Arriving by plane at Venice’s Marco Polo Airport is an exciting experience for everyone, with views of the lagoon and its sandbanks, and the city rising above the water, nestled right in the middle, which can be admired (on the right) moments before landing.
Situated on the edge of the northern lagoon, Marco Polo Airport is only 7.5 kilometers (as the crow flies) from Piazzale Roma (Venice’s automobile terminal) and St. Mark’s Square, which can be reached by land and by water, and an equal distance from the center of Mestre, with which it is connected by regular buses or private cabs.
Those who land at Treviso’s Canova Airport can reach Venice by a convenient shuttle service provided by ATVO, bound for Piazzale Roma. Alternatively, they can reach Treviso station and then take a train to Venice Santa Lucia train station.
DIRECT CONNECTIONS FROM MARCO POLO AIRPORT
CONNECTIONS BY WATER
– Venezia city center
– Murano
– Venice Lido
CONNECTIONS BY ROAD
– Venice car/bus terminal Piazzale Roma
– Mestre and Venice mainland
– Seashore and beaches (Jesolo, Cavallino, Treporti)
– Cortina and the Dolomites
– McArthurGlen Designer Outlet
– Portoguraro – Latisana
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REACHING VENICE BY ROAD
⇒ ATVO DIRECT PUBLIC BUS
ATVO’s Airport Bus Express, line 35, is a direct link to Piazzale Roma, Venice bus and car terminal, from where it is possible to travel into the city center of Venice using Actv public transport boat lines (vaporetto). ATVO buses are comfortable with ample luggage space under the passenger compartment, air conditioning, and free wifi on board.
Airport Bus line 35 to Venice P.le Roma stops at platform C, in front of exit 3 of the terminal.
For more information on tickets, routes, schedules, and to learn about destinations served by ATVO, visit www.atvo.it/it-venice-airport
Transfer duration: 20 minutes.
Frequency of rides: every 30 minutes
TICKET PURCHASE
– directly online at ecommerce.atvo.it/
or at the airport:
– at ticket offices in arrivals hall
– at ticket machines in baggage claim area and at bus stops
⇒ AVM/ACTV PUBLIC BUS
AVM/Actv’s AeroBus line 5 is a connection to Piazzale Roma, Venice bus and car terminal from where you can travel into the center of Venice using the AVM/Actv waterbus (vaporetto) lines.
Line 5 AeroBus departs from platform F, opposite Exit 2 of the terminal.
For more information on tickets, routes, schedules, visit www.actv.it
Transfer duration: 25 minutes.
Frequency of trips: every 15 minutes
Tickets can be purchased directly online from the official City of Venice website www.veneziaunica.it
or at the airport:
– ticket machines in the baggage claim area or outside ticket offices located in the bus departure area
– in the Venezia Unica ticket office located in the arrivals area
– with the Tap to pay system, it is possible to pay with contactless bank cards using the validators on board Actv transportation vehicles, via EMV technology. Please note that in buses, including the Aerobus, it is mandatory to tap in when entering and tap out before exiting the vehicles. Find out how to use this method at avm.avmspa.it/en/content/pagamenti
⇒ ROAD CAB TO VENICE
Road cabs stop outside the airport terminal and can reach the Venice car terminal (Piazzale Roma) in about 15 minutes. Fares may vary depending on destination, time of day, and number of bags.
Cabs are available near exits 2 and 3 of the passenger terminal.
Cooperativa Artigiana Radiotaxi Soc. Coop.
Operator 24h: +39 041 5964
Booking and info: Tel. +39 041 595 1402
Email: info@radiotaxivenezia.it
Web: www.radiotaxivenezia.com
REACHING VENICE BY WATER
⇒ WATER TRANSFER TO VENICE WITH ALILAGUNA SHUTTLE
Alilaguna operates the only public water connection between the Airport and the City Center of Venice, reaching the main points of the city: Murano, Lido, San Marco, Fondamente Nuove, Rialto, Guglie, Canal Grande.
Two lines operate year-round: the Blue Line, the Orange Line to which is added a seasonal Red Line, operating indicatively from the end of April to the end of October.
The Alilaguna shuttle leaves from the airport’s docks, which can be reached from the second floor of the passenger terminal via moving walkway.
For more information on tickets, routes, schedules, visit www.alilaguna.it
Transfer duration: 35 to 90 minutes depending on the stop (30 minutes to Murano, 55 minutes to Rialto, 60 minutes to Venice Lido, 75 minutes to St. Mark’s Square)
Frequency of rides: every 30 minutes
Tickets can be purchased directly online at
on the website www.alilaguna.it/en/buy-now
– arrivals hall ticket offices
– Moving walkway entrance ticket offices
– Airport Dock ticket offices
– online at www.alilaguna.it/acquista
⇒ WATER TAXI TO VENICE
The service is carried out by private water taxis, capable of reaching the immediate vicinity of your destination in the Historic Center of Venice or the islands of the lagoon.
There are many companies that perform this service, and boats are available at the airport dock, which can be reached from the second floor of the passenger terminal via moving walkway.
Fares vary depending on the route, destination, time of day, and number of pieces of luggage.
SINGLE REGIONAL TAXI SERVICE TELEPHONE NUMBER: 199 484 950
www.taxiveneto.it
REACHING MESTRE AND THE MAINLAND
⇒ REACHING MESTRE BY ATVO SHUTTLE BUS
ATVO line 35B is an express connection to Mestre train station, with possible stops on request at Via Forte Marghera and Corso del Popolo.
Line 35B to Mestre station stops at platform D, in front of exit 3 of the terminal.
For more information on tickets, routes, schedules, and to learn about destinations served by ATVO, visit www.atvo.it/it-venice-airport
Transfer duration: 20/25 minutes.
Frequency of rides: every 15 minutes, depending on time slots
TICKET PURCHASE
– directly online at ecommerce.atvo.it/
or at the airport:
– at ticket offices in arrivals hall
– at ticket machines in baggage claim area and at bus stops
⇒ REACHING MESTRE BY AVM/ACTV PUBLIC BUS
Lines 15 and 45 Actv operate from Marco Polo Airport to reach the center of Mestre and its train station. These lines depart from platform E at door 2 of the terminal.
Duration: variable depending on the stop
Frequency: every 30 minutes
See avm.avmspa.it for timetables of lines 15 and 45.
Tickets can be purchased online: www.veneziaunica.it
or at the airport
– at ticket machines in the baggage claim area and at the bus stop
– in the Venezia Unica ticket office located in the arrivals area
– with the Tap to pay system, it is possible to pay with contactless bank cards using the validators on board Actv transportation, via EMV technology. Please note that in buses, including the Aerobus, it is mandatory to tap when entering and tap out before exiting the vehicles. Find out how to use this method at avm.avmspa.it/en/content/pagamenti
For more information on tickets, routes, schedules, visit www.actv.it
⇒ ROAD CAB TO MESTRE
Road cabs stop outside the airport terminal. Fares may vary depending on destination, time of day and number of bags.
Taxis are available at the terminal exits 2 and 3.
Cooperativa Artigiana Radiotaxi Soc. Coop.
Operator 24h: +39 041 5964
Info and booking: Tel. +39 041 595 1402
Email: info@radiotaxivenezia.it
Web: www.radiotaxivenezia.com
REACHING CORTINA AND THE DOLOMITES, THE SEASHORE AND THE BEACHES
In addition to Venice and the Venetian mainland, there are numerous locations that can be reached from Marco Polo Airport:
– McArthurGlen Designer Outlet in Noventa di Piave
– Cortina and the Dolomites
– the beaches of the Veneto shoreline: Jesolo, Cavallino, Caorle, Eraclea Mare and Bibione
– Portogruaro, Pordenone and Aviano
For details on these connections see the page “From the airport to Cortina, Dolomites, coastline and beaches”
