About the Ravenna Cruise Port at Porto Corsini (Italy)
Ravenna is a cruise port on Italy's Adriatic coast, used by passengers visiting Ravenna, Bologna and Venice. Ships dock at Porto Corsini, about 9 miles (15km) from the historic city center. The cruise terminal is under construction, so the arrival area is temporary. This page covers the port, maps and meeting locations, general port information, and how to get to Ravenna, Venice and nearby airports.
Porto Corsini, on the Adriatic coast about 9 miles (15km) from Ravenna's historic center, roughly 20 to 25 minutes by road.
Where ships dock
Ships dock alongside the pier at Molo Crociere. The new cruise terminal is under construction, so a temporary terminal tent stands on the pier. There is only one road in and out of the port, and one parking lot.
Where you meet your private driver or guide
In the parking lot. After you step off your ship, walk along the pier and follow the signs to the parking lot, where drivers and guides meet their guests. It is the only parking lot at the port, so it is easy to find.
Watch: How to Find Your Driver at the Ravenna Cruise Port
Porto Corsini Cruise Port Location
Molo Crociere, Porto Corsini, 48123 Ravenna RA, Italy
Pick up and Drop off location in Ravenna
Illustration for reference only, not to scale.
About Ravenna Cruise Port
Ravenna is a small, quiet cruise port at Porto Corsini, on the Adriatic coast. It has a single pier, one access road and one parking lot, and the permanent cruise terminal is still being built.
How the Port Is Laid Out
Ships dock alongside the pier at Molo Crociere, so no tendering is required.
Until the new terminal opens, a temporary terminal tent stands on the pier.
Passengers walk along the pier and follow the signs to the parking lot. Cruise staff are usually on hand to point the way.
There is one road in and out of the port, Via Molo San Filippo, and one free parking lot of about 150 spaces. The lot is not guarded.
The walking route may change while the terminal is under construction, so follow the signs on the day.
Distance to Ravenna
Ravenna's historic center is about 9 miles (15km) from the port, roughly 20 to 25 minutes by road.
Ravenna's train station is about 7.5 miles (12km) from the port, roughly 15 to 20 minutes by road.
The port is not within walking distance of the city.
The New Cruise Terminal
Royal Caribbean Group is building the new cruise terminal at Porto Corsini.
Ravenna Civitas Cruise Port (RCCP) will operate it, and full operation is expected before the 2027 season.
Facilities and walking routes may change once the terminal opens.
Nearby Airports
Forli Airport is about 22 miles (35km) from the port.
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) is about 55 miles (89km) from the port, roughly 1 hour by car.
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) is about 90 miles (145km) from the port, roughly 2 to 2.5 hours by car.
Other Transportation Options to Venice and Beyond
A private transfer is not the only way to reach Venice from Ravenna. Here is what the train, bus, and taxi look like, none of these are services we operate or book.
Train
A direct regional train runs from Ravenna to Venice Santa Lucia with no change of trains, covering about 70 miles (114km) in roughly 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours.
Ravenna's train station is not at the cruise terminal, so you need a taxi or bus just to reach it before your trip even starts.
Venice Santa Lucia station puts you inside the historic center on foot, unlike a car or taxi, which has to stop at Piazzale Roma.
Bus
Flixbus runs a Ravenna to Venice route, about 132 miles (212km) by road, in roughly 3 hours 15 minutes.
Buses depart from Ravenna's bus or train station area, not the cruise port, and drop off at Venice Mestre, Piazzale Roma, or Tronchetto depending on the specific departure.
Daily departures are limited, so check current times before you plan your day around one.
Taxi
Metered white taxis operate in Ravenna, typically based at the train station rather than waiting at the cruise pier.
Fares are not fixed and depend on traffic and time of day, so ask for an estimate before you get in.
Like any vehicle, a taxi can only take you as far as Piazzale Roma, the entry point to Venice's historic center.
A private transfer costs more than these options, but it is the only one that picks you up directly at the port on a schedule built around your ship, and for Venice hotel guests, continues by water taxi into the canals with no separate vehicle to arrange.
Getting From the Port to Ravenna, Venice and Bologna
Porto Corsini is outside Ravenna, and Venice is a long day trip from the port. Timetables change, so confirm current details before you travel.
Ravenna
Ravenna's historic center is about 9 miles (15km) from the port, roughly 20 to 25 minutes by road.
Ask your cruise line whether a shuttle runs between the port and the city on the day of your visit.
Taxis are based at Ravenna's train station rather than at the port.
Train to Venice
A direct regional train runs from Ravenna to Venice Santa Lucia, about 70 miles (114km), in roughly 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours.
You first need to reach Ravenna's train station from the port, about 7.5 miles (12km) away.
Check the current timetable and allow time to return to the ship.
Bus to Venice
Flixbus serves Venice, about 132 miles (212km) from Ravenna, in roughly 3 hours 15 minutes.
Stops include Venice Mestre, Piazzale Roma and Tronchetto.
As with the train, you first need to reach Ravenna from the port.
Driving to Venice
The drive from Ravenna to Venice is about 109 miles (175km), roughly 1.5 to 2 hours depending on traffic.
Cars stop at Piazzale Roma, the edge of Venice Island. Beyond it, travel is by water bus (vaporetto), water taxi or on foot.
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) is 15 to 20 minutes from Piazzale Roma.
Taxi in Venice
Taxis on the mainland reach Piazzale Roma but cannot go onto Venice Island.
From Piazzale Roma, a water taxi or water bus continues to most parts of Venice, usually about 15 to 20 minutes depending on the destination.
Bologna
Bologna is about 43 miles (69km) from the port, roughly 1 to 1.25 hours by road.
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) is about 55 miles (89km) from the port, roughly 1 hour by road.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do drivers and guides meet passengers at the Ravenna cruise port?
In the parking lot. After you step off your ship, walk along the pier and follow the signs to the parking lot, where drivers and guides meet their guests.
Where is the Ravenna cruise port?
The cruise port is at Porto Corsini, on the Adriatic coast, about 9 miles (15km) from Ravenna's historic center, roughly 20 to 25 minutes by road. The address is Molo Crociere, Porto Corsini, 48123 Ravenna.
Is there a cruise terminal building in Ravenna?
Not yet. The new terminal is under construction, and a temporary terminal tent stands on the pier in the meantime.
Who is building the new cruise terminal in Ravenna?
Royal Caribbean Group is building the new terminal. Ravenna Civitas Cruise Port (RCCP) will operate it, and full operation is expected before the 2027 season.
Is Ravenna a tender port?
No. Ships dock alongside the pier at Molo Crociere, so no tendering is required.
Is there more than one parking lot or road at the Ravenna cruise port?
No. There is one road in and out of the port, Via Molo San Filippo, and one free parking lot of about 150 spaces. The lot is not guarded.
Is Ravenna walkable from the cruise port?
No. Ravenna's historic center is about 9 miles (15km) from the port. Once you are in the city, the historic center is compact and easy to walk.
How far is Venice from the Ravenna cruise port?
Venice is about 109 miles (175km) by road, roughly 1.5 to 2 hours depending on traffic. A direct regional train from Ravenna to Venice Santa Lucia takes roughly 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours.
Can taxis take you from Ravenna to Venice Island?
No. Taxis on the mainland reach Piazzale Roma but cannot go onto Venice Island. From Piazzale Roma, a water taxi or water bus continues to most parts of Venice.
Which airports are closest to the Ravenna cruise port?
Forli Airport is about 22 miles (35km) away, Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) about 55 miles (89km), and Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) about 90 miles (145km).
What is Ravenna known for?
Ravenna is known for eight UNESCO World Heritage Early Christian and Byzantine monuments, including the Basilica di San Vitale, and for its 5th and 6th century mosaics. It was also the capital of the Western Roman Empire from 402 AD to 476, and Dante is buried there.
