Getting to CA’FOSCARI Main campus
From Train Station (Ferrovia):
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Walking: 20 minutes (follow signs to Rialto, then Ca’ Foscari)
Vaporetto: Line 1 or 2 to “Ca’ Rezzonico” stop, then 5-minute walk
From Piazzale Roma:
Walking: 25 minutes
Vaporetto: Line 1 or 2 to “Ca’ Rezzonico”
From Marco Polo Airport:
Alilaguna: Orange line to San Tomà stop, 10-minute walk
Water Taxi: Direct to Ca’ Foscari landing (specify when booking)
Nearest Vaporetto shops
San Tomà or
Ca’ Rezzonico (both 5-10 minute walk)
Address: Calle Larga Foscari, Dorsoduro 3246, 30123 Venice
From Mestre to Venice
For those staying at CX Venice Mestre or other Mestre accommodations, getting to Venice is straightforward and frequent.
Public Bus (ACTV)
Multiple lines connect Mestre to Piazzale Roma: Line 2 or Line 4L: Recommended routes
Journey time: 10-15 minutes
Cost: €1.50 single ticketDaily passes available
Info: https://actv.avmspa.it/en
Train (Trenitalia)
From Mestre Station to Venezia Santa Lucia:
Frequent departures throughout the day
Journey time: 8-10 minutes
Cost: ~€1.50
Info: www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Once in Venice
Event venues are within 10-minute walk from Piazzale Roma or Santa Lucia station.
Venice’s historic nature presents accessibility challenges. Many bridges lack ramps, and wheelchair—accessible routes are limited.
Plan ahead—alternative routes exist but require coordination
Some vaporetto stops have wheelchair ramps
Water taxis offer accessible options
TRANSPORTATION APPS
ACTV Official App: Real-time vaporetto schedules, route planning, mobile tickets
Moovit: Multi-modal transport navigation
Google Maps: Excellent for pedestrian routing and vaporetto integration
Venezia Unica: Integrated city card for transport and museums
