The gateway to a city with no roads. Getting from the airport to Venice requires a boat or bus — here's how.
Plan your Italy trip →Marco Polo (VCE) is on the mainland, 13km north of Venice. The complication: Venice has no roads. Getting to your hotel means water transport (expensive, atmospheric) or bus to the edge (cheap, then walk/vaporetto).
| Option | Time | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alilaguna water bus | 75-90 min | €15 | Water bus through the lagoon to Venice stops. Scenic. |
| ACTV bus 5 | 20-25 min | €10 | To Piazzale Roma (Venice car/bus terminal). |
| ATVO bus | 20 min | €10 | Express to Piazzale Roma. |
| Water taxi | 30 min | €110-130 | Private boat door-to-door. Luxurious. |
| Land taxi | 20 min | €40-45 | To Piazzale Roma only (road ends there). |
Alilaguna water bus: Slow but you arrive IN Venice by water, with views of the lagoon, San Marco basin, and the skyline emerging from the water. Three lines (Blue, Orange, Red) serve different parts of Venice. €15, runs every 30-60 min. The most Venetian way to arrive.
ACTV/ATVO bus: Fast and cheap to Piazzale Roma, where Venice's road access ends. From Piazzale Roma, take a vaporetto (€9.50 single or activate your day pass) to your hotel area. Best for heavy luggage — you stay on land as long as possible.
Water taxi: A private motorboat takes you from the airport dock directly to your hotel's nearest water entrance. €110-130 for up to 4 passengers. Split between 4: €30/person for a Hollywood-worthy arrival. Book at the airport desk or pre-book online.
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