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Alilaguna Blue Line boatorTaxi to the Marittima cruise terminal?

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 Taxi to the Marittima cruise terminal does not. This goes to the cruise terminal at the edge of Venice, not into the historic city.

The Taxi to the Marittima cruise terminal 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. Taxi to the Marittima cruise terminal: Runs all night.

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 boatTaxi to the Marittima cruise terminalDifference
1€18€45€27
2€36€45€9
3€54€45€9
4€72€45€27
5€90€90same
6€108€90€18
7€126€90€36
8€144€90€54

The cheaper option changes at 3 travelers, from the Alilaguna Blue Line boat to the Taxi to the Marittima cruise terminal. That is the whole reason this comparison is not a single number.

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
taxi · Licensed Venice land taxisTaxi to the Marittima cruise terminal
From
The taxi rank outside arrivals
To
Stazione Marittima, the cruise terminal
Luggage
Included in the fare, with no supplement.
Runs
All night
Journey
20 min

Ask for the fixed EUR 45.00 fare before you set off. It is regulated and it includes luggage, but it is not what you get by default; the meter is.

Taxi to the Marittima cruise terminal: price for every party size

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