Marco Polo Airport transfers

Affordable & scenic water taxi transfer between Marco Polo Airport and Venice City.

• Everything you get: Glide from Marco Polo Airport to Venice on a shared water bus, enjoying breathtaking views of the lagoon on three frequent routes. Choose one‑way or round‑trip (your return ticket is valid for up to 30 days) & disembark at your hotel or the nearest drop‑off point within 2 hours.
• Why choose this: Forget crowded road shuttles & airport taxi queues and glimpse of Venice’s floating-city charm from the comfort of your seat.

Inclusions

• One-way/round-trip water bus transfers to/from Marco Polo Airport & Venice City

• Access to Blue, Orange, and Red Lines

• Luggage space for 1 suitcase & 1 carry-on

Exclusions

• Not valid on ACTV Vaporetto or land buses

Please click here for detailed route maps and timetables.

Blue Line From Marco Polo Airport to the Railway Station

• First water bus: 5:20am
• Last water bus: 12:20am
• Frequency: Every 30 to 60 minutes

From the Railway Station to Marco Polo Airport

• First water bus: 8:20am
• Last water bus: 9:20pm
• Frequency: Every 30 minutes

Orange Line From Marco Polo Airport to Santa Maria del Giglio

• First water bus: 8:35am
• Last water bus: 11:05 pm
• Frequency: Every 30 minutes

From Santa Maria del Giglio to Marco Polo Airport

• First water bus: 6:15am
• Last water bus: 7:15pm
• Frequency: Every 30 minutes

Red Line* From Marco Polo Airport to San Marco Giardinetti

• First water bus: 8:50am
• Last water bus: 5:15pm
• Frequency: Every 60 to 85 minutes

From San Marco Giardinetti to Marco Polo Airport

• First water bus: 7:21am
• Last water bus: 3:45pm
• Frequency: Every 60 to 80 minutes

* Please note that the Red Line is seasonal and only operates in summer, from April to November.

What to Bring

• Luggage within the allowed limit (1 suitcase + 1 carry-on per person).

What’s not allowed

• Extra luggage beyond the allowance (additional fees apply).
• Multiple pets or pets not inside a suitable carrier.

Accessibility

• These water buses are not wheelchair accessible.

Additional Information

• Your tickets are valid for one year from the date of purchase.
• Round-trip tickets must be kept securely and used within 30 days from the date of first validation.
• In case of fog or bad weather, service may switch to a car transfer to Piazzale Roma.
• Service staff is available at Desk 71 (Marco Polo Airport, first floor).

Enjoy smooth one-way transfers between Marco Polo Airport and Venice City Center.

• Everything you get: Ride for max 40 minutes on water taxis to/from the Marco Polo Airport and hotels along the Grand Canal & Hilton Stucky. With taxis running every 20 to 45 minutes during the day & night and secure luggage storage, you can skip long transfers and begin/end your Venetian adventure hassle-free.
• Why choose this: Forget about traffic-blocked waterways and detours! Simply climb on board and speed to your destination with ease and comfort.

Inclusions

• One-way water taxi transfer between Marco Polo Airport and hotels located along the Grand Canal & Hilton Stucky

• Day or night transfer

• Designated meeting points for less-accessible hotels

• Luggage space

• Spanish, English, German, and French-speaking ground staff at desk 71 at Marco Polo Airport

From Marco Polo Airport to Venice City By day

• First water taxi: 7am
• Last water taxi: 8pm
• Frequency: Every 20 to 45 minutes
• Duration: Approx. 40 minutes

By night

• First water taxi: 8pm
• Last water taxi: 7am
• Frequency: Every 20 to 45 minutes
• Duration: Approx. 40 minutes

From Venice City to Marco Polo Airport By day

• First water taxi: 10:30am
• Last water taxi: 4am
• Frequency: Every 20 to 45 minutes
• Duration: Approx. 40 minutes

By night

• First water taxi: 4am
• Last water taxi: 10:30am
• Frequency: Every 20 to 45 minutes
• Duration: Approx. 40 minutes

Pick-up & drop-off points Find the closest mooring point or pier to your hotel and be picked up or dropped off at any of the following locations: Piazzale Roma, Fond. Sabbioni, Guglie, Fondamente Nuove, SS Apostoli, Rialto, Sant’Angelo, Cà Rezzonico, San Vio, Trinità, San Marco, San Zaccaria, Giardini, Sant’Elena, Giudecca, Lido S.Maria Elisabetta.

Note:

• The water taxi does not stop directly at hotels on the inner canals. It only stops at hotels along the Grand Canal.
• For hotels along the inner canals that are less accessible, a convenient meeting point will be arranged within walking distance of your hotel.

Additional Information

• Please add your flight details and hotel name at the final stage of your booking.
• If you're staying at the JW Marriott - Isola delle Rose, you'll be picked up from San Marco, near the hotel's shuttle boat pier.
• The water taxi pier is only 800 meters away from the airport terminal. You can easily walk this distance in a few minutes.
• Each passenger is allowed 1 piece of luggage and 1 carry-on item. Additional fees apply for extra luggage.

Get from the airport to Piazzale Roma or Mestre Central quickly and hassle-free.

• Everything you get: Travel with ease to/from Venice Marco Polo Airport and Piazzale Roma/Mestre Central Train Station by boarding a 20-minute bus transfer with air conditioning and ample luggage space. With buses running every 10 to 50 minutes, you can relax in your seat and stay connected with free Wi-Fi.
• Why choose this: With a day-long validity, you can use your ticket to travel on any departure during the day while avoiding the unpredictability of public transport.

Inclusions

• One-way transfers between Venice Marco Polo Airport and Piazzale Roma & Mestre Central Train Station

• Ample luggage space

• AC onboard

• Free Wi-Fi

• English and Italian-speaking driver and onboard staff

• Accessible area for bicycles

Please click here for the detailed timetable.

From Venice Marco Polo Airport to Piazzale Roma

• First bus: 6am
• Last bus: 1:10am
• Frequency: Every 30 to 50 minutes

From Piazzale Roma to Venice Marco Polo Airport

• First bus: 4:20am
• Last bus: 12:40am
• Frequency: Every 30 to 40 minutes

Please click here for the detailed timetable.

From Venice Marco Polo Airport to Mestre Central Train Station

• First bus: 6:10am
• Last bus: 1:10am
• Frequency: Every 10 to 50 minutes

From Mestre Central Train Station to Venice Marco Polo Airport

• First bus: 4:20am
• Last bus: 12:40am
• Frequency: Every 10 to 45 minutes

Additional Information

• Please note that the tickets are only valid for the day you've selected.

Get the full Venice transport package with airport transfers and unlimited Vaporetto & buses.

• Everything you get with Alilaguna Water Bus Transfers: Opt for a one-way or round-trip water bus transfer between Marco Polo Airport and Venice City. You’ll glide down three picturesque routes and reach your destination in less than 2 hours.
• Everything you get with ACTV Water Bus & Mainland Bus Pass: Choose from 1/2/3/7-day options and see the best of Venice with access to unlimited water bus rides across Lido and the lagoon islands. You can also use the mainland bus pass to explore Mestre and Marghera.
• Why choose this combo: Avoid public transportation hassles and skip long queues by gliding down Venetian waterways and land routes with one pass.

Inclusions Alilaguna Water Bus Transfers

• One-way/round-trip water bus transfers to/from Marco Polo Airport & Venice City

• Access to Blue, Orange, and Red Lines

• Luggage space for 1 suitcase & 1 carry-on

Vaporetto ACTV Water Bus & Mainland Bus Pass

• Validity: 1/2/3/7 days

• Unlimited use of ACTV Vaporetti (water buses) in Venice, Lido and lagoon islands

• Unlimited use of ACTV Buses in Mestre, Marghera and mainland

Alilaguna Water Bus Transfers Please click here for detailed route maps and timetables.

Blue Line From Marco Polo Airport to the Railway Station

• First water bus: 5:20am
• Last water bus: 12:20am
• Frequency: Every 30 to 60 minutes

From the Railway Station to Marco Polo Airport

• First water bus: 8:20am
• Last water bus: 9:20pm
• Frequency: Every 30 minutes

Orange Line From Marco Polo Airport to Santa Maria del Giglio

• First water bus: 8:35am
• Last water bus: 11:05 pm
• Frequency: Every 30 minutes

From Santa Maria del Giglio to Marco Polo Airport

• First water bus: 6:15am
• Last water bus: 7:15pm
• Frequency: Every 30 minutes

Red Line* From Marco Polo Airport to San Marco Giardinetti

• First water bus: 8:50am
• Last water bus: 5:15pm
• Frequency: Every 60 to 85 minutes

From San Marco Giardinetti to Marco Polo Airport

• First water bus: 7:21am
• Last water bus: 3:45pm
• Frequency: Every 60 to 80 minutes

* Please note that the Red Line is seasonal and only operates in summer, from April to November.

What to Bring

Alilaguna Water Bus Transfers

• Luggage within the allowed limit (1 suitcase + 1 carry-on per person).

What’s not allowed

Alilaguna Water Bus Transfers

• Extra luggage beyond the allowance (additional fees apply).
• Multiple pets or pets not inside a suitable carrier.

Accessibility

Alilaguna Water Bus Transfers

• These water buses are not wheelchair accessible.

Additional Information

Alilaguna Water Bus Transfers

• Your tickets are valid for one year from the date of purchase.
• One-way tickets are valid only for one single-way journey. You can either travel to the airport or from the airport.
• Round-trip tickets must be kept securely and used within 30 days from the date of first validation.
• In case of fog or bad weather, service may switch to a car transfer to Piazzale Roma.
• Service staff is available at Desk 71 (Marco Polo Airport, first floor).

Vaporetto ACTV Water Bus & Mainland Bus Pass

• Tickets must be validated before boarding ACTV public transport.
• You can use your pass anytime within 24 months from the date of purchase.
• Your validity period begins upon first use of the pass. Once validated, you can use your pass for the number of days selected during purchase.

Hop on this private water taxi transfer and ride to/from Marco Polo Airport and your hotel.

• Everything you get: Shuttle with ease between Marco Polo Airport and hotels along the Grand Canal & Hilton Stucky on these private one-way water-taxi transfers. Pick a day or night transfer, hop on board with eight bags of luggage and up to six friends, and speed to your destination within 40 to 60 minutes.
• Why choose this: Avoid traffic blocks and crowds, and glide through Venetian canals in privacy, style, and comfort.

Inclusions

• Private one-way water taxi transfer between Marco Polo Airport and hotels located along the Grand Canal & Hilton Stucky

• Day or night transfer

• Small group tour of 1-6 guests

• Designated meeting points for less-accessible hotels

• Ample space for 8 pieces of luggage

• Spanish, English, German, and French-speaking ground staff at Desk 71 at Marco Polo Airport

Private transfer from Marco Polo Airport to Venice City By day

• First water taxi: 7am
• Last water taxi: 9pm

By night

• First water taxi: 9pm
• Last water taxi: 7am

Private transfer from Venice City to Marco Polo Airport By day

• First water taxi: 9am
• Last water taxi: 10pm

By night

• First water taxi: 10pm
• Last water taxi: 9am

Note:

• For hotels along the inner canals that are less accessible, a convenient meeting point will be arranged within walking distance of your hotel.

Accessibility

• Require special accommodations for your disability? Rest assured, as you can contact the service provider and they'll try to assist you.

Additional Information

• Please add your flight details and hotel name at the final stage of your booking.
• If you're staying at the JW Marriott - Isola delle Rose, please note that there is an extra charge of 20 Euros per ride, which you will be asked to pay upon arrival.
• Some hotels along the canals can only be reached directly when the tide conditions are favorable. These hotels include Hotel All'Angelo, Ad Place, Bonvecchiati, Bonvecchiati Palace, Ca' Del Campo, Ca' Dei Conti, Ca' D'Oro, Canaletto, Cavaletto, Casa Verardo, Centauro, Citta' di Milano, Colombina, La Fenice Et Des Artistes, and San Marco Palace.
• The water taxi pier is only 800 meters away from the airport terminal. You can easily walk this distance in a few minutes.

Explore Venice and its islands with unlimited access to vaporetti, buses, trams, and trains—valid for a duration of your choice.

• Everything you get: Get unlimited access Venice’s ACTV transport network including water buses that connect Venice, Lido, Murano, Burano, and other lagoon islands. On the mainland, ride ACTV buses and trams, plus the People Mover to reach key hubs like Piazzale Roma and Tronchetto. Also includes Trenitalia’s regional and fast regional trains within the municipality—ideal for short hops between Mestre, Santa Lucia, and beyond.
• Why choose this: The most flexible way to explore Venice and beyond—cruise the Grand Canal, roam the mainland, or catch sunsets on Burano with unlimited rides across the city's entire transport network (except airport lines).
• Upgrades: Choose from 2-, 3-, or 7-day passes depending on the duration of your stay, or add a digital city audio guide to turn your commute into a self-paced tour.

Inclusions

• 1/2/3/7-day validity

• Access to unlimited ACTV Vaporetti (water buses) in Venice, Lido and lagoon islands

• Access to unlimited ACTV buses in Mestre, Marghera and mainland

• Access to Trenitalia regional (R & RV) trains within the Venice municipality.

Exclusions

• ACTV Services from/to Marco Polo Airport

• Routes no. 16, 19, 21, Casinò and Alilaguna lines

Inclusions

• Round-trip transfers between Venice Marco Polo Airport and Venice Piazzale Roma

• English & Italian-speaking driver & onboard staff

• Free Wi-Fi

• Accessible area for bicycles

• Ample luggage space

Venice Marco Polo Airport

• First bus: 12:20am
• Last bus: 11:40pm
• Frequency: 30 to 40mins

Venice Piazzale Roma

• First bus: 12:40am
• Last bus: 11:20pm
• Frequency: 30 to 40mins