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How to get from Venice Airport to city?
You can get from Venice Airport to Venice by city bus, express shuttle, water bus, or taxi. You can also rent a car without a driver. The trip by bus will take about 30 minutes, the bus fare is EUR 8. The shuttle will reach the destination in 20 minutes, and you will have to pay EUR 7 for such a trip. Travel by Venice Airport water bus (or water taxi) takes 1 hour 22 minutes, the journey cost is EUR 8. Transfers will get to the city in 20 minutes, the trip cost starts from EUR 57. The distance from Venice Airport to city is 12 km.
There is no room for large luggage on the bus from Venice Airport to Venice. Bus tickets need to be punched before the trip, in a special yellow machine at the stop. They are valid for 75 minutes. Shuttles are equipped with spacious luggage compartments. The pier from which the Venice Airport water taxi departs is 200 m from the airport, and you will have to cover this distance on foot. Each passenger is entitled to carry 1 suitcase and 1 item of hand luggage. For any additional item, you will have to pay EUR 3. Public transport doesn't operate at night. However, transfers from Venice Airport are available 24/7.
Order a transfer from Venice Airport
Venice – mysterious and romantic
It is better to start your acquaintance with the city from a stroll through the St Mark's Square, ideally early in the morning when it is empty. Then, go to the waterfront of the Grand Canal, and go across the Bridge of Sighs and the Rialto Bridge. Also, you should definitely visit the St Mark’s Basilica built in 1063. Besides, don't forget to visit Burano District which is famous for its multicoloured houses, as well as the world-famous Venetian lace. Don't deny yourself the pleasure of taking a gondola ride through the water canals of the city. Gondola is not only the symbol of Venice, but also a comfortable and romantic mode of travel across the city.
Venice Airport bus
€8
15min
30min
Couple
The Venice Airport bus ACTV №5 runs from the airport to the Piazzale Roma stop in Venice. The trip takes 30 minutes and costs EUR 8. Tickets can be bought from special ticket machines in the luggage claim area, at the ticket office in the arrivals area, and from ticket machines at the bus stop. Tickets for the bus from Venice Airport to Venice need to be punched before the trip.
Venice Airport bus:
bus to Venice ACTV №5
Timetable:
from 04:08 a.m. to 01:10 a.m.
Route:
Airport – Tessera – Orlanda – Passo Campalto – Sabbadino – S.Giuliano – Venezia
Travel time:
30min
Waiting time:
15min
Comfort level:
Low: non-adjustable seats, roomy cabin, no room for large luggage.
Cost:
EUR 8 (one-way trip)/EUR 15 (round trip). Children under 6 travel for free.
Clients:
travellers without children, young tourists, travellers with hand luggage, those who want to save money.
How to find the bus stop at Venice Marco Polo Airport:
The bus stop is located on the left side of the exit В of the arrivals terminal.
Venice Airport shuttle
€7
30min
20min
Couple
The Venice Airport shuttle ATVO will take you to Piazzale Roma in Venice in 20 minutes. The journey cost is EUR 7. Tickets can be bought from the driver when boarding, from the ticket machine at the stop, or at the stands 79 and 80 in the arrivals hall.
Venice Airport shuttle:
blue express shuttle ATVO
Timetable:
from 07:50 a.m. to 00:20 a.m.
Route:
Airport – Piazzale Roma
Travel time:
20min
Waiting time:
30min
Comfort level:
Medium: comfortable seats, roomy cabin, spacious boot.
Cost:
EUR 7 (one-way trip)/EUR 11 (round trip)
Clients:
travellers without children, young tourists, travellers with large luggage.
How to find the shuttle stop at Marco Polo Airport:
The shuttle stop is located on the left side of exit B of the arrivals terminal.
Venice Airport water bus
€8
30min
1h 22min
Couple
The Venice Airport water bus Alilaguna (or water taxi) departs from the pier which is located not far from the airport. There are two lines connecting the terminal building and Venice - blue and red. The blue line operates all year round, while the red one – from April till October only. The journey by Venice Airport water taxi takes 1 hour 15 minutes and costs EUR 8. Tickets can be bought at Alilaguna ticket office at the airport, at the ticket office in the pier, or online.
Venice Airport water bus:
water taxi Alilaguna to Venice
Timetable:
from 06:15 a.m. to 00:30 a.m.
Route:
Airport – Murano – Ospedale – Certosa – Arsenale – San Marco
Travel time:
1h 22min (10min – getting to the pier on foot, 1h 15min – water bus to Venice)
Waiting time:
30min
Comfort level:
Low: firm seats, roomy cabin, no room for large luggage
Cost:
EUR 8 (one-way trip)/EUR 15 (round trip)
Clients:
travellers without children, young tourists, travellers with hand luggage, those who have no problems with seasickness.
How to find the pier near Marco Polo Airport:
To find the pier, turn left after leaving the terminal and then go straight following special signs.
Venice Airport transfers
€57
5min
20min
Family
If you have lots of luggage, are travelling with children, aged relatives, or a group of friends, then the perfect travel option for you is private Venice Airport transfers. You just need to book a vehicle in advance - on the website or via phone. Transfers will reach Venice in 20 minutes, the journey cost will be EUR 57 for an Economy-class car and EUR 48 for a minibus up to 7 passengers.
Timetable:
24/7
Route:
to your hotel in Venice or private address
Travel time:
20min
Waiting time:
You will have to spend about 5min looking for a taxi at Venice Airport.
There is no need to wait for a pre-booked transfer: the driver will meet you at the exit from the arrivals area with a nameplate at specified time.
Comfort level:
Taxi on the spot: air-conditioning, journey without stops and other passengers
Pre-booked transfer: child seats, fresh water, request stops, operator supervising the trip, if you like - paying online, Comfort-class transfers and spacious minibuses
Cost:
from €57 for a Micro- or Economy-class car, from €48 - for a minibus up to 7 passengers
Clients:
businessmen, families with children, groups of tourists, travellers with large luggage, those who arrive at night, aged tourists, those who are in Venice for the first time.
How to find the taxi rank at Venice Marco Polo Airport:
The taxi rank is located on the left side of exit А of the arrivals terminal, behind the bus stop.
Car rental in Venice
from €19
from 1 day
from 1 year
To rent a car without a driver to get from Venice Airport to the city center you need to provide standard set of documents: a driving license of your country, a passport, and a credit card. In order to avoid problems with the police, it’s better to have an IDL. The price of car rental per day starts at €9 for a compact car. The price includes insurance that covers carjacking and motor vehicle collisions, road tolls and airport tax. The latter one is applied if you rent a car at the airport in Venice on the day of arrival. On weekdays, it’s difficult to find parking in the city center, so it’s more convenient to park in remote areas. Keep in mind that cars are not allowed to enter some historical quarters in the city.
How to get from Venice Airport to Venice?
To get from Venice Airport to Venice, use public transport (bus, shuttle, or water bus) or book a private transfer. You can reach your hotel by car even at night when all public transport is not available. Besides, travel by car is often cheaper than that by public transport, especially when you are travelling with a group of friends, small children, or lots of luggage.
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