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Venice Marco Polo Airport · VCE · Tessera

Venice Marco Polo Airport transfer to Piazzale Roma, Mestre and the cruise terminals

Venice is the one city in Europe where no car reaches the historic centre. Your Zonetransfers driver meets you in arrivals and takes you to Piazzale Roma, the last point on the road, to your hotel door in Mestre or to your cruise berth, from €54 per vehicle for up to four passengers.

13 kmTo Piazzale Roma
20–25 minAirport to Venice
€54Per vehicle, 1–4 people
1 terminalOne meeting point
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How to get from Venice Airport to Venice city centre

Marco Polo Airport is on the mainland, about 13 km from Piazzale Roma, the bus and car terminal at the start of the Grand Canal and the furthest point any vehicle can reach in Venice. A private transfer takes you there in 20–25 minutes across the Ponte della Libertà, from €54 per vehicle with luggage and waiting time included. From Piazzale Roma you continue to your hotel on foot, by vaporetto or by water taxi.

Island hotels

Drop-off at Piazzale Roma

Right by the vaporetto and water-taxi stops, with porters available for heavy luggage.

Mainland hotels

Door to door in Mestre and Marghera

On the mainland the car stops at your hotel entrance, 15–20 minutes from the airport.

Cruise passengers

Straight to your terminal

Marittima, Porto Marghera, Fusina, Chioggia, Trieste or Ravenna, depending on your ship.

Venice Airport to Piazzale Roma: reaching your hotel on the island

Your driver stops at Piazzale Roma next to the vaporetto and water-taxi stops. From there, the last stretch depends on where your hotel is:

  1. WalkSanta Croce, much of Cannaregio and parts of Dorsoduro are walkable from Piazzale Roma, but expect bridges with steps.
  2. Vaporetto along the Grand CanalLine 1 stops at every Grand Canal pier, including Rialto and Accademia, to San Marco; line 2 is faster. Off-peak is easier with big cases.
  3. Water taxi to the hotel doorIf your hotel has its own landing stage, a water taxi drops you there. Agree the fare before boarding.
  4. PortersLicensed porters at Piazzale Roma carry luggage over the bridges to hotels in the centre.
Private transfer from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Piazzale Roma
Tip

Ask your hotel before you fly

Most Venice hotels send directions from Piazzale Roma or the nearest vaporetto stop. Hotels in Santa Croce near the Papadopoli gardens are a few minutes' walk, so you can avoid the boat altogether.

Venice access fee: do I need to pay it?

On certain days in spring and early summer, day visitors entering Venice's historic centre between 8:30 and 16:00 pay an access fee: €5 if paid in advance and €10 in the last four days before the visit. There are exemptions, including Veneto residents, and visitors staying overnight in Venice follow a separate registration. Check the official calendar and your situation on cda.ve.it before travelling.

Staying in Mestre?

If you sleep on the mainland and visit the island on a fee day, you are treated as a day visitor. Hotels in Mestre and Marghera are not affected.

Venice Airport to Mestre and Marghera hotels

Staying on the mainland means a car to your door and lower hotel prices, with the island a short train or tram ride away. Prices from, per vehicle for up to four passengers:

Island gateway

Piazzale Roma · Santa Croce

Hotels near Piazzale Roma and the Papadopoli gardens, reachable on foot.

20–25 minFrom €54
Mainland

Mestre

Station-area hotels with car access to the door and trains to the island in 10 minutes.

15–20 minFrom €54
Mainland and cruise port

Marghera

Business hotels and Porto Marghera cruise berths.

20 minFrom €54
Lagoon terminal

Fusina

Cruise and ferry terminal with boats to the Zattere.

25–30 minFrom €79

Venice cruise port transfer: Marittima, Marghera, Fusina and beyond

Since August 2021, ships over 25,000 tonnes cannot sail through the Giudecca Canal, so many cruises no longer leave from the historic terminal. Check the exact terminal in your boarding documents before booking:

Venice cruise terminals from Marco Polo Airport
Terminal Which ships Private transfer from
Marittima (Santa Marta) Ships up to 25,000 tonnes: luxury and expedition cruises €54
Porto Marghera Mid-size ships; cruise lines often shuttle passengers €54
Fusina Mainland terminal with boats to the Zattere €79
Chioggia Some lines board at the southern end of the lagoon €179
Trieste Embarkation port for several Adriatic cruises €323
Ravenna (Porto Corsini) Another Adriatic option used by cruise lines €363

Embarking on the day you land? Leave plenty of margin: your cruise line sets the cut-off time. On disembarkation day, give us your ship and expected time off and we collect you at the terminal.

Venice Airport arrivals: where your driver meets you

One terminal

One meeting point

Marco Polo has a single passenger terminal. Your driver waits at the exit from baggage reclaim with your name on a sign.

Passport control

UK, US and other non-Schengen flights

Expect passport checks and, on a first visit, EU Entry/Exit System registration. Your 60 minutes of free waiting count from landing.

Late flights

Arrivals after midnight

The service runs 24/7 with no night supplement, even after the last public connections have stopped.

Venice Airport transfers to Verona, Lake Garda, the Dolomites and the Adriatic

Door-to-door prices from, per vehicle for up to four passengers, with tolls, fuel and VAT included. Minivans are available for five to eight people.

Private transfers from Venice Marco Polo Airport
Destination Area Distance Drive time From
Padua Veneto cities 45 km 40–45 min €109
Abano Terme Veneto cities 55 km 50 min €138
Vicenza Veneto cities 80 km 1 h €169
Verona Veneto cities 125 km 1 h 30 min €319
Treviso Veneto cities 25 km 25–30 min €89
Peschiera del Garda Lake Garda and the Dolomites 147 km 1 h 35 min €349
Cortina d'Ampezzo Lake Garda and the Dolomites 160 km 2 h €411
Bolzano Lake Garda and the Dolomites 265 km 3 h €490
Jesolo Adriatic coast and lagoon 25 km 30–40 min €99
Chioggia Adriatic coast and lagoon 60 km 1 h €179
Bibione Adriatic coast and lagoon 90 km 1 h 10 min €229
Trieste Adriatic coast and lagoon 145 km 1 h 30 min €323
Ravenna Adriatic coast and lagoon 150 km 2 h €363

Minivan and minibus transfers from Venice Airport for families and groups

One suitcase up to 158 cm per passenger plus hand luggage is included. Skis, golf bags, bikes and pushchairs travel free, but tell us so we send a vehicle where they fit. Child seats for groups I, II and III are free.

Standard car for a private transfer from Venice Airport

Standard car

1–4 passengers

Minivan transfer from Venice Marco Polo Airport for families

Minivan

5–8 passengers

Minibus transfer from Venice Airport for groups and cruise parties

Minibus

9–19 passengers

Venice Airport minivan transfer for families and cruise groups

Best hotels in Venice and Mestre and how to reach them

We drop you at Piazzale Roma or at the door of your mainland hotel. For island hotels, this is how you complete the journey:

Venice hotels with a transfer from Marco Polo
Hotel Area Why stay there From the drop-off
Hotel Danieli Castello · Riva degli Schiavoni 14th-century Gothic palace beside the Doge's Palace, with a lagoon-view terrace. Water taxi to its landing stage
The Gritti Palace San Marco · Campo Santa Maria del Giglio Doge Andrea Gritti's 16th-century residence, with a terrace on the Grand Canal. Water taxi or vaporetto
Hilton Molino Stucky Giudecca 19th-century flour mill turned hotel, with a rooftop pool and shuttle boat to San Marco. Hotel boat from San Marco and Zattere
Hotel Papadopoli Venezia Santa Croce By the Papadopoli gardens, a few minutes' walk from Piazzale Roma. On foot from the drop-off
Hotel Ai Reali Castello · Campo della Fava 18th-century palace between Rialto and San Marco, with a spa and terrace. Vaporetto to Rialto
Hotel Plaza Venice Mestre · Viale Stazione Opposite Mestre station, about 10 minutes by train from the island. Car to the door

Things to do in Venice after your airport transfer

Top sights in Venice
Sight What to know
St Mark's Square and Basilica Book a time slot for the basilica; shoulders and knees covered.
Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs The seat of the Republic, linked to the old prisons.
Rialto Bridge and market The oldest stone bridge on the Grand Canal and the morning fish market, Tuesday to Saturday.
Grand Canal by vaporetto Line 1 from Piazzale Roma to San Marco past the palaces: the best first ride.
Gallerie dell'Accademia Venetian painting by Bellini, Titian, Tintoretto and Veronese.
Murano and Burano Glass furnaces and colourful lace-making houses, by vaporetto from Fondamente Nove.

Things to do

  • Cicchetti in a bacaro: Venetian bar snacks with wine or a spritz in Cannaregio and Rialto.
  • Gondola ride: Fares are set by the city per boat and per half hour, higher at night; confirm the price before boarding.
  • Sunset on the Zattere: Dorsoduro's promenade facing Giudecca, away from the crowds.
  • Lido beach: The Film Festival island has sandy Adriatic beaches.

For day trips to Padua, Vicenza, the Brenta villas or the Prosecco hills with the same driver, book a car with driver in Venice.

Venice events calendar: when to book your transfer early

February

Venice Carnival

Masks and parades; Piazzale Roma and the vaporettos are packed, so book early.

May or June

Vogalonga

A 30 km rowing regatta through the lagoon; the Grand Canal closes to boat traffic.

April/May to November

Venice Biennale

Art or architecture, depending on the year, at the Giardini and Arsenale.

Third weekend of July

Festa del Redentore

Fireworks over St Mark's basin on Saturday night.

Late August to September

Venice Film Festival

On the Lido.

First Sunday of September

Regata Storica

Historic boat parade on the Grand Canal.

What time to leave for Venice Airport

How early we suggest collecting you, counting the drive and check-in time. If you are staying on the island, add the time to walk or take the boat to Piazzale Roma.

Pick-up time before your flight from Venice
Pick-up from Schengen flight Non-Schengen flight
Piazzale Roma or Mestre 2 h 30 min 3 h
Cruise terminal (Marittima) 2 h 30 min 3 h
Padua 2 h 45 min 3 h 15 min
Jesolo 2 h 45 min 3 h 15 min
Verona or Lake Garda 3 h 45 min 4 h 15 min
Cortina d'Ampezzo 4 h 4 h 30 min

Paid online; free cancellation with 48 h notice, or 96 h for minibuses and coaches: terms and conditions.

Venice Airport transfer FAQ

How do I get from Venice Airport to Venice city centre?

Book a private transfer with Zonetransfers to Piazzale Roma, the last point reachable by road, in 20–25 minutes from €54 per vehicle. From there you continue on foot, by vaporetto or by water taxi.

Can a car take me to my hotel in Venice?

Only if the hotel is on the mainland (Mestre, Marghera) or next to Piazzale Roma. No vehicles enter the historic centre.

How long does it take from Venice Airport to Piazzale Roma?

About 20–25 minutes by car for 13 km, across the Ponte della Libertà.

How much is a private transfer from Marco Polo Airport to Venice?

From €54 per vehicle for up to four passengers to Piazzale Roma or Mestre, with tolls, luggage and 60 minutes of waiting included.

Which terminal does my Venice cruise leave from?

Small ships use Marittima; mid-size and large ships use Porto Marghera, Fusina or Chioggia, and some sail from Trieste or Ravenna. Your boarding documents name the terminal.

Do I need to pay the Venice access fee?

Only on the days set by the city, between 8:30 and 16:00, when entering the historic centre as a day visitor. There are exemptions and a separate process for overnight guests; check cda.ve.it.

Do you offer transfers from Venice Airport to Cortina or Lake Garda?

Yes: Cortina d'Ampezzo from €411 in about 2 hours, and Peschiera del Garda from €349 in just over 1.5 hours, per vehicle.

What happens if my flight is delayed?

Your driver works from the actual landing time, not the schedule, and waits up to an hour at no cost after touchdown. For delays longer than an hour and a half we confirm the new pick-up with you.

Do you charge extra for late-night arrivals?

No. Landing at 1 am costs the same as landing at noon.

What if I can't find my driver?

Stay in the arrivals hall and call the 24-hour assistance number on your voucher, or message us on WhatsApp at +34 654 381 547.

How much luggage can I bring?

One suitcase up to 158 cm per passenger plus hand luggage. Skis, golf bags, bikes and pushchairs travel free if you add them to the booking.

Can I pay by card?

Yes. You pay online by card when booking and receive the receipt by email, so there is nothing to pay the driver.

Can I cancel for free?

Cars and minivans can be cancelled free of charge until two days before pick-up; minibuses and coaches until four days before.

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