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Alilaguna Blue Line boatorTaxi to Piazzale Roma?

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 Piazzale Roma does not. Like every wheeled option it stops at Piazzale Roma, the edge of the city. St Mark's is a further 39 minutes and EUR 9.50 by vaporetto, and no taxi of any kind can drive into the historic city.

The Taxi to Piazzale Roma 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 Piazzale Roma: 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 Piazzale RomaDifference
1€18€40€22
2€36€40€4
3€54€40€14
4€72€40€32
5€90€80€10
6€108€80€28
7€126€80€46
8€144€80€64

The cheaper option changes at 3 travelers, from the Alilaguna Blue Line boat to the Taxi to Piazzale Roma. 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 Piazzale Roma
From
The taxi rank outside arrivals
To
Venezia Piazzale Roma
Luggage
Included in the fare, with no supplement.
Runs
All night
Journey
20 min

Ask for the fixed EUR 40.00 fare before you set off. It is regulated and it includes luggage, but it is not what you get by default — the meter is.

Like every road option it stops at Piazzale Roma. St Mark's is another 39 minutes and EUR 9.50 by vaporetto.

The seat limit is not stated. The Comune sets four seats as a minimum and names no maximum, so a larger vehicle may exist, but no fare for one is published.

For two people going to Piazzale Roma it costs about the same as two Aerobus tickets plus the wait, so it is worth considering with heavy luggage.

Taxi to Piazzale Roma: price for every party size

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