Venice is primarily served by Marco Polo Airport (VCE) and the smaller Treviso Airport (TSF) for air travel. The city's main train station, Venezia Santa Lucia, is located directly within the historic center, while Venezia Mestre is on the mainland. For road access, Piazzale Roma acts as the central bus terminal and car park at the edge of the historic city, alongside the Tronchetto parking island.
By Air (to/from Marco Polo Airport - VCE):
ATVO Express Bus:: Offers direct service to Piazzale Roma, taking approximately 20-25 minutes and costing around €10 for a one-way ticket or €18 for a return.
ACTV Urban Bus (Line 5):: Travels to Piazzale Roma with several stops, taking about 25-35 minutes, with a one-way fare of €10 or €18 for a return.
Alilaguna Water Bus:: Connects the airport dock to various points in Venice, including San Marco and Rialto, with journeys lasting 60-90 minutes. A one-way ticket is typically €15-€18, and a return is €27-€32.
Private Water Taxi:: Provides direct service to your hotel, usually taking about 30 minutes. Costs range from €120-€250 for a private boat (up to six people), while a shared water taxi costs around €37-€43 per person.
Land Taxi:: Available to Piazzale Roma, with a journey time of 15-30 minutes and an approximate cost of €40.
By Air (to/from Treviso Airport - TSF):
ATVO Bus Express:: A direct bus service to Piazzale Roma, with a travel time of about 70 minutes and a cost of approximately €12.
Public Bus + Train:: Involves taking a public bus to Treviso train station (approx. 15 minutes, €3.50) followed by a train to Venezia Santa Lucia (approx. 40 minutes, €3.60).
By Train:
Venezia Santa Lucia:: This is Venice's main station, located in the historic center. High-speed trains from major Italian cities like Rome (approx. 3h 16m - 3h 59m, €17-€100) and Milan (approx. 2h 15m, from €14.90) arrive here.
Venezia Mestre:: Located on the mainland, this station is connected to Santa Lucia by frequent regional trains, with a journey time of about 10 minutes and a cost of roughly €1.45.
By Bus (Long-distance):
Long-distance buses, including international services from cities like Rome (approx. 5h 20m - 8h 25m, from €5) and Florence (approx. 4-5 hours, from €5.97), terminate at Piazzale Roma.
Within Venice (from mainland entry points):
Vaporetto (Water Bus):: From Piazzale Roma or Ferrovia (near Santa Lucia station), vaporetti provide extensive service throughout the city and to surrounding islands. A single 75-minute ticket costs €9.50, with multi-day passes available (e.g., 24 hours for €25, 48 hours for €35).
People Mover:: This automated shuttle connects Tronchetto parking island to Piazzale Roma in about 7 minutes, costing €1.50.
Water Taxi:: Private water taxis are available from Piazzale Roma and Santa Lucia for direct transfer to hotels.
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