Hello!

First we must apologize for the delay in replying to you. Sorry to say your message has landed and been missed in our “spam” folder, which should not happen.
How exciting for your upcoming cruise from Trieste and your visit to Venice! We were in Venice again just 3 weeks ago and stayed in the Santa Croce district close to the Santa Lucia train station on Venice island. Staying in this area means you are walking distance to St. Mark’s Square and all major sites in Venice, and also close to the train station for your onward journey to Trieste.
From our hotel, we walked everywhere, it really is a good location. The Vaporetto (water buses) are also very close by if you prefer to travel in this way instead of walking.
Buying transportation tickets is very self-explanatory once you are there from the machines outside the train station or inside at the info desks.
Hotels such as CHC Continental BW Hotel or the Hotel Carlton on the Grand are within walking distance of the station. You can find more hotels we recommend in this area on our hotel page here.
There is a direct Trentitalia regional train that takes 2 hours and 5 mins from Santa Lucia train station to Trieste Centrale. You can buy your tickets at the train station or book before you leave home through Omio and download your tickets onto their app.
In addition, if you are arriving at Venice’s Marco Polo international airport, there is a direct bus link from outside the arrivals terminal to Piazzale Roma, the transport hub on Venice island. It’s easy to buy bus tickets inside the terminal at the information desk which is signposted and buses leave regularly. They store your luggage for you as you climb onto the bus. The journey takes about 30 mins and costs around 10 eur per person. When you disembark at Piazzale Roma you can walk to the hotel if you stay near the train station. You are welcome to email us directly on info@cruisetrail.se if you would like further information or advice. Best regards, Sarah

Hello Marge

Thank you for contacting us. We apologize for the delay in replying to you. The latest information we have received from NCL is that they are using terminals Molo Bersaglieri for Pier #29 and Pier #30 OR
Trieste Marine Terminal (TMT) – Via della Rampa for pier #57.

Kindly check with NCL which terminal they intend to use for your cruise sailing; the address should be on your cruise tickets.

If you are staying at Forvm Boutique Hotel, on Via Valdirivo, 30, this is about 10 minutes by taxi from the cruise terminal Molo Bersaglieri. This cruise terminal is very central.

To get to Trieste Marine Terminal is a little further; it is south of the city center, but it is still an easy taxi journey of around 15 minutes.

I recommend you ask your hotel to assist with booking a taxi to ensure you get to the cruise port in good time. We wish you a great stay in wonderful Trieste and a super cruise vacation.

Hello Mark,

Thank you for contacting us at CruiseTrail! It is important that you use the address given to you by your cruise line.
Some cruise ships use the Trieste Marine Terminal, reached via Via Della Rampa, a few kilometers outside of the city center. I recommend you check with your cruise line if in doubt or if you have questions, and that you give the full address on your ticket to your driver. Be sure to give them the cruise line’s name so they get you as close as possible to the cruise ship.

We will be departing Trieste on October 27 on the Norwegian Epic. Our cruise docs give the port address as “Trieste Cruise Terminal Via Della Rampa1,Trieste 34123, Italy”. Looking at the address in Google maps, it doesn’t quite make sense. Would this mean we are using Ormeggio 57? What address or location would you recommend we give the taxi driver (we will be staying at the DoubleTree in Trieste)?

Hi Wanda!
Thank you for contacting us at CruiseTrail! We have used the train system many times in Italy without any problems. I recommend the following:
1. Purchase your tickets online (we like Omio) and download them onto your smartphone, so you can show them when onboard the train.
2. Turn up to the train station in good time so you do not feel stressed in finding your train. Find your route on the announcement boards, and it will tell you which track you need. The tracks are numbered.
3. If in doubt, ask an attendant, or go to the information desk, they will be able to help you in English.
If you are staying on Venice island, you need to book from the Santa Lucia train station in Venice, to Trieste Centrale train station. Enjoy your cruise vacation, it sounds like you have a good plan! Trieste is lovely.

Hi George, thank you for contacting us at CruiseTrail!

If your MSC Cruise ship is docking at Stazione Marittima, Molo dei Bersaglieri, you are within walking distance (5 mins) of the main square in the city, Unity of Italy Square (Piazza Unità d’Italia).

Depending upon where your hotel is located (if you are staying in Trieste after your cruise) then you may either choose to walk or take a taxi from the port. I hope you enjoy your cruise and the city of Trieste – it’s really lovely and a great place to end a cruise vacation.

Hi Cherie!

Many thanks for contacting us at CruiseTrail!

You do not mention which cruise terminal your ship arrives at, do check your cruise ticket however very often it is Stazione Marittima.

To get from Stazione Marittima cruise port to Trieste Centrale train station
takes approximately 15 minutes to walk, about 1.1 km. This does not sound a long way but actually with luggage it can be difficult walk along a busy road. I would certainly opt to take a taxi to the train station which will only take 5 minutes (depending on traffic). There are often plenty of taxis in the port area when cruise ships arrive. You can also call tel. +39 040 307730 (you cannot book a taxi in advance).

Alternatively, take a bus 12-15 mins from Riva del Mandraccio, number 8/24/30 (you can purchase a ticket on board for about 1.40€ single ticket, buses every 10 mins). However, this is a public bus and can get crowded and be problematic with a lot of luggage.

Once you are at the train station, the regional Trenitalia train will take you directly to Venice in around 2 hours.

Book a train ticket to Venice Mestre if your hotel is on the mainland, or to Venice Santa Lucia station if your hotel is on Venice island.

You can search and compare tickets with our travel partner Omio before you leave home if you like. They have a very handy app where you can download and store your tickets on your phone.

I hope this information is of help. Good luck and have a wonderful cruise vacation with NCL!

Best regards
Sarah