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Quarto d'Altino
Skip as a destination; use only for the train station or the archaeology museum if you have a spare half-day between Venice and the mainland.
Quarto d'Altino is a small commuter town on the Venice mainland, best known for its railway station (a stop for regional trains to Venice, Jesolo and the coast) and the National Archaeological Museum of Altino. There is no old town, no nightlife and little to do beyond the museum. Most travellers pass through or skip it entirely.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid, few indoor alternatives)
- Airports
- VCE · TSF
- Nights
- 0
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Italy and Malta ↗The region's headline sights run on timed tickets that sell out: book the Vatican Museums, the Colosseum, the Uffizi, the Last Supper and Malta's Hypogeum before you fix train and hotel dates.
- Italy and Malta ↗Budget for per-night city taxes in Italy (up to about €10 a person in Rome), Malta's per-night environmental contribution, and Venice's day-visitor fee on peak days; none are included in most online room prices.
- Italy ↗Italy is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Italy ↗Historic centres are ZTL limited-traffic zones: cameras fine any unauthorised car that enters, often months later through the hire company. Park outside and walk in.
- Italy ↗Regional train tickets bought on paper must be validated in the machine on the platform before boarding; digital tickets carry a time and need no stamping.
- Italy ↗Venice charges day-visitors an access fee on selected peak days; check the city's official site if you are not sleeping there.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Quarto d'Altino113 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Quarto d'Altino, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Italy-wide
- SIM or eSIMTIM, Vodafone, WindTre and Iliad sell prepaid SIMs in shops and at airports; a passport and an Italian tax code (codice fiscale…Italy-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe unless signed otherwise; Rome's nasoni fountains run all day.Italy-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Coperto or service may already be on the bill; leave €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) a person or round up for good service.Italy-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F/L. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Italy-wide
- SafetyVery safe; the main risk is traffic on the road to the station.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €1 (≈ US$2).Italy-wide
- Emergency numbers113 police · 115 fire · 118 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany state museums close on Monday; the Vatican Museums close on most Sundays.Italy-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportVCE Venice Marco Polo (About 15 km (9.3 mi); bus or taxi to Quarto d'Altino station, then train).VCE Venice Marco Polo (About 9.3 mi (15 km); bus or taxi to Quarto d'Altino station, then train).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable (museum to station about 15 min).
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- VCE Venice Marco Polo (About 15 km (9.3 mi); bus or taxi to Quarto d'Altino station, then train) · TSF Treviso Airport (About 20 km (12 mi); bus to Treviso station, then train to Quarto d'Altino)VCE Venice Marco Polo (About 9.3 mi (15 km); bus or taxi to Quarto d'Altino station, then train) · TSF Treviso Airport (About 12 mi (20 km); bus to Treviso station, then train to Quarto d'Altino)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest May (10 rain days), driest Feb (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Quarto d'Altino: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
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Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
6 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
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Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is walkable (museum to station about 15 min). Buses connect to nearby towns; a car is not needed for the museum stop.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 40 min
Regional train from Quarto d'Altino station, about 20 min to Venezia Santa Lucia
Direct and frequent; the main reason to use this station.
Door to door: About 50 min
Bus from Quarto d'Altino station, about 30 min
Beach town; buses run less often on Sundays.
Door to door: About 25 min
Regional train, about 10 min
Mainland Venice; more shops and restaurants.
Bibione
cautionDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Bus via Jesolo, about 1 h 15 min
Longer trip; better as a day from Jesolo.
Sant'Erasmo
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Train to Venice, then vaporetto, about 1 h
Garden island; combine with a Venice day.
Eraclea
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus via Jesolo, about 40 min
Quiet beach town; limited services off-season.
Mazzorbo
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Train to Venice, then vaporetto, about 1 h 10 min
Less touristy island near Burano.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Near the station
Only a couple of hotels; convenient for a single transit night.
Casale sul Sile
A few km away; quieter, with a 3-star hotel.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–50 (≈ US$35–60) (museum entry + lunch + train)
- Mid
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95)
- High
- €80 (≈ US$95)+
Watch out
Safety
- No restaurant or café near the station on Sunday afternoons.
- The museum closes on Mondays (check).
- Regional trains to Venice run about every 30 min; check the last departure.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 113
- Fire
- 115
- Ambulance
- 118
- EU-wide emergency
- 112
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A questo indirizzo, per favoreTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police113
- Fire115
- Ambulance118
- EU-wide emergency112
Embassy
The US Consulate General is in Milan; the nearest embassy is in Rome. For most other countries, the embassy is in Rome.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Quarto d'Altino → Venezia Santa Lucia: about €3.50–4.50 (≈ US$5–6), 20 min (check)
- Bus Quarto d'Altino → Jesolo: about €3–5 (≈ US$4–6), 30 min (check)
- Taxi to Venice Marco Polo Airport: about €30–40 (≈ US$35–50)
Say or show
- Buongiorno — Good morning (bwohn-JOHR-noh)
- Grazie — Thank you (GRAHT-see-eh)
- Quanto costa? — How much is it? (KWAHN-toh KOH-stah)
- Dov'è il museo? — Where is the museum? (doh-VEH eel moo-ZEH-oh)
- Un biglietto per Venezia, per favore — A ticket to Venice, please (oon bee-LYET-toh pair veh-NEHT-see-ah, pair fah-VOH-reh)
- Il treno per … — The train to … (eel TREH-noh pair …)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Quarto d'Altino. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid, few indoor alternatives) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 8 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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