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There are several ways to get from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Venice, including water taxi, land bus, train, and vaporetto. Vaporetti do not serve Marco Polo Airport, but the Alilaguna waterbus service goes directly from the airport to Venice. The waterbus service runs from early morning to late at night and takes about an hour to reach central Venice. The water taxi is the most common and easiest way to get to Venice from the airport, but it is expensive, costing around 100-150 euros.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Vaporetto Service Provider | Alilaguna |
| Vaporetto Type | Water Bus |
| Route | Marco Polo Airport to Venice and vice versa |
| Stops | Murano, Burano, Lido, San Marco, Rialto, Fondamenta Nuove, and Guglie |
| Ticket Price | €18 |
| Booking | Advance booking is possible but not necessary |
| Travel Time | About an hour |
| View | Not the best as you sit quite low in the boat |
| Comfort | Not the most comfortable due to the low seating |
| Alternatives | Water Taxi, Land Taxi, Train to Shuttle Bus |
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What You'll Learn
The Alilaguna waterbus service
Tickets for the Alilaguna waterbus can be purchased online, at the Alilaguna ticket office near the piers, or in the airport arrivals hall. As of 2023, a single ticket costs €18, while a return ticket costs €32. It is also possible to purchase tickets onboard, but they are more expensive. The Alilaguna waterbus service is one of two ways to travel by boat from Venice Airport to Venice, with the other option being a water taxi. While the water taxi is faster and more comfortable, it is also more expensive, with a shared taxi (up to 6 people) costing €39.
It is not necessary to prebook the Alilaguna waterbus service, but it is possible to do so. The Alilaguna boats make several stops en route to Venice and are quite low, so passengers do not get much of a view. Passengers should follow the light blue signage for "Water Transport" in the airport to reach the dock.
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Water taxi options
Water taxis are a brilliant option for travelling from Venice Airport to Venice, offering a fast and comfortable journey. They can, however, be quite expensive, with a single journey costing around €150.
Book Water Taxi Venice
Book Water Taxi Venice offers a private transfer service from both Marco Polo and Treviso Airports. This includes a meet and greet service, where an assistant will be waiting for you in the airport arrivals hall with a nameboard. You will then be taken by private shuttle to the water taxi peer, avoiding a 10-minute walk. This service is available for groups of any size, with boats that can accommodate up to 100 passengers. Luxury water taxis are also available, offering leather-upholstered cabins and private captains.
Venezia Taxi
Venezia Taxi provides water taxi services from Marco Polo Airport, with staff available at the desk and pier to help you book the best route to your destination. Their water taxis are made of fibreglass and are equipped with comfortable seats and all the required safety standards. They also offer luxury water taxis with leather seating and fridges. Venezia Taxi guarantees a transport service for people with disabilities.
Consorzio Motoscafi Venezia
Consorzio Motoscafi Venezia provides a 24-hour private water taxi service from Venice Airport. They have more than 100 water taxis available, all connected to an operations centre via GPS to ensure fast travel across the city and reduce waiting times.
Alilaguna
Alilaguna provides a water bus transport service from the airport docks to Venice and the main Venetian islands (Murano, Burano, and Lido). Tickets can be purchased online, but the voucher must be converted into a regular ticket at one of their official ticket offices before boarding.
Additional Options
If you are looking for a more affordable option, you may want to consider taking a land bus to Piazzale Roma and then taking a vaporetto (water bus) along the canal to your hotel. Vaporetti do not serve Marco Polo Airport, but water taxis can be shared with other couples to reduce the cost.
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Shuttle bus and train
The ATVO Coach Service also connects Venice Airport to Cortina, Alpago, Val Zoldana, and Val Pusteria. During the winter, the Dolomiti Ski Shuttle connects the airport to ski resorts in Arabba, Marmolada, Alleghe, Falcade, Canale D'Agordo, Selva di Cadore, and Val di Zoldo. The Fly Ski Shuttle connects the airport to Val di Fassa, Val di Fiemme, and San Martino di Castrozza.
Additionally, the Cortina Express bus service connects the airport to over 40 mountain tourist resorts, including Longarone, Tai, and Cortina.
For those looking for a more scenic route, a water bus transport service, or vaporetto, is also available from the airport docks. This service is provided by Alilaguna and connects the airport to Venice and the main Venetian islands of Murano, Burano, and Lido. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the "Ticket Office Public Transport" desk at the airport.
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Vaporetto pre-booking
There are several options for buying vaporetto tickets in Venice. You can buy them from self-service ticket machines at major ACTV docks, including kiosks at the airport, or from ticket windows at vaporetto docks. You can also buy them from the vaporetto conductor after you board the waterbus.
The Venezia Unica Tourist Pass is a good option for non-residents who plan on frequently using the vaporetto. This pass can be purchased for an initial fee of 50 euros from the Venezia Unica ticket kiosk at Piazzale Roma. It is a stored-value card that can be topped up with resident fares for single-use tickets at 1.50 euros instead of 7.50 euros or a monthly unlimited pass.
If you are only looking for a single vaporetto ticket, select "Ordinary water service 75'" when purchasing your ticket.
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Marco Polo and Treviso airports
Marco Polo Airport
There are several ways to get from Marco Polo Airport to Venice. One option is to take a water bus, or vaporetto, directly from the airport dock to Venice. The Alilaguna shuttle is a popular choice for tourists and costs €15 for a one-way ticket. The journey takes around one hour, and the shuttle stops at several piers in the city, including San Marco, Rialto, Fondamenta Nuove, and Guglie.
Another option is to take a bus to Venice Piazzale Roma, the main bus and waterbus terminal in the city. From there, you can take a waterbus to your final destination in Venice. The ATVO Express Bus provides a direct connection from the airport to Piazzale Roma in less than 25 minutes, and tickets cost €8 one way. Alternatively, you can take the Line 5 ACTV urban transport service, which makes several stops along the way and takes at least 30 minutes.
You can also take a private water taxi or motorboat from the airport to Venice, but this option is more expensive. The basic cost of a motorboat transfer to the historic center of Venice is €120, and there may be additional charges based on luggage and the number of passengers.
Treviso Airport
To get from Treviso Airport to Venice, you can take the Alilaguna water bus directly to San Marco in Venice. This journey takes approximately one hour. You can also purchase an ACTV pass for unlimited travel on vaporettos and buses within Venice. This includes a bus connection from Treviso Airport to Piazzale Roma in Venice, where you can then take a vaporetto to your final destination.
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Frequently asked questions
You can take a water taxi or the Alilaguna waterbus.
A water taxi will cost around 100-150 euros for a single journey.
It is possible to pre-book a water taxi or the Alilaguna waterbus, but it is not necessary.
