Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) is on the mainland shore of the lagoon, about 13 km from the historic city. The one thing to know before booking: cars can only go as far as Piazzale Roma, at the edge of Venice. Past that it is canals, bridges and footpaths, so every option ends either at Piazzale Roma, at a hotel in Mestre on the mainland, or on a boat. Some low-cost flights use Treviso Airport (TSF) instead, further inland.
Venice Airport transfer options at a glance
- Private road transfer: to Piazzale Roma or straight to your hotel door in Mestre. A live Welcome Pickups quote on 11 November 2026 gave €58 from Marco Polo to Piazzale Roma (one passenger, pickup on 25 November).
- ATVO express bus: direct to Piazzale Roma in about 20–25 minutes; also serves Mestre station.
- Alilaguna water bus: from the airport dock across the lagoon to stops in the city, 60–90 minutes depending on the line.
- Water taxi: a private boat from the airport dock, often to your hotel's own landing; the most expensive option, priced per boat.
Transfer from Marco Polo Airport to Mestre
Mestre is where a road transfer is most useful: many hotels there are spread out and a long way from the bus stops, and a driver takes you to the door. For hotels in the historic centre, a transfer to Piazzale Roma saves the bus queue, but you still walk or take a vaporetto from there. You can book a Venice Airport transfer with Welcome Pickups; the driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals.
Are there taxis in Venice?
Road taxis run between the airport, Mestre and Piazzale Roma, and no further. Inside the city the only taxis are water taxis. If you want a fixed price agreed before you land, book a transfer in advance; a road taxi from the rank runs on the meter.
Not sure whether to stay on the island or in Mestre? Our Venice travel guide and where to stay in Venice weigh up both.
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Are there taxis in Venice?
Road taxis only run as far as Piazzale Roma and Mestre. In the historic city the taxis are boats.
Is it cheaper to book a taxi in advance or at the airport?
Not always cheaper, but a booked transfer gives you a fixed price before you travel and a driver waiting in arrivals. A road taxi from the rank runs on the meter.
How long is the transfer from Venice Airport to Mestre?
Mestre is on the mainland, a short drive from the airport. The ATVO express bus to Piazzale Roma, past Mestre, takes about 20–25 minutes.
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