Transfers at Chioggia

[tcapps589]

Finishing up a Viking Cruise in Venice at Chioggia port on March 30th. Viking lists the docking address as VIA ISOLA SALONI, which I see on the map. My question is....where do I tell taxi transfers where to meet them?? Is there any central meeting place/cruise terminal, etc ?? And any reputable transfer companies names would be appreciated. 

 

PS, I would schedule through Viking but they gave me a window for picking transfer to Venice from 0300-0830 the day of disembarking. Therefore, will schedule my own transfer back to Venice (to catch a train to Milan/fly back to USA)

[euro cruiser]

Isn't that pretty much the entire disembarkation timing?  How much later would you want a transfer, and where would you wait if Viking insists everyone get off?

[tcapps589]

I didn't want to use Viking Transfer because I didn't want them to tell us to be ready for transfer at 0200am in the morning.

 

Am thinking any transfer company will see the Viking Ship (Mars) and be available in area. Plus will give both telephone numbers and emails.

 

Thanks for posting

[sarch99]

Curious why you want to go back to Venice to get the train.  You can get a train to Milan from Chioggia.

[tcapps589]

On 1/24/2024 at 10:03 PM, euro cruiser said:

Isn't that pretty much the entire disembarkation timing?  How much later would you want a transfer, and where would you wait if Viking insists everyone get off?

No...the disembarkation timing is "Be off the ship at about 0800.....not 0300 a.m. in the morning.

 

[tcapps589]

6 hours ago, sarch99 said:

Curious why you want to go back to Venice to get the train.  You can get a train to Milan from Chioggia.

Yes, you can go thru Padua, change trains and it all takes about 4 hours....this seemed easier (and we're familiar with Venice train station.....An hour up to Venice, get on the high speed to Milan which takes 2+45.

[sarch99]

43 minutes ago, tcapps589 said:

Yes, you can go thru Padua, change trains and it all takes about 4 hours....this seemed easier (and we're familiar with Venice train station.....An hour up to Venice, get on the high speed to Milan which takes 2+45.

Whatever works for you. Hope you find the transport you need. 

[mapleleaves]

You can email RadioTaxi for an estimate to go from Chioggia to Mestre train station. 

( I assume you want Venice Mestre not Venice S Lucia)

 

Taxi Venice and Mestre: Cooperativa Radiotaxi in Venice, the main authorized taxis (radiotaxivenezia.com)

 

[tcapps589]

On 2/8/2024 at 4:13 PM, tcapps589 said:

No...the disembarkation timing is "Be off the ship at about 0800.....not 0300 a.m. in the morning.

 

Most ships (in the past) will let you sit and lounge (out of the way) in a public area on this ship, until your taxi/transportation arrives.

 

[tcapps589]

On 2/8/2024 at 4:15 PM, tcapps589 said:

Yes, you can go thru Padua, change trains and it all takes about 4 hours....this seemed easier (and we're familiar with Venice train station.....An hour up to Venice, get on the high speed to Milan which takes 2+45.

spoke with Taxi service and asked about taxi from ship to Choiggia train station...and they told me there was no train station in Choiggia. This is our first time docking here. In the future, we'll know all the angles.

[sarch99]

21 minutes ago, tcapps589 said:

spoke with Taxi service and asked about taxi from ship to Choiggia train station...and they told me there was no train station in Choiggia. This is our first time docking here. In the future, we'll know all the angles.

Well that's disappointing.  After I saw your comment, I read briefly that the station is somewhat of a micro station and the trains, if they show up, are old.  I don't know if this is a viable option for you, but this is a taxi driver I've used before.  He was very reasonable and reliable.  

[euro cruiser]

Many of the runs right now are substituting buses for the first leg, from Chioggia, but there are still some trains departing. 

 

You might consider getting a taxi to Padua, from there you can get a direct train to Milan and won't have to worry about making a change.

[tcapps589]

5 hours ago, euro cruiser said:

Many of the runs right now are substituting buses for the first leg, from Chioggia, but there are still some trains departing. 

 

You might consider getting a taxi to Padua, from there you can get a direct train to Milan and won't have to worry about making a change.

 

5 hours ago, euro cruiser said:

Many of the runs right now are substituting buses for the first leg, from Chioggia, but there are still some trains departing. 

 

You might consider getting a taxi to Padua, from there you can get a direct train to Milan and won't have to worry about making a change.

Thanks.

 

[tcapps589]

6 hours ago, sarch99 said:

Well that's disappointing.  After I saw your comment, I read briefly that the station is somewhat of a micro station and the trains, if they show up, are old.  I don't know if this is a viable option for you, but this is a taxi driver I've used before.  He was very reasonable and reliable.  

Thanks for the info...will call him