Venice Airport Taxi: Schedules, Prices, Book Online

Welcome to Venice! If you land at Marco Polo, you have two options for getting to the center: road cab or the more iconic water cab. The latter is the most “Venetian” way to start your journey: navigate the canals to your hotel.

In this guide you’ll find out schedules, fares, and how to book your cab from the airport online. I’ll also give you practical tips to avoid surprises and save time.

If you want to get downtown without stress, read on: I’ll explain everything from boarding points to official fares and instant booking.

Types of cabs available in Venice

Road cabs from Marco Polo airport

Official service with licensed drivers. It operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It connects the airport to Mestre, Marghera, Piazzale Roma and major destinations on land.
Key points:

• Dedicated cab lanes at terminal exit.
• Card payment available.
• Locked-price ride purchasable online from official service.
• Vehicles up to 8 seats on request.

Want to book a road cab? Search for Radiotaxi Venice (official service).

Water cab from Venice airport

Motorboat from the airport dock to Venice and the islands of Murano and Burano.

Two formulas:

• Sharedwater cab: shared boat, up to 8 passengers, excellent value for money. Average wait on arrival 20-45 minutes for group organization.
• Private water cab: dedicated boat, maximum privacy and flexibility on disembarkation point. Typically up to 6 passengers (varies by boat).

Meeting point: Desk 71 Bucintoro Viaggi in thearrivals area of the terminal. From there walk down the covered corridor to the dock for boarding.

Book the shared or private water cab. If you want more information find our article dedicated to water cab service here.

Where to take a cab at Marco Polo airport

Street cabs: terminal exit, dedicated stalls

As you exit the Arrivals area, follow the Taxi signs. You will find the lanes reserved for official cabs. This is where the vehicles of the Venice Radiotaxi Cooperative operate, available 24 hours a day.

If you have booked online or purchased the ride at a locked price, show the confirmation to the driver.

Tip: If you are traveling in a group, you can request a larger vehicle.

Water cab: Desk 71 and airport dock

For water cab, the meeting point is inside the terminal at Bucintoro Viaggi Desk 71.

After baggage claim, follow the signs to the desk.

Staff will check your Tiqets voucher and escort you to the dock, which can be reached by a covered path.

From there you board the speedboat to central Venice or the islands.

Venice airport cab service hours

Road cabs: schedules

Always available. Street cab service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is the easiest choice for overnight arrivals or dawn departures. If you want to shorten the time, book or purchase the ride in advance with a locked-in price on the official service.

Water cab: schedules

Operational throughout the day. Boats run from early morning hours until about midnight. The desk at the airport operates during the main daytime and evening periods. Night fare applies in some bands.
If you choose the shared water cab, expect 20-45 minutes of waiting time on arrival for groups to make up. With private, times are faster.

Venice airport cab prices and fares

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Road cabs: fares and surcharges

Fixed rates apply for the most popular routes:

• Marco Polo Airport ↔ Venice (Piazzale Roma): €40.00
• Marco Polo Airport ↔ Mestre Center: €35.00
• Marco Polo Airport ↔ Maritime Station (cruises): €45.00

Minimum fare: €8.00 (daytime/holiday) – €11.00 (nighttime/holiday).

Maximum surcharges: luggage 1.20 €, connection to/from airport or maritime station 4.80 €, night/holiday 3.20 €.

For destinations not covered by fixed fare, meter is used. You can estimate the cost with the official service calculator.

Tip: If you are traveling in a group or with bulky luggage, request larger vehicles.

Water cab: ride prices

The price starts from 30€ per person (Private cab, during the day in 6 people) and varies according to:

• Type: shared (shared, cheaper) or private (dedicated).
• Destination: sestiere, canal, hotel with or without pier.
• Hours: possible night surcharge.
• Luggage: any extras for additional or oversized packages.

Practical tip: shared is ideal if you want to save money; private is perfect if you are looking for definite time, privacy and disembarkation close to the hotel.

Why choose a cab from Venice airport?

Arriving in Venice is always a special moment. But how to get to the center without stress? Cab is the most convenient and fastest choice.

If you take a road cab, you quickly get to Mestre or the areas connected to the mainland. But if your hotel is in the heart of Venice, the real experience is another: the water cab.

Why is the water cab unique?

• Authentic experience: it’s not just a transfer, it’s your first ride in the lagoon.
• Total convenience: no change of vehicle, you arrive directly at your hotel’s dock (where possible).
• Privacy and comfort: private boat, luggage space, relaxing journey.

Plus, you save time: no waiting for public transportation, no crowds. In about 30-40 minutes you are downtown, ready to enjoy the city.

If you choose the road cab instead, it’s perfect for those who need to get to Mestre, Marghera or other nearby locations. It is available 24 hours a day and you can book it easily.

How to book a cab online from Venice airport

Water cab with Tiqets

1. Purchase tickethere.
2. Receive confirmation voucher with detailed instructions.
3. Upon arrival, go to Desk 71 and then to the dock for boarding.
4. Disembark near your hotel or agreed point.

Road Taxi with Radiotaxi

Recommended approach:

1. Book the ride at a locked price on the official Radiotaxi Venice service (website or app).
2. Uponexiting the terminal, follow the Taxi signs and reach the stalls.
3. Pay by card or according to available options.

Useful tips to save money and travel with peace of mind

• Choose according to the final destination; for example:
  • Mestre/Marghera or Piazzale Roma → road cab.
  • Hotel in historic center → water cab to minimize walking distance with luggage.
• Book in advance: block price and reduce waits.
• Check schedules: especially for evening/nighttime and early departures.
• Luggage: check limits and surcharges (on road and water).
• Accessibility: report reduced mobility; capacious vehicles and platform boats are available upon request.
• Groups: compare private, shared and road water cab. At 6-8 people, private can become competitive.
• Return to airport: calculate at least 1 hour from downtown by water cab; 20-30 minutes from Mestre by road cab (variable with traffic)

For the water cab, the meeting point is inside the terminal at Bucintoro Viaggi Desk 71. After baggage claim, follow the signs to the desk. Staff will check your Tiqets voucher and escort you to the dock, which can be reached by a covered path. From there you board the speedboat to Venice center or the islands.

FAQ – Frequently asked questions about Venice airport cabs

Conclusions

Venice is a unique city, built on water and designed to be experienced on the move. Every arrival at Marco Polo is not just a transfer, but the first step inside this special atmosphere.

Today, as in the past, getting around means choosing between different solutions: the water cab, fast and impressive, which takes you close to your hotel, and the road cab, practical and always available.

Whatever your choice, the journey from the airport is already part of the Venetian experience. A journey that is never trivial, because here every move tells the story of a city that has made water its way and hospitality its tradition.