Venice Marco Polo airporttoVenice by bus

To the historic city · One way · All prices are totals for 1 adult · All service hours

2 buses from Marco Polo

Not everything runs all night.Not all night: the Alilaguna Blue Line boat runs 05:20–00:20, the ACTV bus 5 runs 04:08–01:10.

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The cheapest way in. Nothing listed is quicker.

ACTV bus 5, then vaporetto to San Marco

51 · ACTV / AVM

59–79 min rideEvery 15 min04:08–01:10

The bus stands outside arrivalsSan Marco Vallaresso

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€18total for 1 adult€18 eachBuy ticketOn ACTV / AVM

Pickup, hours & luggage

Boards at. The bus stands outside arrivals

EUR 18.00 covers both legs on one validation, 90 minutes from first use — EUR 1.50 less than the EUR 10.00 bus and the EUR 9.50 vaporetto bought separately.

Luggage. Three pieces per person, none over 150 cm in total dimensions, on both legs — a whole extra fare per three bags beyond that.

Hours. Bus 5 leaves arrivals 04:08 to 01:10, every day. After midnight the boat from Piazzale Roma is the night line N, every 20 to 30 minutes, to San Marco Vallaresso or San Zaccaria.

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Shuttle

Alilaguna Blue Line boat

Linea Blu · Alilaguna

76–85 min rideEvery 60 min05:20–00:20

The waterfront dockSan Marco Giardinetti

Luggage space

€18total for 1 adult€18 eachBuy ticket5 places to buy

Pickup, hours & luggage

Boards at. The waterfront dock, a covered walk from the terminal

EUR 18.00 one way, EUR 32.00 return. One hold bag and one hand bag are included; further bags are EUR 4.00 each.

Luggage. One hold bag and one hand bag included; EUR 4.00 for each additional bag.

Hours. Runs later than the road services matter for: the last boat is 00:20 while the last bus is 01:10, but the bus then stops entirely until 04:08. Later departures run a little quicker, 76 minutes against 85.

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Ride times exclude walking and waiting. Every way from Marco Polo into Venice

How do I get from Venice Marco Polo airport to Venice city center by bus?

For one traveler the cheapest bus is the ACTV bus 5 at €18, 59–79 min, and it is also the fastest. For one traveler that is the cheapest way into Venice by any means. The fastest way overall is the Water taxi, 30 min.

Other ways in

The cheapest of each kind, for one

Venice by taxiWater taxi: €110 for one, 30 min

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Arriving late?

Not everything runs around the clock: the Alilaguna Blue Line boat runs 05:20–00:20, and the ACTV bus 5, then vaporetto to San Marco runs 04:08–01:10. Outside those hours nothing on this board runs to the center, and taxis are not priced on it. and the board keeps only what is running.

Where each bus leaves you

Alilaguna Blue Line boat Linea Blu

From the waterfront dock to San Marco Giardinetti, in the historic city. 76–85 min

ACTV Aerobus, line 5 5

From the bus stands outside arrivals to Venezia Piazzale Roma, at the head of the Grand Canal. 20 min Piazzale Roma is the edge of Venice, not the middle — no wheeled vehicle goes further. St Mark's is another 39 minutes and EUR 9.50 by vaporetto from here. This is the right choice if you are staying near Piazzale Roma, Santa Lucia station or on the mainland at Mestre.

ACTV bus 5, then vaporetto to San Marco 51

From the bus stands outside arrivals to San Marco Vallaresso, by vaporetto from Piazzale Roma. 59–79 min

ACTV bus 15 to Mestre 15

From the bus stands outside arrivals to Mestre FS, the mainland station. 25 min Mestre is the mainland half of Venice, not the historic city — this bus does not cross to the islands. Change here for a mainline train or stay on the mainland.

ATVO coach to Mestre ATVO

From outside the terminal to Mestre FS, the railway station. 20 min Mestre is the mainland half of Venice, not the historic city — this coach does not cross to the islands.

ATVO coach to Piazzale Roma ATVO

From Stop C outside the terminal to Venezia Piazzale Roma, at the head of the Grand Canal. 20 min Piazzale Roma is the edge of Venice — no wheeled vehicle reaches the islands. St Mark's is a further 39 minutes and EUR 9.50 by vaporetto.

Aerobus line 5 and People Mover to the Marittima 5People Mover

From the bus stands outside arrivals to Marittima cruise terminal, changing at Piazzale Roma. 22 min This goes to the cruise terminal, not into the city: the People Mover stops at the Marittima and goes no further than Tronchetto.

Before you travel

How much is the bus from Venice Marco Polo airport to Venice city center?

ACTV bus 5: €18 for one traveler, €36 for two. Alilaguna Blue Line boat: €18 for one traveler, €36 for two.

How long does the bus take from Venice Marco Polo airport to Venice?

ACTV bus 5: 59–79 min, to San Marco Vallaresso. Alilaguna Blue Line boat: 76–85 min, to San Marco Giardinetti.

What time does the bus run from Venice Marco Polo airport?

Alilaguna Blue Line boat: 05:20–00:20. ACTV Aerobus: 04:08–01:10. ACTV bus 5: 04:08–01:10. ACTV bus 15 to Mestre: 05:45–20:15. ATVO coach to Mestre: 06:10–01:10. ATVO coach to Piazzale Roma: 06:00–01:10. Aerobus line 5 and People Mover to the Marittima: 07:10–22:50.

Is the bus cheaper than a taxi from Venice Marco Polo airport?

For one traveler, yes: €18 against €110 for the Water taxi. The taxi fare is per vehicle, so it gains on the bus with every extra traveler.