Venice Airport to Cruise Port: taxi, bus, People Mover
The land taxi is the answer for most cruise passengers: a fixed 45 euros for up to four, about 30 minutes, and the driver stops at the terminal. The public route is a bus to Piazzale Roma and the People Mover to Marittima, 11.50 euros and about 70 minutes with cases. A water taxi ends at the quay but costs 110 to 150 euros. This page assumes your ship is at Marittima, so check the berth first.
- Cheapest
- €11.50ACTV bus 5 or ATVO coach, then People Mover · 70 min
- Fastest
- 30 minLand taxi, fixed fare to Marittima · €45
- Taxi
- €45Land taxi, fixed fare to Marittima · 30 min
With 2 travelling, take a taxi: €45 for the group, about 30 min, straight to your door.
Taxi
Land taxi, fixed fare to Marittima
30 min
For the group€45
Land taxi, fixed fare to Marittima
Radiotaxi · 45 euros for up to four · luggage included
- Per person
- €45 per vehicle
- Door to door
- 30 min
- Runs
- 24 hours
- Frequency
- Rank outside arrivals
- Board at
- Taxi rank directly outside the arrivals hall
- Suitcases
- Carried for you
Private car
Pre-booked private car
30 min
For the group€56estimateCheck price
Pre-booked private car
Meet and greet · price fixed when you book
- Per person
- €56 per vehicle
- Door to door
- 30 min
- Runs
- 24 hours
- Frequency
- Pre-booked
- Board at
- Driver waits in the arrivals hall
- Suitcases
- Carried for you
Bus
ACTV bus 5 or ATVO coach, then People Mover
70 min
For the group€23
ACTV bus 5 or ATVO coach, then People Mover
ACTV bus 5 10 euros plus People Mover 1.50 euros · change at Piazzale Roma
- Per person
- €11.50
- Door to door
- 70 min
- Runs
- 06:00–22:15
- Frequency
- bus every 15 min, People Mover every 7 to 10 min
- Board at
- Bus lane outside arrivals, then the People Mover at Piazzale Roma
- Suitcases
- Awkward
Taxi
Private water taxi
55 min
For the group€110–€150estimate
Private water taxi
Licensed boats · priced per boat · confirm before boarding
- Per person
- €110–€150 per vehicle
- Door to door
- 55 min
- Runs
- 24 hours
- Frequency
- Pre-booked or at the airport dock
- Board at
- Water taxi dock, reached by the covered walkway
- Suitcases
- Carried for you
Every option in detail
BusACTV bus 5 or ATVO coach, then People Mover
- €11.50
- 70 min
- 06:00–22:15
- → Marittima People Mover station, a short walk to the terminal
Take ACTV bus 5 (10 euros single, 24 minutes) or the ATVO coach (12 euros, about 20 minutes) to Piazzale Roma and walk to the People Mover station, a few minutes away. Marittima is the first stop, 1.50 euros for the ride. The People Mover runs 07:00 to 23:00 on weekdays and 08:00 to 22:00 at weekends in the October timetable. With the ATVO coach the total is 13.50 euros. Cases go on stairs and a short walk at each end, so allow about 70 minutes.
TaxiLand taxi, fixed fare to Marittima
- €45 per vehicle
- 30 min
- 24 hours
- → Stazione Marittima, the cruise terminal entrance
The city publishes a fixed 45 euro fare from the airport rank to the Marittima cruise terminal, covering the car and luggage, for the shortest route. It is not available by phone booking, so take a cab from the rank. The drive takes 20 to 30 minutes. Ask for Stazione Marittima, and for your berth if the ship is at the far end of the port. Card payment is accepted.
TaxiPrivate water taxi
- €110–€150 per vehicle (estimate)
- 55 min
- 24 hours
- → Marittima quay
The consortium publishes no fixed airport tariff, so 110 to 150 euros is an estimate drawn from booking guides, for the whole boat with up to four people. The trip crosses the lagoon and takes roughly 50 minutes to an hour. You step off at the quay with your bags, which suits a group who want a first view of Venice from the water. Agree the total, bags and night supplements before you board.
Private carPre-booked private car
- €56 per vehicle (estimate)
- 30 min
- 24 hours
- → Stazione Marittima, the cruise terminal entrance
A pre-booked sedan starts at about 56 euros for up to three passengers, with the driver tracking your flight and a fixed price. It costs more than the 45 euro rank taxi, so it is worth it for a named driver or a fixed price on a late flight. It takes about 30 minutes and goes straight to the terminal.
The same trip in a different situation
Arriving late at night
The ACTV bus 5 and the ATVO coach run until 01:10, but the People Mover stops at 23:00 on weekdays and 22:00 at weekends, so the public route is closed after about 22:15. After that the land taxi at 45 euros is the practical choice, with a night supplement possible. The ship does not wait for a late flight, so count back from the all-aboard time rather than the sailing time. Use a taxi if the plane lands late.
See the comparison →4 people, 4 suitcasesTravelling as a group of four
Four people on the public route pay 46 euros (11.50 each), about the same as the 45 euro taxi for the whole car. For three or four people with luggage the taxi is easily the better deal, and it is the only option that takes you from arrivals to the terminal door. A water taxi at 110 to 150 euros is 28 to 38 euros each. For one person, the bus and People Mover is cheaper but takes twice as long.
See the comparison →Practical tips
- Check your ship's berth first. Many large ships dock at Marghera or Fusina on the mainland, not Marittima. The 45 euro fare and the People Mover do not apply there, so ask your cruise line which port it uses and whether it runs an airport transfer.
- Embarkation margin: plan to reach the terminal at least 2 to 3 hours before the all-aboard time on your cruise app, and book a morning flight with the same margin on the way back.
- Do not accept a ride from touts in arrivals. Use the taxi rank, and ask for the fixed fare to Stazione Marittima.
- The People Mover station at Piazzale Roma is a few minutes from the bus stops, with steps and ramps for cases. A taxi avoids all of it.
- Ask the terminal staff which direction your berth is from the People Mover station before you walk.
- Alilaguna does not list a stop at the cruise terminals on its 2026 timetable, so there is no airport boat to Marittima.
Questions travellers ask
How much is a taxi from Venice airport to the cruise port?
The city's fixed fare from the airport taxi rank to the Marittima cruise terminal is 45 euros for the car, with luggage included. The ride takes 20 to 30 minutes.
Can I take the bus from Venice airport to the cruise terminal?
Yes, in two stages. Take ACTV bus 5 for 10 euros or the ATVO coach for 12 euros to Piazzale Roma, then the People Mover to Marittima for 1.50 euros. It takes about 70 minutes.
How long does it take from Venice airport to the cruise port?
About 30 minutes by taxi, 70 minutes by bus and People Mover, and 55 minutes by water taxi. Add the time to collect your bags and clear the terminal.
What if my ship docks at Marghera or Fusina?
The People Mover and the 45 euro taxi fare are for Marittima only. Marghera and Fusina are on the mainland and fares differ, so ask your cruise line which terminal you use and whether a coach or shuttle is provided.
How much is a water taxi from Venice airport to Marittima?
Expect about 110 to 150 euros for the boat, with up to four passengers. This is an estimate, as the consortium does not publish an airport tariff, so agree the total before boarding.
