Transfers in Venice
Venice is different from other cities. Piazzale Roma is the last point you can reach by road, and from there you continue by vaporetto, water taxi or on foot. Most visitors arrive at Venice Marco Polo Airport or Treviso Airport.
Venice Airport to Venice prices
- Taxi to Piazzale Roma: about €40 fixed fare
- Taxi to Mestre centre: about €35; to the cruise terminal: about €45
- Airport bus to Piazzale Roma: about €12 one way, around 20 minutes
- Private car to Piazzale Roma: from about €40
- Treviso Airport to Venice by private car: from about €90
Water transfers in Venice
The Alilaguna water bus links the airport dock with Venice, Murano, Burano and Lido. Private water taxis set their own prices, so ask for a quote first.
Venice Access Fee 2026
On 60 days between 3 April and 26 July 2026, day-trippers aged 14 and over pay an access fee from 8:30 to 16:00. It costs €5 if booked four or more days ahead, or €10 later. Overnight guests, including in Mestre, are exempt. For the mountains, transfers also run to Cortina d’Ampezzo.
Fines for entering without the access-fee QR code were €25–150. The airport bus costs about €20 return, and under-6s travel free. Some private companies add about 20% at night and on holidays.