Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) → Venezia (Piazzale Roma)
Venice Airport to Venice City Centre – Private Transfer
Marco Polo to Piazzale Roma, the gateway of the historic centre, in 20 minutes.
From €75
Pay on arrival — no card needed
Land at Marco Polo and step straight into a private car with a professional chauffeur holding a name board at arrivals. The drive crosses the Ponte della Libertà — the causeway that links the mainland to the islands — and ends at Piazzale Roma, the furthest point into Venice any vehicle can legally reach. From there your hotel is a vaporetto ride, a water taxi hop or a short walk away, and we tell you exactly which before you book. Venice Private Transfers tracks your flight in real time: land early or late and your driver simply adjusts. One fixed price per vehicle, agreed in advance, luggage included.
- Meet & greet at arrivals with a name board — no taxi queue, no shuttle wait
- Driver waits up to 60 minutes after landing, free of charge
- Drop-off at Piazzale Roma — the closest point to the historic centre reachable by car
- Fixed price per vehicle agreed at booking, luggage and tolls included
- We tell you your onward connection (vaporetto line or water taxi) before you travel
- Child seats free on request — Venice's public transport has none
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) → Venezia (Piazzale Roma)
Choose your vehicle
up to 4 pax
Standard Sedan
Economy option for budget-conscious travellers.
From
€75
Round trip from €145-10% on return
up to 4 pax
Mercedes E-Class
Elegant comfort for couples and small families.
From
€85
Round trip from €160-10% on return
up to 3 pax
Mercedes S-Class
Ultimate luxury for the discerning traveller.
From
€140
Round trip from €265-10% on return
up to 7 pax
Mercedes V-Class
Spacious comfort for families and small groups.
From
€100
Round trip from €190-10% on return
up to 16 pax
Minibus
Ideal for large groups, tours and events.
From
€130
Round trip from €245-10% on return
What the price includes — and what changes it
Included
- Meet & greet and flight monitoring
- Waiting time included after landing
- Tolls, fuel and VAT included
- English-speaking driver
Surcharges
- Night pickup (21:00-07:00): +30%
- Public holidays: +30%
- Booked less than 48h before: urgency surcharge
- Child seats and extra stops on request
The exact price is shown before you confirm: no surprise on arrival.
Venice Private Transfers
How it works
Book in 2 minutes
Fill in your details online. We confirm availability within the hour.
Your driver meets you
Name board at arrivals. We monitor your flight in real time.
Travel in comfort
Sit back in your private vehicle and enjoy the Veneton scenery.
Why choose Venice Private Transfers
- Fixed price — no meter, no surprises
- Free flight monitoring & waiting time
- Professional uniformed chauffeur
- Meet & Greet at arrivals hall
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours prior
Venezia (Piazzale Roma)
About the destination
Venice is built on 118 islands laced by 150 canals and joined by more than 400 bridges, and no car has ever driven into it. The city's road network ends at Piazzale Roma, beside the Grand Canal, where the Ponte della Costituzione crosses toward Santa Lucia railway station. From that square every district is reachable: San Marco and its basilica of golden mosaics, the Rialto with its market and bridge, Dorsoduro and the Accademia galleries, the quiet Cannaregio lanes where Venetians actually live. Knowing that the car stops at Piazzale Roma is not a limitation to work around — it is simply how the most extraordinary city in Europe is built.
About the route
Road, traffic and timing
Marco Polo Airport sits at Tessera, on the lagoon shore 15 km north of the historic centre. The transfer follows the SR11 through Mestre and crosses the 3.85 km Ponte della Libertà, the road and rail causeway built over the lagoon, ending at Piazzale Roma. Drive time is 20 minutes in normal conditions. There are no tolls on this route; fuel and airport parking are included in the fixed price.
Travel tips
Know before you go
- Send us your hotel name when booking: we tell you the exact vaporetto line or water taxi from Piazzale Roma
- Venice's bridges have steps — if you travel with heavy suitcases, a water taxi from Piazzale Roma to your hotel is worth the extra
- The 'people mover' monorail links Piazzale Roma, Tronchetto and the cruise terminal in 3 minutes
What to visit
Nearby attractions
- St Mark's Square and Basilica — Byzantine mosaics and the Doge's Palace
- Rialto Bridge and the market — Venice's commercial heart for eight centuries
- Gallerie dell'Accademia — Venetian painting from Bellini to Tiepolo
- Dorsoduro and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection
- Cannaregio and the Jewish Ghetto — the oldest in the world
When to visit
Seasonal notes & events
Best months: April–June and September–October. Carnival (February) and the Biennale openings fill the city and the causeway; book transfers well ahead. In November and December high water (acqua alta) can flood low-lying areas for a few hours around high tide — it never affects the road to Piazzale Roma, only your walk afterwards, so pack waterproof shoes.
Most requested hotels
Transfers to hotels in Venezia (Piazzale Roma)
Dedicated pages with fixed prices, distance and operational details for each property.
The Gritti Palace
5★ Lusso · 15 km · 20 min
Baglioni Hotel Luna
5★ Lusso · 15 km · 20 min
Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal
5★ · 15 km · 20 min
Hotel Saturnia & International
4★ · 15 km · 20 min
Hotel Danieli
5★ Lusso · 15 km · 20 min
Londra Palace Venezia
5★ · 15 km · 20 min
Hotel Metropole
5★ · 15 km · 20 min
Hotel Ai Reali
5★ · 15 km · 20 min
Ca' Sagredo Hotel
5★ Lusso · 15 km · 20 min
Hotel Ai Mori d'Oriente
4★ · 15 km · 20 min
Sina Centurion Palace
5★ · 15 km · 20 min
Ca' Maria Adele
Boutique 5★ · 15 km · 20 min
Hotel American-Dinesen
4★ · 15 km · 20 min
Palazzo Venart Luxury Hotel
5★ Lusso · 15 km · 20 min
Hotel Papadopoli Venezia
5★ · 15 km · 20 min
Belmond Hotel Cipriani
5★ Lusso · 15 km · 20 min
Hilton Molino Stucky Venice
5★ · 15 km · 20 min
Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Resort
5★ Lusso · 15 km · 20 min
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does a private transfer from Venice airport to the city centre cost?+
Fixed prices start at €75 for up to 3 passengers to Piazzale Roma. A Mercedes E-Class is €85, a Mercedes V-Class for up to 6 passengers €100. Prices are per vehicle, not per person, and include luggage, meet & greet, tolls and flight monitoring.
Can the car take me to my hotel in the historic centre?+
No car can — Venice has no roads. Every vehicle, taxi or private, stops at Piazzale Roma. From there you reach your hotel by vaporetto (public waterbus), by private water taxi, or on foot. Tell us your hotel when you book and we will tell you which of the three is quickest for you.
How long is the drive from Marco Polo airport to Piazzale Roma?+
About 20 minutes for 15 km, via the SR11 and the Ponte della Libertà causeway. Allow 10 extra minutes on summer weekend afternoons and during Carnival, when traffic on the causeway builds up.
Is a private transfer better than the Alilaguna waterbus?+
They are different products. Alilaguna is a shared waterbus: cheaper per person, roughly 70–90 minutes to San Marco with stops. A private car reaches Piazzale Roma in 20 minutes, waits for your flight, carries your luggage and costs one fixed price for the whole vehicle — usually the better deal from three passengers up, and always the better one with heavy bags or small children.
Will my driver wait if my flight is delayed?+
Yes. We monitor the flight in real time and the driver adjusts the pick-up automatically, waiting up to 60 minutes after actual landing at no extra cost.
What if I am staying in Mestre and not on the islands?+
Then the car takes you to your hotel door: Mestre is on the mainland and fully drivable. That transfer is 12 km, about 18 minutes, from €65 — see our Marco Polo to Mestre page.
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