Directions

Arriving to Venice by plane

Map of public transportation from Marco Polo airport to Venice

From Marco Polo Airport to Piazza San Marco

There are three ways to arrive from Marco Polo Airport to Venice in San Marco:

Arriving from Treviso Airport instead?

Bus & Vaporetto:

A faster alternative, best for smaller luggage, backpackers or travelers willing to transfer from bus terminal to boat dock.

Exiting baggage claim turn left and buy your transportation tickets at the public transport ticket counter. Follow signs straight out of airport to bus stops. Take ACTV bus number 5 (23 min) or the ATVO Airport Shuttle (20 min) to Venezia (Piazzale Roma, the car and bus terminal for Venezia).

(For arrivals from Treviso Airport)

From Piazzale Roma find the ACTV waterbus vaporetto docks just left of the modern bridge, take line 2, 1, or 5.1 to the San Marco stops.

Quick & Scenic - Line 2: (Hours 08:06 - 19:42) 38 min (April - mid Sept)
From dock F take line 2 down the Grand Canal in the direction of Rialto direct to San Marco Giardinetti stop (Note: Do not take line 2/ it ends at Rialto and does not continue to San Marco, if this happens and you are told to get off at Rialto, just get off and wait there for the next line 2 to continue your trip). Once you arrive to Piazza San Marco, follow this San Marco step by step guide to B&B Corte Campana. If you have a lot of luggage or are tired, stay on until the next stop San Marco-San Zaccaria then follow the San Zaccaria step by step guide to B&B Corte Campana with no bridges.

Line 2/: Attention: Through the Grand Canal ONLY UNTIL Rialto, and not San Marco! (Note: if you do happen to board and you are told to get off the vaporetto at Rialto, just get off and wait there at the Rialto stop for the next line 2 going towards San Marco to continue your trip).)

Quick - Line 4.1: (Hours 06:18 - 20:18) 23 min
From dock E take line 4.1 around the outside of Venice direct to San Marco-San Zaccaria stop. (Note: the 4.1 boats may be smaller with steps and more difficult with lots of luggage). Once you arrive at the San Zaccaria stop, follow this San Zaccaria step by step guide to B&B Corte Campana

Quick - Line 5.1: (Hours 05:17 - 00:20) 18 min
From dock B take line 5.1 around the outside of Venice direct to San Marco-San Zaccaria stop. (Note: the 5.1 boats may be smaller with steps and more difficult with lots of luggage). Once you arrive at the San Zaccaria stop, follow this San Zaccaria step by step guide to B&B Corte Campana

Long & Scenic - Line 1: (Hours 05:01 - 23:55) 44 min
From dock C take line 1 down the Grand Canal in the direction of Rialto direct to San Marco-Vallaresso stop. (Note: Do not take line 1/ or 2/ they end at Rialto and do not continue to San Marco, if you do take it and you are told to get off at Rialto, just get off and wait there for the next line 1 to continue your trip). Once you arrive to Piazza San Marco, follow this San Marco step by step guide to B&B Corte Campana. If you have a lot of luggage, stay on until the next stop San Marco-San Zaccaria then follow the San Zaccaria step by step guide to B&B Corte Campana with no bridges.

Late Night - Line N: (Hours 00:09 - 04:39) 30 min
From dock F take line N down the Grand Canal in the direction of Rialto direct to San Marco Vallaresso stop. Once you arrive to Piazza San Marco, follow this San Marco step by step guide to B&B Corte Campana. If you have a lot of luggage, stay on until the next stop San Marco-San Zaccaria then follow the San Zaccaria step by step guide to B&B Corte Campana with no bridges.

  • ACTV Combo Ticket (AEROBUS & Vaporetto )
    • AEROBUS with 90 min Vaporetto Ticket / 18.00 €
  • ATVO Airport Bus Shuttle / 10.00 €
  • ACTV vaporetto - 75 min Ticket / 9.50 €
    ACTV Vaporetto - 1 Day Ticket / 25 €
    ACTV Vaporetto - 2 Day Ticket / 35 €
    ACTV Vaporetto - 3 Day Ticket / 45 €
    ACTV Vaporetto - 7 Day Ticket / 65 €

Alilaguna boat service:

Alilaguna slowly takes you direct to San Marco with no need to transfer, best if you have difficulty with heavy luggage, mobility, or are very tired.

Exiting baggage claim turn left and buy your transportation tickets at the public transport ticket counter. Follow signs to water transport and moving walkway to the airport's boat dock (follow the signs and arrows for vaporetto water bus public transportation to Venezia) take the Alilaguna boat Blue Line Linea Blu (1 hour 28 min), to either the San Marco-San Zaccaria stop or continue to the San Marco-Giardinetti stop. If you arrive at San Marco-San Zaccaria follow this San Zaccaria step by step guide to B&B Corte Campana. If you arrive at San Marco-Giardinetti follow this San Marco step by step guide to B&B Corte Campana

  • Alilaguna One Way - 15.00 €
    Alilaguna Round Trip - 27.00 €

Private water taxi:

Fastest way to get to Venice, good for a group to share the high cost. Not recommended for people with limited mobility.

Exiting baggage claim turn left look for signs for Speed Boat to Venice to purchase ticket voucher. Follow signs to water transport and moving walkway to the airport's boat docks. Communicate with the agent or driver to take you to "Querini Stampalia" (25 min). Email us for directions from the Querini Stampalia drop off point to our door.

  • Private Water Taxi Fare / per ride 120.00 € day hours
    Private Water Taxi Fare / per ride 130.00 € night hours
  • Shared Taxi Fare / per person 25.00 € - 32.00 €

From Treviso Canova Airport to Piazza San Marco

Bus & Vaporetto:

For arrivals from Treviso Airport: Take the ATVO bus from Treviso Airport to Piazzale Roma.

From Piazzale Roma find the ACTV waterbus vaporetto docks just left of the modern bridge, take line 2, 1, or 5.1 to the San Marco stop.

Quick & Scenic - Line 2: (Hours 08:06 - 19:42) 38 min (April - mid Sept)
From dock F take line 2 down the Grand Canal in the direction of Rialto direct to San Marco Giardinetti stop (Note: Do not take line 2/ it ends at Rialto and does not continue to San Marco, if this happens and you are told to get off at Rialto, just get off and wait there for the next line 2 to continue your trip). Once you arrive to Piazza San Marco, follow this San Marco step by step guide to B&B Corte Campana. If you have a lot of luggage or are tired, stay on until the next stop San Marco-San Zaccaria then follow the San Zaccaria step by step guide to B&B Corte Campana with no bridges.

Line 2/: Attention: Through the Grand Canal ONLY UNTIL Rialto, and not San Marco!

Quick - Line 5.1: (Hours 05:15 - 00:18) 22 min
From dock E take line 5.1 around the outside of Venice direct to San Marco-San Zaccaria stop. (Note: the 5.1 boats may be smaller with steps and more difficult with lots of luggage). Once you arrive at the San Zaccaria stop, follow this San Zaccaria step by step guide to B&B Corte Campana

Long & Scenic - Line 1: (Hours 05:01 - 23:41) 44 min, 49 min
From dock D take line 1 down the Grand Canal in the direction of Rialto direct to San Marco-Vallaresso stop. (Note: Do not take line 1/ or 2/ they end at Rialto and do not continue to San Marco, if you do take it and you are told to get off at Rialto, just get off and wait there for the next line 1 to continue your trip). Once you arrive to Piazza San Marco, follow this San Marco step by step guide to B&B Corte Campana. If you have a lot of luggage or are tired, stay on until the next stop San Marco-San Zaccaria then follow the San Zaccaria step by step guide to B&B Corte Campana with no bridges.

Late Night - Line N: (Hours 00:09 - 04:39) 30 min, 39min
From dock F take line N down the Grand Canal in the direction of Rialto direct to San Marco Vallaresso stop. Once you arrive to Piazza San Marco, follow this San Marco step by step guide to B&B Corte Campana. If you have a lot of luggage or are tired, stay on until the next stop San Marco-San Zaccaria then follow the San Zaccaria step by step guide to B&B Corte Campana with no bridges.

  • ATVO Ticket / 12.00 € One way
    ATVO Ticket / 22.00 € Roundtrip
  • ACTV vaporetto - 75 min Ticket / 9.50 €
    ACTV Vaporetto - 1 Day Ticket / 25 €
    ACTV Vaporetto - 2 Day Ticket / 35 €
    ACTV Vaporetto - 3 Day Ticket / 45 €
    ACTV Vaporetto - 7 Day Ticket / 65 €