Venice Airport Waterbus Transfer

From€18
30 minutes – 120 minutes
Venice, Italy

About this activity

Enjoy a scenic and efficient waterbus ride from Venice's Marco Polo Airport to the heart of the city, offering comfortable seating and direct access to central Venice locations.

Highlights

  • Scenic ride through the Venetian Lagoon
  • Direct access to central Venice
  • Comfortable seating with panoramic views
  • Efficient and timely service
  • Ideal for travelers seeking convenience

Full description

Arriving in Venice? Skip the hassle of land transfers and embark on a scenic waterbus journey from Marco Polo Airport directly to the heart of the city. This one-way ticket offers comfortable seating with panoramic views of the Venetian Lagoon, allowing you to soak in the beauty of Venice as you approach its iconic canals. With direct service to central Venice locations, you'll be ready to explore the city's rich history and vibrant culture without delay. Ideal for travelers seeking convenience and a unique introduction to Venice's waterways, this waterbus transfer ensures a smooth and memorable start to your Venetian adventure.

Included / Excluded

  • One-way waterbus ticket from Marco Polo Airport to Venice city center
  • Comfortable seating with panoramic views of the Venetian Lagoon
  • Direct service to central Venice locations
  • Hotel transfers or accommodations

Important information

Know before you book

  • Confirm the waterbus schedule aligns with your flight arrival time
  • Check the latest travel advisories for Venice
  • Review the cancellation policy before booking

Know before you go

  • Keep your ticket accessible for boarding
  • Be aware of the waterbus schedule to plan accordingly
  • Ensure you have all necessary travel documents ready

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Stroller Accessible
  • Service Animals Allowed
  • Easy Public Transport
  • Infants Required On Laps

Good to know

  • On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it

Traveler reviews

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Alilaguna Customer Service,

Dear Alilaguna Customer Service, ​I am writing to express my strong disappointment regarding the travel times and the efficiency of the connection service between Marco Polo Airport and the Lido of Venice. ​It is unacceptable that, compared to a flight from Rome Fiumicino to Venice which takes only 55 minutes, the boat trip from the airport to the Lido requires almost an hour. Such a disproportionate margin of time completely negates the speed of air travel, causing significant inconvenience and unjustified loss of time for passengers and residents. ​I believe that the management of times, frequencies, and connections is completely inadequate compared to the standards of an international airport connection. ​I request that this report be taken into consideration for a revision of the schedules and for an effective improvement in the speed and quality of the service offered.

Voyager24050Aug 12, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Disneyesque way to arrive into Venice

Upon arrival at the airport file signs to the water taxi. They leave every 30 minutes for Venice. It's well organized and incredibly inexpensive way to get into the city. We booked a hotel in front of one of the stops to facilitate baggage handling. Great shuttle service.

GMW1968Aug 10, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Water taxi

When getting to the water taxi from baggage clam the water taxi signs are blue but they don't tell you which way to go also there is a bit of a wait for the water taxi but not to long 20mins

Matt_YAug 8, 2026VIATOR

Maintenance!

We were a group that needed to get to the airport from St. Mark's Square, so we decided to take the water bus because it was very hot and we were tired of walking. The service itself would be convenient, but the dated, noisy, and slow boats make the trip arduous and tiring. The cost of €18 per person, children included, seems a bit high compared to what is offered. Then during the numerous stops, the air inside was stifling ...

lidiadpJul 30, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Great service

Easy to find water bus departure from airport. where just follow signs. Exchanged voucher for ticket at ticket office where you board.

Karina_BJul 8, 2026VIATOR

Additional information

On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it