Venice airport transport pricing varies widely. The costs below reflect a city accessible only by water, with options ranging from budget to premium.
ATVO express bus to Piazzale Roma: EUR 12
A low-fare way to reach Venice's road terminus. ATVO's single fare is EUR 12 (EUR 20 return) and the journey takes about 20 minutes; luggage is included. Buses run roughly every 30 minutes from early morning until after midnight. The ACTV Aerobus covers a similar route on a EUR 10 ticket (valid 75 minutes; the ordinary EUR 9.50 city ticket does not cover journeys to or from the airport). From Piazzale Roma you walk or take the vaporetto water bus (EUR 9.50 for 75 minutes). Practical for light travellers who know the city.
Alilaguna water bus: EUR 18 per person to Venice, EUR 10 to Murano
Public boat service directly from the airport dock into Venice, on Alilaguna's own fare table: Airport to Venice EUR 18 one way (EUR 32 round trip), Airport to Murano EUR 10 one way (EUR 18 round trip). Each ticket includes one heavy bag and one hand bag; extra bags cost EUR 4. Children under 6 travel free. Three lines:
- Blu (blue): Airport, Murano, Fondamente Nove, Ospedale, Bacini, Lido, Arsenale, San Zaccaria, San Marco (Giardinetti), Zattere, Giudecca, Tronchetto, Ferrovia (Santa Lucia).
- Arancio (orange): Airport, Madonna dell'Orto, Guglie, San Stae, Rialto, Sant'Angelo, Ca' Rezzonico, Santa Maria del Giglio.
- Rossa (red): a seasonal line (April to November): Airport, Murano, Fondamente Nove, Ospedale, Bacini, Lido, San Zaccaria, San Marco (Giardinetti).
Check Alilaguna's timetable for departure times on your date. Alilaguna ticket offices at the airport are in the arrivals hall (07:30-23:00) and at the Darsena water-side dock (06:00-00:20).
Private water taxi: priced per boat
A private water taxi (motoscafo) charges per boat rather than per person, so it works out far more reasonably per head for a small group than for a solo traveller. The boat goes to the closest accessible dock to your hotel. Ask for the price before boarding, or take it from your booking, and check any supplements (for example for night travel or extra luggage) at the same time.
Land taxi to Piazzale Roma or Mestre
A regular road taxi can take you to Piazzale Roma, where the road ends, or to Mestre on the mainland. Confirm the fare with the driver before you set off. From Piazzale Roma you still need a vaporetto or a walk, so this is mainly useful for groups with heavy luggage who want to manage the two legs separately.
Vaporetto (once in Venice): EUR 9.50
The ACTV vaporetto (public water bus) costs EUR 9.50 for a 75-minute ticket. If you are making several journeys, ACTV also sells day passes: 1 day EUR 25, 2 days EUR 35, 3 days EUR 45 (Venezia Daily Pass and multi-day tickets). Airport buses need a supplement on top of day passes (EUR 7 one way).
Costs to specific destinations
| Destination | Alilaguna | Water taxi (per boat) |
|---|---|---|
| San Marco, Venice stops | EUR 18 (Airport to Venice fare) | ask the price before boarding |
| Murano | EUR 10 | ask the price before boarding |
| Piazzale Roma | ATVO bus EUR 12 | ask the price before boarding |
| Mestre (mainland) | ATVO or ACTV Aerobus (EUR 10) | land taxi, confirm fare |
Fixed-price private transfer
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Other destinations
The real calculation
For a solo traveller, the Alilaguna (EUR 18 to Venice) usually costs much less than a private water taxi, which is priced per boat.
For a couple: two Alilaguna fares come to EUR 36 one way; compare that with the per-boat price you are quoted.
For a larger group sharing one boat, the per-head cost drops, so divide the quoted per-boat price by your party size and compare with EUR 18 per person on the Alilaguna.
Hidden cost: luggage in Venice
Carrying large suitcases around Venice is physically demanding: bridges, cobblestones, steps. If you take the bus to Piazzale Roma or the Alilaguna to a busy stop, you still have a walking stretch to your hotel. A water taxi that deposits you at the closest dock to your hotel saves that effort, so factor it into the cost if you travel heavy.
Sources (checked 2026-10-17)
- ATVO airport-Piazzale Roma fare EUR 12 single, EUR 20 return, 20 minutes, departures to 00.40 from Piazzale Roma and 01.10 from the airport (timetable valid from 1 February 2026): https://www.atvo.it/assets/bus_routes/035_01.02.26-.pdf
- ACTV 75-minute ticket EUR 9.50 (excludes the airport), Aerobus ticket EUR 10, day passes: https://actv.avmspa.it/en/content/venice-urban-services-0
- Alilaguna fares (Airport-Venice EUR 18, Airport-Murano EUR 10, round trips, extra bag EUR 4, children under 6 free): https://www.alilaguna.it/biglietti/tariffe
- Alilaguna Blue line stops: https://www.alilaguna.it/linee/linea-blu
- Alilaguna Orange line stops: https://www.alilaguna.it/linee/linea-arancio
- Alilaguna Red line stops, seasonal April to November: https://www.alilaguna.it/linee/linea-rossa
- Alilaguna airport ticket offices and hours: https://www.alilaguna.it/en/biglietti/biglietterie