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Alilaguna Blue Line boatorATVO coach to Mestre?

The short answer

These do not go to the same place, so price is not the comparison. The Alilaguna Blue Line boat reaches the historic city — San Marco and the islands within it; the ATVO coach to Mestre does not. Mestre is the mainland half of Venice, not the historic city — this coach does not cross to the islands.

The ATVO coach to Mestre is quicker: 20 min against 1 h 25. The Alilaguna Blue Line boat varies between 76 and 85 minutes.

Alilaguna Blue Line boat: 05:20–00:20. ATVO coach to Mestre: 06:10–01:10.

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.
TravelersAlilaguna Blue Line boatATVO coach to MestreDifference
1€18€10€8
2€36€20€16
3€54€30€24
4€72€40€32
5€90€50€40
6€108€60€48
7€126€70€56
8€144€80€64

Side by side

Where each one leaves you
Linea Blu · AlilagunaAlilaguna Blue Line boat
From
The waterfront dock, a covered walk from the terminal
To
San Marco Giardinetti, in the historic city
Luggage
One hold bag and one hand bag included; EUR 4.00 for each additional bag.
Runs
05:20–00:20
Journey
76–85 min

This is the only option here that reaches the middle of Venice without a second ticket. Everything on wheels stops at Piazzale Roma.

It is slow — 85 minutes — because it is a boat making stops, not a transfer. Budget the time even though it costs less door to door than the bus.

If your hotel is near Piazzale Roma or the station, take the bus instead: you would be paying for water you do not need.

The dock is a walk from the terminal along a covered walkway. Allow for it with heavy luggage.

Alilaguna Blue Line boat: price for every party size

Check Alilaguna fares
ATVO · ATVOATVO coach to Mestre
From
Outside the terminal
To
Mestre FS, the railway station
Luggage
One bag included in the fare, per ATVO's price list.
Runs
06:10–01:10
Journey
20 min

ATVO's own documents disagree on the fare: EUR 10.00 on the route timetable, EUR 12.00 on the general airport price list. Ask before you board.

This is a separate timetabled run from ATVO's Venice coach, not the same bus continuing on — check you are at the right stop for Mestre.

ATVO coach to Mestre: price for every party size

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