Venice Marco Polo Airport Link Arrival Transfer
Overview
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1 hour
Mobile ticket
For a more personalized experience, consider booking a shared boat ride on the Venice Airport Link from Marco Polo Airport to Venice.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Venice Marco Polo Airport is approximately one (1) hour from Venice.
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may attract an additional fee, payable direct on spot.
Please note, in case of fog or bad weather conditions the boat service will be diverted via Piazzale Roma by vehicle.
Infants aged 3 years and under travel free of charge. They must be seated in the lap of an adult. No child seats or baby capsules are provided.
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
If you're planning a day trip to Venice and staying outside the city, please note that an access fee will be required on certain dates. For more information, including details about exemptions and the specific dates when the fee applies
What To Expect
The boat stops include: • Piazzale Roma • Carlton • Sabbioni • S.S. Apostoli • Rialto • San Silvestro • Ca' Rezzonico • San Vio, Trinita • Accademia • S.Marco, S.Zaccaria • S.Maria Elisabetta • Sant'Angelo and Hotel Dei Dogi (for guests staying in this hotel, Residenza Cannaregio or Hotel Ai Mori d'Oriente). The boat will alter its route (where possible) to drop you at the most convenient stop available to your Venice Hotel. This service is available for minimum 2 travelers. It must be pre-booked at least 24 hours prior to arrival and cannot be arranged when you arrive so get in early and book online today. When making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details and your Venice hotel details. As soon as your transfer is confirmed, you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver. It's easy. Passengers are advised that this is a shared transfer and you may be required to wait up to 30 minutes before transferring to your water taxi and onto Venice stops.
Boat stops: • Piazzale Roma • Carlton • Sabbioni • S.S. Apostoli • Rialto • San Vio, Trinita • S.Marco, S.Zaccaria • S.Maria Elisabetta • Sant'Angelo and Hotel Dei Dogi (for guests staying in this hotel, Residenza Cannaregio or Hotel Ai Mori d'Oriente)
Options
Airport to Venice (Day)
Shared boat transfer from Marco Polo Airport to Venice hotels. Flights arriving between 8:00am-9:00pm Pickup included
Airport to Venice (Night)
Shared boat transfer from Marco Polo Airport to Venice hotels. Flights arriving between 9:01pm - 10:00pm Pickup included
What‘s Included
One-way shared transfer
Gratuities
Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
Surcharges may apply for flights delayed more than 1 hour (without notice)
Pickup points
Marco Polo Airport
Venice Italy
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
4,230 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The trip was fine and it...
Bob D,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The trip was fine and it was easy to get to the boat. I didn't understand the difference between this shared-ride boat and a private charter. There is a list of stops that they can go to, and, even if there's one closer to your place, you'll get dropped off where at one of the listed stops. For is this meant about 7 minutes extra walking, but that's nothing in Europe and especially nothing in Venice, where everything is a walk. Anyway, they kept their end of the bargain and got us there.
Water taxi from Marco Polo Airport to hotel on Venice Island
Readmyname,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00All good apart from walking all the way to the water taxi area and then finding I needed to go back to the water taxi desk to be "registered" and then go back to the boats. The boatman was amazing packing many cases into his boat in the "reverse" order so that they were in the correct order depending on drop off.
Different taxi ride
Amy M,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The counter for the water taxi is relatively easy to find. They gave you instruction clearly. And usually there’s a bit of wait. The taxi ride to Venice took longer than I expected. The taxi moved quickly on the water and can be rough from time to time. It was a hot day so getting stuck inside the ship wasn’t hot. The whole journey took longer than expected. But overall it’s a different experience for sure.
To be AVOIDED!
Quest66182367856,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00The service is so bad and the queue is so long: you will need to stand for more than 1 hrs since there are not enough boats to accommodate the high demand from tourists arriving at the airport. Just a joke for a city like Venice!!!!
Bait and switch
Lori T,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Got to pier 7 at airport dock with confirmation number and all details needed and then made to go back inside after traveling 10 hours with family. Waste of time as they could have just verified paperwork with guy attendant at pier! Then we find out we’re sharing a small boat with six other people and their luggage! Ugh and 85 degrees. Not the package that was sold to me and want refund!!!
Horrible experience, avoid if you can
Benjamin L,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Horrible experience. Operator never showed up, was left stranded at the dock with my family for over an hour. Viator said “we regret to inform you that we are unable to issue a refund for this booking”. Sent repeated messages and got now response. Terrible service all around, avoid at all costs.
Awful Communication
Lauren T,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Our flight was delayed so we messaged the a rvice provider to ask what can we do and they didn't even bother to respond. No show at the area. Lost £158.
If you are looking for a more reasonable price…..
Gina B,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00It definitely got us where we were going. But make sure you read the information about stoping at the desk 71 first. We missed it and walked all the way down to the docks and had to go back. Then because it’s not private, we had to wait about 30 minutes to gather more passengers. They packed us and everyone’s luggage in like sardines. Again, it was the cheaper option and got us to our stop which was the important thing.
Best way to arrive in Venice!
V3631FGsusannes,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Unique experience and trip highlight! Do yourself a favor, stay at a hotel with boat dock and book this motorboat transfer. It is a fantastic way to approach and enter the city (fast!). The last thing you want to do in Venice is walk bridges with suitcases especially if you don't know your way around yet. Easy walk from airport to port, good signage, friendly staff and by sharing the boat an economic way to still experience this kind of private transfer.
Very easy and organized....
Silvia M,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very easy and organized. We had to wait 10 minutes and were on our way to the hotel, completely stress free.
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