Venice Airport (VCE) to City Center: Distance, Options, and Times

Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) sits on the mainland, separated from the historic island city by the Venetian Lagoon.

Distances

  • Straight-line (lagoon): 8–9 km (5–5.6 mi)
  • Road (via Ponte della Libertà): 13–18 km (8–11 mi) depending on terminal/route

Transport Options

ModeTimeCost (approx)Details
Alilaguna Water Bus (Blue/Red/Orange lines)60–90 min€15Direct to San Marco, Rialto, etc. Scenic, luggage space
Water Taxi30–40 min€100–150Door-to-door (hotel dock); shared €30–40 pp
ACTV Bus 5 (Aerobus)20–30 min€8To Piazzale Roma (bus terminal); frequent
ATVO Bus20–30 min€8–10To Piazzale Roma / Mestre station; coach style
Land Taxi20–30 min€40–50To Piazzale Roma only (cars stop there)
Private Transfer20–30 min€50–80Pre-booked; meets at arrivals

Key Decision Points

  • Staying near San Marco/Rialto: Alilaguna or water taxi
  • Staying near Santa Lucia Station/Piazzale Roma: Bus + walk/vaporetto
  • Heavy luggage / mobility issues: Water taxi or land taxi + porter
  • Budget: Bus 5 (€8) + vaporetto (€7.50/75 min) = €15.50
  • Late Night (23:00–05:00): Only land taxi/bus (no water buses)

Pro Tips

  • Buy Alilaguna tickets online (skip line)
  • Validate bus tickets on board
  • Water taxi: confirm drop-off dock matches hotel
  • Piazzale Roma = car/bus terminus; Santa Lucia = train station (adjacent)

Venice arrival is half the magic—choose your entrance.

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