How to get to Venice, and where to park
By the TravelCheap Editorial Team · Updated October 28, 2026
The cheapest way from Marco Polo airport into Venice is a bus to Piazzale Roma: about 20 minutes for €10 to €12. The Alilaguna boat is slower and costs €18, but it drops you closer to many hotels and includes a large bag.
If you drive, you can't go past Piazzale Roma. Parking there costs €35 or more a day, so many people park near Mestre station for less and take a 10 to 12 minute train in.
From the airports into Venice
| Option | Time | Price (one-way) | Arrives at |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATVO express bus (Marco Polo) | About 20 min | €12 (€20 return) | Piazzale Roma |
| ACTV bus 5 Aerobus (Marco Polo) | 20 to 25 min | €10 (€18 return) | Piazzale Roma |
| Alilaguna boat (Marco Polo) | About 75 min to San Marco | €18 (€32 return) | Stops across the city and Murano |
| Shared water taxi (Marco Polo) | Faster | From about €39 per person | Near your hotel |
| ATVO bus (Treviso airport) | About 70 min | Check current fare | Piazzale Roma |
Sources: Venice airport bus express (ATVO), ATVO airport bus fares (Europe for Visitors), ACTV airport bus 5 (Europe for Visitors), Alilaguna fares and Getting to Venice by bus (ATVO). Alilaguna includes one large and one small bag; each extra bag is €4. Its winter timetable starts on 28 October 2026 and the red line is suspended until spring.
Already holding an ACTV vaporetto pass? The airport bus then costs a €7 one-way supplement instead of the full fare (Venice urban services: tickets and passes (ACTV)).
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Compare car rentals in VeniceBy train: Santa Lucia or Mestre?
Venezia Santa Lucia is in the historic centre, at the start of the Grand Canal. Venezia Mestre is on the mainland. Trains between the two run constantly and take 10 to 12 minutes, so a hotel near Mestre station is a practical cheaper base. Validate paper regional tickets before you board (Mestre to Venice by train (Europe for Visitors)).
Driving and parking
| Where | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Autorimessa Comunale, Piazzale Roma | €35 per 24 hours; €15 overnight 17:00 to 05:00 | City-run garage at the edge of the centre. Free for up to 12 hours with a disability permit. |
| Garage San Marco, Piazzale Roma | About €45 per 24 hours | Private garage next door. |
| Tronchetto | Cheaper than Piazzale Roma | Large car park; the People Mover takes you to Piazzale Roma in about 3 minutes for €1.50. |
| Car parks at Mestre station | About €15 to €25 a day | Then a 10 to 12 minute train to Santa Lucia. |
Sources: Autorimessa Comunale, Piazzale Roma (Venezia Unica trip planner), Where to park in Venice (ATVO), People Mover tickets (Europe for Visitors) and Venezia Mestre station car parks (Telepass). Older sources quote lower garage prices, so check the rate when you book.
For a short trip, skip the car. Rent one only for days outside the city, and pick it up at the airport or Mestre.
Vaporetto passes and luggage
- A single vaporetto ride is €9.50 for 75 minutes. Passes cost €25 for one day, €35 for two, €45 for three and €65 for seven (Venice urban services: tickets and passes (ACTV)).
- Under-30s can buy the €6 Rolling Venice card, which cuts the 3-day pass to €27 (Vaporetto fares and Rolling Venice (Europe for Visitors)).
- Pack light. Every route from Piazzale Roma or the station crosses bridges with steps, and you carry your bag over each one.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest way from Venice airport to the city?
The ACTV bus 5 at €10 or the ATVO express bus at €12, both to Piazzale Roma in about 20 to 25 minutes.
How much is parking in Venice?
The city garage at Piazzale Roma charges €35 per 24 hours and the private Garage San Marco about €45. Car parks near Mestre station cost about €15 to €25 a day.
Should I take the train to Venezia Santa Lucia or Mestre?
Santa Lucia if you are staying in the historic centre. Mestre if your hotel is on the mainland; the two stations are 10 to 12 minutes apart.
Can I drive into Venice?
Only as far as Piazzale Roma or Tronchetto. Beyond that you walk or take a boat.
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Sources
- Venice airport bus express (ATVO)
- ATVO airport bus fares (Europe for Visitors)
- ACTV airport bus 5 (Europe for Visitors)
- Alilaguna fares
- Getting to Venice by bus (ATVO)
- Mestre to Venice by train (Europe for Visitors)
- Autorimessa Comunale, Piazzale Roma (Venezia Unica trip planner)
- Where to park in Venice (ATVO)
- People Mover tickets (Europe for Visitors)
- Venezia Mestre station car parks (Telepass)
- Venice urban services: tickets and passes (ACTV)
- Vaporetto fares and Rolling Venice (Europe for Visitors)
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