Commute to Venice from the mainland by train, bus, or tram.

Train from Mestre to Venice

The best way to experience Venice is to stay in the historic center.

Still, if you're stuck with a car, or if you want to save money on a hotel, Venice's mainland district of Mestre is worth considering. It's easy to reach central Venice from Mestre by train, local bus, or tram.

On this page, we've listed a number of reliable hotels by location:

Mestre train station (10-12 minutes from Venice):

Mestre town center (on ACTV line):

Edge of downtown (on ACTV line):

Near Marco Polo Airport:

For more listings of hotels on the mainland, including many that are close to T1 tram stops, see "Mestre & Marghera hotels" at our parent site, Veniceforvisitors.com.