Good luck!
Posted by
OP
cold spring
7 posts
I guess it will be the two wheeled bag and the bridge. thank you for your help.
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
32737 posts
Curiosity killed the cat, and it has got the better of me... If its not rude, why as soon as you arrive by train into Venice, would you be going over to P Roma from where people leave Venice? ???
Posted by
OP
cold spring
7 posts
We will be in Florence for a week prior to this train trip. We are going to the Piazelle Roma to get to the Cruise terminal. We will spend two days in Venice and then leave for an 18 day trip, the last 7 day will be a transatlantic crossing to Ft Lauderdale and then home to New York. Not rude at all.