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Water Bus Transfers: Marco Polo Airport to/from Venice City

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Enjoy a hassle-free water bus transfer from Marco Polo Airport and Venice city and reach your destination with assured comfort in less than 2 hours.

Highlights

  • Dive into your Venice adventure straight from the Marco Polo Airport in just 80 to 110 mins with this direct water bus transfer.

  • Missed a transfer? Water buses arrive every 30 to 60 mins. Also, you can use this ticket at any time after purchase; it has no expiration date!

  • Visit the city's most scenic spots through any of the 3 available routes.

  • Choose from one-way or round-trip transfers, which come with an extended validity of 30 days.

  • Doesn't matter which route you pick as all 3 are well-connected to Venice's iconic railway stations and cruise terminals.

Inclusions

  • One-way/round-trip water bus transfer to/from Marco Polo Airport and Venice city

  • Access to 3 routes

  • Click here for detailed route maps

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Guests from United States, United Kingdom, France and over 43 countries have loved this experience
Robert T Sheardy Jr

Robert

4/5

Nov, 2024

Very helpful agents at both the Alilaguna offices -at the acquaport at VCE and in Venice – in helping me exchange my vouchers for actual tickets. Thank you.
María Belen Montes Arias

María

3/5

Nov, 2024

When we arrived in Venice we bought the tickets on the plane to take the boat there and back. When we went to exchange them at the ticket counter, something that made us lose a lot of time, we were told that the tickets were not ready and we were even scolded for having bought the tickets online and not at the ticket counter.
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Hans-Peter Kunze

Hans-peter

3/5

Nov, 2024

It took too much time in total; first the waiting time before the boat arrived, then the transfer due to the several stops. In total it has cost us 90 minites of our precious time. As a conseqeunce we didn't use the ticket for the return but booked a taxi taking us from the Isola delle Rose to the Airport in 30 minutes
Paul Verhaegen

Paul

4/5

Nov, 2024

Ticket experience was great. We just arrived on time to adjourn the boat... We did not know it was such a long walk from tghe baggage arrival. .. but again everything worked out fine.
Sharon Daley

Sharon

4/5

Nov, 2024

It was fun to arrive at Venice via boat bus. We had to wait for about 20 minutes at the dock to board. Wish I could of seen more out the widows of the boat. But there was a drop off near my hotel. So it worked out well.

Your ultimate water bus adventure

Immerse yourself in the essence of Venice, starting your journey the moment you land at Marco Polo Airport with a direct water bus transfer. Reach your destination in less than 2 hours. If you miss your transfer, you can board the next one as they arrive every 30 to 60 mins. Choose from 3 lines to discover the city's most scenic spots. Whether it's the iconic landmarks of St. Mark's Square or the charming canals of the Rialto area, each route promises a unique ride.

Optional upgrades

Opt for a one-way trip or round-trip transfer, with round-trip tickets valid for 30 days, allowing you to make the most of your time in Venice.

Schedule

Blue Line (Marco Polo Airport to Santa Lucia Railway Station)

From Marco Polo Airport

  • First water bus: 5:20am

  • Last water bus: 12:20am

  • Frequency: every 30-60 mins

Santa Lucia Railway Station

  • First water bus: 8:20am

  • Last water bus: 9:20pm

  • Frequency: every 30-60 mins

Orange Line (Marco Polo Airport to Santa Maria del Giglio)

From Marco Polo Airport

  • First water bus: 8:35am

  • Last water bus: 11:05pm

  • Frequency: every 30-60 mins

From Santa Maria del Giglio

  • First water bus: 6:15am

  • Last water bus: 7:15pm

  • Frequency: every 30-60 mins

Red Line (Marco Polo Airport to Cruise Terminal)

From Marco Polo Airport

  • First water bus: 8:50am

  • Last water bus: 5:30pm

  • Frequency: every 60 mins

From Cruise Terminal

  • First water bus:8:25am

  • Last water bus: 12:25pm

  • Frequency: every 60 mins

Please click here for a detailed timetable and route maps.

Additional information

  • This ticket does not have an expiry date and can be used on any date after purchase (extended validity).

  • The round-trip tickets must be stored correctly and used within 30 days from the date of validation of the outward journey.

How to use your tickets

  • You will receive your mobile voucher via email shortly. Print the voucher which was sent in the email, you can have in change regular tickets, avoiding any queues.

  • You are required to exchange your mobile booking voucher with a physical ticket at the below-mentioned Ticket Offices in Venice.

Ticket offices

  • Marco Polo Airport: Dockyard (follow the signs for water transport from inside the terminal and redeem your ticket directly at the dockyard)

  • San Marco: ACTV Dock

  • San Marco Area: Giardinetti Reali

  • Tronchetto InterParking

  • Office near the Santa Lucia railway station. On the left side of the railway station is a red colour building behind some trees.

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