Venice is built on more than 100 small islands in a lagoon in the Adriatic sea. The lagoon area has no roads, just canals and it is connected to the mainland via a 4 km bridge, the “Ponte della Liberta”. At the end point of this bridge within the Lagoon area is Piazzale Roma, the final point accessible with a road vehicle. The lagoon area is accessible only via sea transportation directly from the airport or a combination of road transport up to Piazzale Roma and then sea transfer -or walking- within the Lagoon area.
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Getting from Venice Airport to City Centre of Venice
Fern CollSeptember 29, 2022
Comparison of the options
| OPTION | PRICE | DURATION | AVAILABILITY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Pickups | €165 | 20min | 24/7 | Book |
| Book | ||||
| Water Taxi | €100 | 35min | 24/7 | |
| Taxi | €40 | 20min | 24/7 | |
| Bus | €16 | 25min | 04:08–01:34 | |
| Public Ferry | €30 | 40min | 06:15–00:30 | |
| Shuttle Bus | €16 | 20min | 24/7 | |
How to get from Venice Airport to city centre by water taxi
Using a water taxi for your Venice city centre transport from the airport is a distinctive way of travelling, as it offers a unique perspective of the city and wonderful views along the way . There are both private and shared water taxis from Venice Marco Polo Airport. If you choose to travel by water taxi, bear in mind that you may encounter delays due to changes in the airports’ sea level.
How much is a water taxi from Venice Airport to the city centre of Venice?
A private water taxi fare from VCE to Venice and the rest of the Lagoon will cost approximately €120. If you prefer to get a shared water taxi service, the fare per person will be around €35 per passenger. You can hire a water taxi at the airport counters or pay for the water taxi in cash before you get on board. There are extra charges for additional luggage.
Taxi prices
Day time
(05:00–24:00)
(05:00–24:00)
Night time
(00:00–05:00)
(00:00–05:00)
Duration
FROM VCE TO VENICE
€100
€120
35
FROM VCE TO LIDO
€100
€120
35
FROM VCE TO MURANO
€100
€120
35
FROM VCE TO LAGOON
€100
€120
35
Cost
€120
Trip Duration
35 Min.
*Different water taxi companies have different fares and the final trip duration depends on weather conditions as well.
Convenience
Safety
Value for Money
Water taxis are available at all hours from Venice Airport. Water taxi companies monitor plane arrivals and prepare their fleet accordingly.
Where do I get it from?
To get a water taxi at Venice Airport, you need to follow the signs to the Moving Walkway, the airport automatic escalator pathway. Once at the Moving Walkway, you will be at the docks in no time, as the escalator stops right by the airport’s water terminal.
Convenience
Choosing a water taxi for your transport from the airport of Venice to the Lagoon is not the most convenient option. Crowded shared rides means there is not much space for luggage. Whereas space is not a problem for private water taxis, the fare is significantly higher. Additionally, there are frequent delays at the airport docks as the water levels at the airport area fluctuate a lot and it is very common for water taxis to be unable to anchor.
Editor’s Note
There are luggage restrictions in effect with the majority of water taxi companies. If you travel with heavy or bulky luggage you may be unable to board.
Useful Tips
How to get from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Venice city by taxi
Taxis are readily available at Marco Polo airport 24/7 and can be found waiting in a line as you exit the terminal. Official Venice taxis are white in colour with a Taxi sign on top and company stickers and decorations on the side. Venice Marco Polo Airport taxis offer a fixed fare of €40 to Piazzale Roma from the airport. In normal to light traffic conditions the journey will take 20 minutes. To continue your trip after you arrive at Piazzale Roma you need to get either a water taxi, the ferry, or walk, as there is no other transport option for the islands in the Venice Lagoon.
Taxi fare from Venice Marco Polo Airport to city centre
Taxis at Venice Marco Polo Airport charge a fixed fare of €40 for trips to Piazzale Roma. For other taxi routes, taxis are metered and you pay on arrival. You can prebook an airport taxi online through Welcome Pickups or get one on arrival at the airport of Venice. Water taxis and the ferry stop at the Piazzale Roma dock, where the Cruise Terminal stop is located. To continue to the rest of the Lagoon by private taxi the fare is approximately €70, whereas with the ferry its €8 or €10 per person depending on your destination.
Taxi prices
Day time
(05:00–24:00)
(05:00–24:00)
Night time
(00:00–05:00)
(00:00–05:00)
Duration
FROM VCE TO HOTELS IN CITY CENTRE
€40
€40
20 min
FROM VCE TO CITY CENTRE
€40
€40
20 min
FROM VCE TO MESTRE
€35
€35
16 min
Cost
€40
Trip Duration
20 Min.
*Traffic conditions can affect journey duration. During high tourist season, the large number of visitors can cause delays.
Convenience
Safety
Value for Money
Taxis are available 24/7 from Venice Marco Polo (VCE) Airport.
Where do I get it from?
As soon as you exit the Arrivals Hall at Venice Marco Polo Airport, you’ll see a line of white taxis waiting to pick you up. Keep the prebooking receipt for the entirety of the journey to secure you pay the fixed fare.
Convenience
Taking a taxi from Venice Marco Polo Airport is the most convenient option as they are available 24/7. No matter what time of day you land, you can hop into a taxi and make your way directly to the city centre of Venice. There’s also ample room for your luggage and personal items to be stored securely.
Editor’s Note
If you are carrying a lot of luggage you may want to opt for a larger, mini-van sized car as luggage isn't usually allowed in the seating area of standard sized taxis.
Useful Tips
How to get from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Venice city by bus
To reach the city centre of Venice from Marco Polo (VCE) airport you can take bus no 5 operated by Actv. The bus stops at the Piazzale Roma terminal in the city centre of Venice and buses leave the airport every 15 minutes from Monday to Saturday and every 20 minutes on Sundays. The ticket costs €8 and the journey duration is 25 minutes. To continue your trip to the rest of the Lagoon, you need to either take the ferry (vaporetto), a water taxi or walk.
How much is the bus from Venice Marco Polo Airport to the city centre?
Bus 5 to Venice costs €8 one-way from Venice Marco Polo Airport. When booking a return journey the ticket price is €15.
You can buy tickets for the bus online, at the automatic machines located at the airport or at the Alilaguna water transport office located at Venice Airport Arrivals.
Cost
€8
Trip Duration
25 Min.
*Traffic conditions and busy services can cause delays.
Convenience
Safety
Value for Money
The Actv public bus runs every 15 minutes from Monday to Saturday and every 20 minutes on Sundays. Buses operate from 04:08 until 01:34 every day.
Where do I get it from?
Bus line 5 leaves from the bus terminal located just outside the Arrivals hall, between Exits 1 and 2. You will see the bus to Venice as you exit the airport terminal. Buses leave roughly every 15 minutes.
Convenience
As bus no 5 doesn’t operate 24/7, if you arrive late at night, you may have to wait a few hours until the bus starts running again. Also, if you carry luggage, it can be a little challenging to find storage space on the bus, as the service tends to be crowded. This is a public bus, which means it makes several stops along the way to Venice, which can increase travel time.
Editor’s Note
Consider booking a combined bus+water transport ticket for €14. This way you can get to Piazzale Roma by bus and then continue your journey by ferry to the rest of Venice.
Useful Tips
How to get from Venice Airport to Venice city by public ferry
For a more affordable water transport option, you can take the vaporetto public ferry from Marco Polo airport to the city centre of Venice. Alilaguna is the public ferry operator at the airport of Venice, operating Monday to Sunday all year long. There are different lines in operation. For the centre of Venice, you can take the blue or the orange line. Ferries leave the airport dock every 30 minutes during the day and every 60 minutes after 22:00.
How much is the public ferry ticket from Venice Airport to the city centre of Venice?
A single journey to the city centre of Venice costs €15 per person when travelling with one piece of luggage plus one hand luggage. When booking online, a single ticket costs €14, while a return ticket costs €27 and €25 respectively. There is a €3 fee for every additional piece of luggage. Tickets to Murano are cheaper. They cost €8 for a single journey and €15 for a return journey from the airport of Venice. You can buy tickets online through the Alilaguna website, at the Venice Airport Terminals, at the ticket machines located at the dock, or on board using cash.
Cost
€15
Trip Duration
40 Min.
*Purchasing your ticket online or booking a return journey can reduce the final fare.
Convenience
Safety
Value for Money
Alilaguna ferries from Venice Marco Polo Airport are available Monday to Sunday as follows: Blue Line 06:15-00:30 and Orange Line 07:45-23:45.
Where do I get it from?
Public ferries are available Monday to Sunday at the Venice Airport. Follow the blue signs to “Water Transport”, leading you to the first floor of the airport, where you will find the Moving Walkway, an elevated escalator pathway that will take you straight to the docks.
Convenience
Public ferries offer a frequent and affordable public service from the airport of Venice to the main central locations in Venice. Although it is a unique way of travelling, weather and sea conditions may affect your trip or even make it impossible. Due to water level fluctuations, delays are very common. Also, if you carry lots of luggage, you may want to search for alternative transport options to the city centre of Venice.
Editor’s Note
Timetables are indicative and refer to the 2019-2020 period. Timetables for the Alilaguna ferries are published seasonally and are available online.
Useful Tips
How to get from Venice Airport to city centre by shuttle bus
The shuttle bus service from Venice Marco Polo Airport is offered by Autostradale and the line taking you to Venice is no 35. The line operates 24/7 during high season and 05:20-00:50 during low season. There is a shuttle bus leaving every 20 minutes and the journey duration to Piazzale Roma in the centre of Venice is 20 minutes under normal traffic conditions. From Piazzale Roma, you can then continue your journey to your destination either on foot or by boarding a water taxi or ferry.
How much is the shuttle bus ticket from Venice Airport to the city centre of Venice?
The shuttle bus ticket to Venice city centre is €8 for a single journey and €15 for a return journey. When 10 or more passengers make a single collective booking, the ticket price per person is €6 for a single journey. You can get your shuttle bus tickets to Venice from Marco Polo Airport either online or at the airport. There are automatic machines and counters located at the baggage claim areas and the departure bays. Some airlines also sell shuttle bus tickets in flight.
Cost
€8
Trip Duration
20 Min.
*When more than 10 people make a single booking, the ticket price drops to €6 per person.
Convenience
Safety
Value for Money
Shuttle bus line 35 operates every 20 minutes Monday to Sunday. During high season there's a 24/7 service.
Where do I get it from?
You can take the Autostradale shuttle bus line 35 from the airport of Venice. Shuttle buses leave every 20 minutes from the shuttle bus bay area located between the two airport exits. You will see the signs and buses to Venice as soon as you exit the airport terminal.
Convenience
Choosing the shuttle bus for your Venice transport from VCE is a rather convenient transport option. Buses leave frequently from the airport and the ticket is very affordable. There is ample space for luggage and journey duration is just 20 minutes under normal traffic. WiFi on board is also helpful to organise the rest of your journey after arriving at Piazzale Roma downtown. There can be small delays due to frequency and traffic.
Editor’s Note
For more information on the timetable and ticket options, consult the shuttle bus staff at Marco Polo Airport. They will be able to help you with your Venice transport.
Useful Tips
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a taxi from Marco Polo Airport to Venice?
Taxis from Venice Marco Polo (VCE) Airport to Venice Piazzale Roma are €40 for up to 4 passengers.
How do I get from Marco Polo Airport to Venice City Centre?
You have five options to reach the city centre of Venice from Marco Polo airport: water taxi, ferry, taxi, bus and shuttle bus. To continue to the rest of the Lagoon after arriving at Piazzale Roma you only have two options: water taxi and ferry.
Can you drive in Venice?
Driving is not possible in Venice nor in the rest of the Lagoon islands. Cars can only reach Piazzale Roma and then you need to board a water taxi or ferry to continue your trip in the Lagoon.
How do you get around in Venice Italy?
Getting around Venice and the Venice Lagoon is only possible via water taxi, ferry or on foot. Due to the extensive canal network and the geomorphological peculiarity of the Lagoon isles, road or rail transport is not possible.
How much does the vaporetto cost in Venice?
The ticket to get to Venice from the airport using the vaporetto public ferry is €15. To get to Murano from the airport it’s €8, while in-Lagoon routes cost €9 on average.
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