Other VCE Venice Marco Polo Airport Ground Transportation Options

One of the novel transportation from Marco Polo Airport to Venice ways to take a Venice Airport water taxi and the water taxi from Venice Airport is probably the best way to reach the city centre from the airport. The Venice Alilaguna hydrofoil runs a regular daily airport service until midnight, stopping off at Murano and Lido en route, with particularly scenic views along the way. The direct journey from the Venice Marco Polo Airport, to the landing near the Piazza San Marco (San Marco Square) takes around one hour.

Alilaguna runs Venice Airport water taxi services on 2 slightly different routes to the City of Venice, but both serve St. Marks Square (San Marco) and the Lido. This water taxi from Venice Airport calls at different stops on the way which can be a bit confusing. This is a half-hourly service that runs from 06:15 to midnight. Fare is EUR 10 one way, and the journey takes about 50-60 minutes. To get this Venice Airport water taxi, enter the airport Arrivals Hall from baggage reclaim and turn left. Near the end are some ticket kiosks. One is marked Water Bus Express. Buy your ticket here - specify your destination, but it is possible to pay on board. Tickets will be checked on the boat. Note there is also a Water Taxi terminal for private journeys as well, but these are very expensive but will take you anywhere of course. Tip: for EUR 22 you can buy an ACTV 'rover' ticket which lasts for 72 hours and for the tourist is very convenient and economical. Single 'water bus' journeys are EUR 3.50 but do NOT include the Grand Canal.