🇮🇹 Venice Travel Guide: Mestre to Main Island Transport

🚉 Train Travel (Mestre → Venice Main Island) Two stations: Venezia Mestre (mainland) Venezia S. Lucia (main island, 10min ride, €1.50) Frequent trains (~every 10min). Buy tickets on-site (no reservation needed). 🏨 Accommodation Tips ✔ Stay in Mestre for affordability & convenience: Cheaper hotels (e.g., Hotel Plaza Venice opposite Mestre Station). Safe area with supermarkets/restaurants (just stay alert!). No island fee if booked at Mestre hotels (they provide a free QR code pass). ✔ Main Island = Charming but... Not luggage-friendly (endless bridges + narrow alleys). 🎫 Buying Train Tickets Red self-service machines (left side of Mestre Station). Switch to Chinese/English, select Venezia S. Lucia. Pay by card/cash → Choose nearest departure. No security checks—just check screens for platforms. Validate ticket at green machines (before boarding!): Platform 1: Right after entering (on pillars). Platforms 2-13: Underground (on walls). ⚠️ Skip round-trip tickets—delays are common! Buy returns on the spot. ⚠️ No assigned seats—grab any empty spot. 🔍 Pro Tips Blue-vested staff may check QR codes (show your hotel pass). Follow for more Venice/Italy guides! #Venice #ItalyTravel #BudgetTravel #Mestre #TravelHacks