To get from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Venice, choose a bus to Piazzale Roma, an Alilaguna water bus to a stop in the city, a land taxi, or a private water taxi. From Acca Hotel, a three-star hotel, the airport is about 130 minutes on foot, so arrange a transfer for your arrival rather than planning to walk.
- Bus: ACTV urban line 5 and ATVO express buses go to Piazzale Roma.
- Water bus: Alilaguna connects the airport with Venice and lagoon islands.
- Land taxi: The airport sets a fixed fare to Piazzale Roma.
- Private water taxi: Operators serve the airport; ask about fares before boarding.
How do you get from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Venice?
Venice Marco Polo Airport has four transfer options: bus, public water bus, land taxi and private water taxi. The main choice is whether you want to arrive at Piazzale Roma by road or head to a water-bus stop in Venice.
ACTV urban line 5 and ATVO express buses run to Piazzale Roma. ACTV urban line 15 and ATVO express buses also connect the airport with Venezia Mestre railway station. Land taxis serve Piazzale Roma as well; private water taxis provide a separate boat transfer.
Alilaguna runs public water buses from the airport to Venice and lagoon islands including Murano, Burano and Lido. Its Venice stops include San Marco, Rialto, Fondamenta Nuove and Guglie. Pick the arrival point that best fits your onward plans, then check the relevant ticket and boarding details below.
How do you travel by bus to Piazzale Roma?
ACTV line 5 and ATVO express buses connect Venice Marco Polo Airport with Piazzale Roma. Find the airport bus stops outside the arrivals area: they are on the second lane, just beyond the terminal entrance.
ACTV sets the single Aerobus ticket at €10, valid for 75 minutes. A return ticket costs €18, with each journey valid for 75 minutes from validation. The €18 Aerobus plus boat ticket is valid for 90 minutes and covers airport bus route 5 and the navigation service.
From Piazzale Roma, Venezia Santa Lucia railway station is a walk across the Calatrava Bridge. The airport describes the walk as about 5 minutes on one page and 10 minutes via Ponte della Costituzione on another.
Can you take a water bus or water taxi?
Yes. Alilaguna public water buses connect the airport with Venice and several lagoon islands, while private water taxis offer a separate transfer option.
For Alilaguna, follow the blue “Water Transport” signs to the first floor and the moving walkway leading to the dock. The airport identifies Venice stops at San Marco, Rialto, Fondamenta Nuove and Guglie. A one-way ticket covers a continuous journey only; if you plan to make multiple stops, Alilaguna advises buying a 24-hour or 72-hour ticket.
Alilaguna tickets are available at the Public Transport ticket office in the arrivals hall, counter 8; Dock Ticket Office D; machines near baggage claim belts 3 or 5; on board; or online.
The airport names private water-taxi operators including Consorzio Motoscafi Venezia, Venezia Taxi, Venice Water Taxi and Cooperativa Taxi Serenissima. Ask an operator or staff about the fare before boarding.
How do you continue from the arrival point to San Polo?
The San Polo neighbourhood guide covers the area.
Choose your arrival point with your onward route in mind: the bus and land-taxi connections reach Piazzale Roma, while Alilaguna serves stops including Rialto and Guglie. From those points, continue toward San Polo on foot or by water transport, depending on your plans.
A one-day Venice walking route from San Polo takes in the city on foot.
What should you know about luggage, late arrivals and fares?
Airport buses stop just outside the arrivals area, while Alilaguna passengers follow the Water Transport signs to the dock. Land-taxi stands are in front of the terminal on the ground floor, at entrances 2 and 3.
The airport’s taxi service is provided by Cooperativa Artigiana Radiotaxi and is available 24 hours a day at +39 041 5964. The airport sets the land-taxi fare between the airport and Piazzale Roma at €40. Trips to the cruise ship terminal cost €45, and trips to Mestre centre cost €35.
Ticket-office hours and fares can change. Before you go, check the official site for the airport, ACTV or Alilaguna, depending on your route.
FAQs
Which bus goes from the airport to Piazzale Roma?
ACTV urban line 5 and ATVO express buses connect Venice Marco Polo Airport with Piazzale Roma.
Where do you catch the airport bus?
The bus stops are on the second lane outside the arrivals area, just beyond the terminal entrance.
Where do Alilaguna boats stop in Venice?
Alilaguna stops in Venice include San Marco, Rialto, Fondamenta Nuove and Guglie.
Can you get a taxi at the airport at any time?
The airport’s land-taxi service, provided by Cooperativa Artigiana Radiotaxi, is available 24 hours a day.