Transfers to and from Venice, by car and by boat
Venice is reached by land and by water, and we run both: Mercedes with chauffeur and private water taxis, our own. From the airport, the station or the cruise terminal to the landing stage of your hotel, with one booking, one fixed price and our staff waiting for you.
- One booking, car and boat
- Fixed price confirmed before you book
- Reply within a few hours
- Airport to the centre by water taxi
- 30 min
- Our desk in arrivals
- Exit 2
- Booking and assistance
- 24/7
How long it takes
Door to door with a private car, a private water taxi or both. Approximate times, traffic and tides excluded.
| From | To | Km | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venice Marco Polo Airport | Hotel in the centre, by water taxi | 30 to 35 min | |
| Venice Marco Polo Airport | Piazzale Roma by car, then by boat | 13 | 20 min + 10 to 15 min |
| Santa Lucia station | Hotel in the centre, by water taxi | 10 to 20 min | |
| Venice cruise terminal | Hotel in the centre, by water taxi | 15 to 20 min | |
| Treviso Airport | Piazzale Roma by car, then by boat | 35 | 40 min + 10 to 15 min |
| Hotel in Venice | Venice Marco Polo Airport, by water taxi | 30 to 35 min |
Private transfer or public boats?
| Criterion | Car and water taxi | Water taxi only | Vaporetto or Alilaguna |
|---|---|---|---|
| To your hotel door | Yes | Yes, where there is a landing stage | No, public stops |
| Shared with others | No | No | Yes |
| Luggage | Carried for you, car to boat | Carried for you | You carry it |
| Best for | Arrivals by car, train or from Treviso | Arrivals at Marco Polo Airport | Travelling light on a budget |
| Price | Fixed, confirmed before booking | Fixed, confirmed before booking | Per ticket |
How it works
Tell us where and when
Where you arrive, where you are staying, how many you are: we suggest car, boat or both and reply with a fixed price.
We are waiting for you
Our staff meets you at arrivals, at the station or at the terminal, and takes care of your luggage.
To the hotel door
The car brings you to the boat, the boat to your hotel's landing stage: no changes to organise.
On land: your car
Mercedes E and S ClassOne to three guests
Mercedes V ClassFamilies and groups, up to 7
Mercedes SprinterLarger groups and events
Frequently asked questions
What is the best way to get from Venice Airport to my hotel?
If your hotel is in the historic centre we recommend car and boat together: your driver meets you at arrivals, in about 20 minutes you are at Piazzale Roma and our water taxi takes you to your hotel's landing stage, with one booking and your luggage handled by us. Alternatively a private water taxi leaves directly from Marco Polo Airport, about 30 to 35 minutes.
Can I book the car and the boat together?
Yes. One booking covers the whole journey: the car to Piazzale Roma or the cruise terminal and the water taxi to your hotel, with luggage moved for you.
How much is a private transfer to Venice?
It depends on the route, the number of passengers and suitcases and the time of day. Every quote is a fixed price confirmed before you book: send the form and we reply within a few hours.
Do you also pick up at the station and the cruise terminal?
Yes. We meet you at Santa Lucia station, Piazzale Roma and the Venice cruise terminal, and take you to your hotel by water taxi.
Can a water taxi reach every hotel?
Many hotels in Venice have their own landing stage; for the others the boat stops at the nearest one and our staff helps with the luggage for the last few metres.
Staying in Venice?
Restaurants, private visits, boat trips to the islands and the great events of the year: our concierge looks after the rest of your stay.
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