Train station Venice to Marco Polo airport: direct bus or taxi, which one to choose?

From Venice Santa Lucia station, there are two ways to reach the airport. Firstly, walk to Piazzale Roma, which takes about 5 minutes. Piazzale Roma is the only point in the city’s historic centre accessible by car, bus and taxi.

From there, you can take a direct public shuttle to Venice Airport, which runs frequently. Alternatively, you can book a private transfer with a chauffeur service, available on request. Both options allow you to reach Marco Polo Airport comfortably in about 20 minutes.

To get to Piazzale Roma, exit Venice Santa Lucia station and you will find yourself facing the Grand Canal. Turn right and walk until you reach and cross the Ponte della Costituzione. Once you have crossed the bridge, you will be in Piazzale Roma.

In short, you can also use the transfer services from Venice Italy Airport to Venice for the return journey.

Ponte Costituzione Venezia

From Santa Lucia Station to Piazzale Roma. The route is short and well signposted. The distance between the station and Piazzale Roma is about 400 metres, and you can cover it in just a few minutes. The route is straightforward and easy to follow, even with luggage.

How to get from Venice railway station to Marco Polo Airport

On this page, you’ll find the two transfer options that take you from Venice railway station to Marco Polo Airport: the ATVO bus service and the private chauffeur-driven transfer.

The direct bus to Venice Airport is an economical option with fixed timetables and frequent services. The private chauffeur-driven transfer, on the other hand, offers a bespoke service available by booking, with greater comfort and flexibility. The choice depends on your time constraints, budget and desired level of comfort.

As mentioned, both depart from Piazzale Roma.

Whether you choose the public bus or a private chauffeur service, we recommend booking online in advance. Booking in advance ensures the service is available and saves you from waiting. There are no additional costs; it’s quick and easy.

Direct Bus
Express ATVO

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Transfer by express shuttle bus.

Private chauffeur-driven transfer

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Private transfer with chauffeur-driven car hire.

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From Venice Santa Lucia train station to the airport by bus

The ATVO express bus is the only direct shuttle to Marco Polo Airport. This is the quickest and most comfortable public transport option: in just 20 minutes, with no stops along the way, you’ll reach the terminal in a modern coach equipped with free, unlimited Wi-Fi on board.

To save time and avoid additional costs, you can purchase your ticket online. Not sure where to print your tickets? No problem! You can simply board with the e-ticket you’ll receive by email!

The coaches are all new-generation, comfortable vehicles, equipped with air conditioning and free, unlimited Wi-Fi on board. The price of a single journey is €10.

Price for a single journey: € 10 per person.

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The chauffeur-driven transfer service also departs from Piazzale Roma and offers a direct connection to Marco Polo Airport, which you’ll reach in under twenty minutes.

As this is a private transfer, the cost is slightly higher than that of the public transport service, but if you’re travelling in a small group, the difference will be much less significant.

You’ll also be able to choose your departure time and enjoy the comfort of a personalised, high-quality service.

When booking, you can specify the departure time for your transfer, and once the booking is complete, you’ll receive the contact details of the driver who will take you to the airport.

Price: from €75 per service.

The price may vary depending on the number of people.
The maximum number of passengers is 7.

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