This guide compares all available airport transfers at Venice Airport (VCE) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and links to book or buy tickets.
Public and private transfers from the airport to the city
Venice Airport (VCE), also known as “Aeroporto di Venezia-Tessera” or “Aeroporto di Venezia Marco Polo”, is the largest international airport in Venice and is located about 8 km north of main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Venice by Public Bus, Express Bus, (Shared) Water Taxi, (Private) Water Taxi, Taxi or Welcome Pickups (Private Car Transfer).
Transfer comparison from VCE airport to downtown
Overview of all transfer options from Venice Airport to the City Center & Cruise Port
| Transport | Travel time | Cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Public Bus | 40 Min. | 10 € | Details |
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Express Bus | 25 Min. | 10 € | Details |
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(Shared) Water Taxi |
50‑100 Min. | 35 € | Details |
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(Private) Water Taxi |
30 Min. | 205 € | Details |
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Taxi | 20 Min. | 40‑45 € | Details |
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Welcome Pickups |
20 Min. | 56 € | Details |
Notices:
• Due to Venice transportation regulations, all motorized traffic (Bus, Taxi, Private Car Transfer) must stop at the Piazzale Roma terminal. From here you can then take the public water bus „Vaporetto” or enjoy the scenic walk to your hotel.
• The cheapest ticket with the Water Bus “Vaporetto” costs about 14 € (75-minute-ticket)
• There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Welcome Pickups) is the more faster and comfortable option.
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
40 minutesCost:
10 € ppDescription:
ACTV-Public Bus line ‘5’ from Venice Airport (Bus stop “Aeroporto Marco Polo” in front of the terminal building) to the bus stop “Venezia”, near Venice Piazzale Roma; many intermediate stops
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
25 minutesCost:
10 € ppDescription:
ATVO-Express Bus line ’35’ from Venice Airport (Bus stop “ATVO” in front of the terminal building) to “Venice Piazzale Roma” in the city center, direct transfer without intermediate stops; free Wifi
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
50-100 minutesCost:
35 € ppDescription:
Shared Water Taxi (6-12 guests) from Venice Airport (Meeting point in the Arrival Hall) to your accommodation in Venice city center or to the nearest reachable point
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
30 minutesCost:
205 €Description:
Comfortable private Water Taxi (1-6 guests) from Venice Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to your accommodation in Venice city center or to the nearest reachable point
Official local taxis
Travel time:
20 minutesCost:
40-45 €Description:
Taxi from Venice Airport (Taxi rank in front of the terminal building) to Cruise Terminal Venezia or Piazzale Roma (from there you have to take the public water bus „Vaporetto”)
Book a Private Transfer ↗
Travel time:
20 minutesCost:
56 €Description:
Comfortable private transfer (via Welcome Pickups) from Venice Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to Cruise Terminal Venezia or Piazzale Roma (from there you have to take the public water bus „Vaporetto”)Route from Venice Airport (VCE) to central Venice (Cruise Terminal & Piazzale Roma)
Venice Travel Tips (AD)
Travel tips and recommendations for a great stay in Venice:
Things to know about Venice:
1. Venice rests on 118 islands separated by 150 canals
2. Marco Polo (in the year 1254) and Antonio Vivaldi (in the year 1678) were born in Venice
3. According to research, Venice is sinking by 1-2 mm every year due to climate change and is slowly moving towards extinction