Water Bus Transfers: Marco Polo Airport to/from Venice City

• Effortless airport transfers – travel between Marco Polo Airport and Venice city with a smooth, shared water taxi ride.

• Skip the crowds – avoid packed buses and long taxi queues while soaking in Venice’s stunning canal views.

• Flexible options – choose a one-way or round-trip transfer, with drop-offs at select hotels (if accessible) or nearby stops.

• Reliable service – departures every 30–60 minutes on three convenient routes, so you’re never waiting too long.

• Stress-free travel – one-way tickets have extended validity, while round-trip tickets remain valid for 30 days after first use."

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What to bring

• Your printed or mobile voucher for easy redemption.

• Comfortable clothing and gear for the weather.

• Luggage within the allowed limit (1 piece + 1 carry-on per person).

What's not allowed

• Extra luggage beyond the allowance (additional fees apply).

• Unaccompanied minors without prior arrangement.

• Pets without a suitable carrier.

Accessibility

• Not wheelchair accessible.

• Pickup and drop-off only at designated stops or select hotels along the Grand Canal.

Schedule

Blue Line (Marco Polo Airport to Santa Lucia Railway Station)

From Marco Polo Airport

• First water bus: 5:20am

• Last water bus: 12:20am

• Frequency: every 30-60 mins

Santa Lucia Railway Station

• First water bus: 8:20am

• Last water bus: 9:20pm

• Frequency: every 30-60 mins

Orange Line (Marco Polo Airport to Santa Maria del Giglio)

From Marco Polo Airport

• First water bus: 8:35am

• Last water bus: 11:05pm

• Frequency: every 30-60 mins

From Santa Maria del Giglio

• First water bus: 6:15am

• Last water bus: 7:15pm

• Frequency: every 30-60 mins

Red Line (Marco Polo Airport to Cruise Terminal)

From Marco Polo Airport

• First water bus: 8:50am

• Last water bus: 5:30pm

• Frequency: every 60 mins

From Cruise Terminal

• First water bus:8:25am

• Last water bus: 12:25pm

• Frequency: every 60 mins

Please click here for a detailed timetable and route maps.

Additional Information

• This ticket does not have an expiry date and can be used on any date after purchase (extended validity).

• The round-trip tickets must be stored correctly and used within 30 days from the date of validation of the outward journey.

• Maximum waiting time at the airport is 40 minutes.

• In case of fog or bad weather, service may switch to a car transfer to Piazzale Roma.

• Service staff is available at Desk 71 (Marco Polo Airport, first floor).

• Passengers will travel together in the same water taxi.

How to use your tickets

• You will receive your mobile voucher via email shortly. Print the voucher which was sent in the email, you can have in change regular tickets, avoiding any queues.

• You are required to exchange your mobile booking voucher with a physical ticket at the below-mentioned Ticket Offices in Venice.

Ticket offices

• Marco Polo Airport: Dockyard (follow the signs for water transport from inside the terminal and redeem your ticket directly at the dockyard)

• San Marco: ACTV Dock

• San Marco Area: Giardinetti Reali

• Tronchetto InterParking

• Office near the Santa Lucia railway station. On the left side of the railway station is a red colour building behind some trees.