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Taxi to MestreorAerobus line 5 and People Mover to the Marittima?

The short answer

These do not go to the same place, so price is not the comparison. The Taxi to Mestre goes to Mestre centre; the Aerobus line 5 and People Mover to the Marittima goes to Marittima cruise terminal. Neither reaches the historic city.

The Taxi to Mestre is quicker: 20 min against 22 min.

Taxi to Mestre: Runs all night. Aerobus line 5 and People Mover to the Marittima: 07:10–22:50.

Priced against each other

Whole-party totals · adult fares
What each costs for the whole party, in EUR. The cheaper of the two is marked on every row.
TravelersTaxi to MestreAerobus line 5 and People Mover to the MarittimaDifference
1€35€11.50€23.50
2€35€23€12
3€35€34.50€0.50
4€35€46€11
5€70€57.50€12.50
6€70€69€1
7€70€80.50€10.50
8€70€92€22

The cheaper option changes at 4 travelers, from the Aerobus line 5 and People Mover to the Marittima to the Taxi to Mestre. The cheaper option changes at 5 travelers, from the Taxi to Mestre to the Aerobus line 5 and People Mover to the Marittima. The cheaper option changes at 7 travelers, from the Aerobus line 5 and People Mover to the Marittima to the Taxi to Mestre. That is the whole reason this comparison is not a single number.

Side by side

Where each one leaves you
taxi · Licensed Venice land taxisTaxi to Mestre
From
The taxi rank outside arrivals
To
Mestre centre
Luggage
Included in the fare, with no supplement.
Runs
All night
Journey
20 min

Ask for the fixed EUR 35.00 fare before you set off. It is regulated, but it is not what you get by default — the meter is.

This is the mainland, not the islands. The historic city is only reached by water.

Taxi to Mestre: price for every party size

5People Mover · ACTV / AVMAerobus line 5 and People Mover to the Marittima
From
The bus stands outside arrivals
To
Marittima cruise terminal, changing at Piazzale Roma
Luggage
Three pieces on the Aerobus, none over 150 cm in total dimensions; the People Mover is a station-to-station shuttle with step-free access.
Runs
07:10–22:50
Journey
22 min

Two separate tickets: the Aerobus ticket does not cover the People Mover.

Ride times leave out the walk and the wait at Piazzale Roma.

Aerobus line 5 and People Mover to the Marittima: price for every party size

See the People Mover ticket

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