Transfer to/from - Venice airport (VCE)

 

Public transportation services, licensed taxis and rideshare, private transfer companies and car rental services in Venice airport (VCE)

Transportation

 

Buses and Shuttles

The bus platform is located on the second lane in front of the Arrivals area. Several companies offer connections to Venice, Mestre, Padua and other regional and international destinations.

  • ACTV (Urban Lines): Provides regular services to Piazzale Roma (Venice city centre, Line 5), Mestre railway station (Line 15), and intermediate routes with stops in Favaro and Tessera (Line 45). See ACTV routes
  • ATVO (Express Shuttle): Offers direct and fast services to Piazzale Roma (Line 35) and to Mestre railway station (Lines 25 and 35B), as well as connections to Cortina, Treviso, Portogruaro, Pordenone, and major seaside resorts (Jesolo, Cavallino, Eraclea, Bibione, Lignano). See ATVO routes
  • Busitalia: Connections to Padua, Abano Terme and Montegrotto Terme. See Busitalia routes
  • Long Distance / Ski: Companies such as Cortina Express and Fly Ski Shuttle (operating in the winter season) connect the airport with the ski resorts in the Dolomites (Cortina, Val di Fassa, Val di Fiemme) and other mountain areas. Nomago offers transfers to Ljubljana (Slovenia).
  • GoOpti: Transport platform offering shared or private door-to-door transfers to destinations in Italy, Slovenia and Croatia. Book GoOpti

Ticket Purchase: Public transport tickets can be purchased at the Arrivals hall ticket office, at ticket machines in the baggage claim area, and at bus stops. ATVO and Busitalia tickets can be purchased on board with an extra fee.

Trains

The airport does not have a direct railway station. Access to the national and regional rail network is provided via bus services connecting the terminal with the following stations:

  • Venezia Mestre: Fast connections via ACTV and ATVO.
  • Venezia Santa Lucia: Accessible by bus to Piazzale Roma, from where it is a 10-minute walk to the station.

Water Transport

The dock for water transport is located about a 7-minute walk from the terminal. Follow the blue water transport signs to reach the first floor and the covered moving walkway leading to the pier.

  • Alilaguna: Public boat (vaporetto) service connecting the airport with various points in the lagoon, including Venice (San Marco, Rialto, Fondamenta Nuove) and the islands of Murano, Burano and Lido. Alilaguna schedules and routes
  • Private Water Taxi: Various consortia (Consorzio Motoscafi Venezia, Consorzio Venezia Taxi) offer private motorboats for exclusive and direct transfers to the desired hotel or pier in Venice.

Rent a Car

 

Taxis

Land taxis are available 24 hours a day in front of the Arrivals area. The main company is Cooperativa Artigiana Radiotaxi. The journey to Piazzale Roma (Venice) or central Mestre takes between 20 and 30 minutes.

Car Sharing

The airport supports the KINTO Share service. There are designated pick-up and drop-off points in front of the Departures area. This service allows users to use bus lanes, drive in restricted traffic zones (ZTL), and park for free in paid areas (blue lines) within the municipality of Venice.

 
 

Latest updates: November 23, 2025

Transportation Tips to/from the airport

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.
 
 1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening.
 
If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time.
 
If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications.
 
If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.
 
 2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive.
 
Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff.
 
It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver.
 
On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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