Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) → Venezia Mestre
Venice Airport to Mestre – Private Transfer
Door to door in 18 minutes — the one Venice transfer that really ends at your hotel.
From €65
Pay on arrival — no card needed
Mestre is the mainland half of the municipality of Venice, and unlike the islands it is fully drivable: here the car stops at your hotel entrance, luggage and all. That makes this the simplest transfer we run. Your driver meets you inside arrivals with a name board, loads the bags and drives the 12 km along the SR11 or the A57 ring road. Most Mestre hotels are within 10 minutes of Venezia Mestre station, from which trains reach Santa Lucia in the historic centre in 10 minutes. Fixed price per vehicle, flight monitored, no surprises.
- Drop-off at your hotel door — Mestre has normal streets, unlike the islands
- 18 minutes from the terminal, the shortest transfer in our network
- Meet & greet at arrivals with a name board, luggage handled for you
- Ideal base for visiting Venice on a budget: trains to Santa Lucia every few minutes
- Fixed price per vehicle, tolls and waiting time included
- Late-night arrivals covered — we run 24/7, the airport bus does not
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) → Venezia Mestre
Choose your vehicle
up to 4 pax
Standard Sedan
Economy option for budget-conscious travellers.
From
€65
Round trip from €125-10% on return
up to 4 pax
Mercedes E-Class
Elegant comfort for couples and small families.
From
€75
Round trip from €145-10% on return
up to 3 pax
Mercedes S-Class
Ultimate luxury for the discerning traveller.
From
€125
Round trip from €240-10% on return
up to 7 pax
Mercedes V-Class
Spacious comfort for families and small groups.
From
€90
Round trip from €170-10% on return
up to 16 pax
Minibus
Ideal for large groups, tours and events.
From
€115
Round trip from €220-10% 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 Mestre
About the destination
Mestre is where most visitors to Venice actually sleep: hotel rates are a fraction of those on the islands, parking exists, and Venezia Mestre railway station puts Santa Lucia ten minutes away, with trains running from before dawn until after midnight. The centre around Piazza Ferretto is a pleasant pedestrian precinct of cafés and shops with everyday Veneto prices, and Forte Marghera — a 19th-century Austrian fort turned cultural park — sits on the lagoon edge. For families, business travellers and anyone staying more than a couple of nights, Mestre is the practical choice; the magic is a train ride away.
About the route
Road, traffic and timing
Marco Polo Airport lies 12 km from central Mestre. The transfer takes the SR11 or the A57 Tangenziale depending on traffic, and reaches the hotel districts around Piazza Ferretto and Venezia Mestre station in about 18 minutes. No tolls, parking included.
Travel tips
Know before you go
- Book a train ticket to Santa Lucia in advance during Carnival: the 10-minute service fills quickly
- Ask for a hotel near Venezia Mestre station if you plan several days in the historic centre
- Late arrivals: the airport bus thins out after 23:00, a private transfer does not
What to visit
Nearby attractions
- Piazza Ferretto — Mestre's pedestrian heart
- Forte Marghera — Austrian fort turned lagoon-side cultural park
- Venezia Santa Lucia — 10 minutes by train
- Bosco di Mestre — the largest urban woodland in the Veneto
- Murano and Burano — via Venice, with the ferry from Fondamente Nove
When to visit
Seasonal notes & events
Mestre stays open and affordable all year, which makes it the practical answer to Carnival and Biennale room rates. In winter the mainland is a few degrees colder than the islands and fog is common on the ring road in the early morning: allow a little extra time for departures.
Most requested hotels
Transfers to hotels in Venezia Mestre
Dedicated pages with fixed prices, distance and operational details for each property.
NH Venezia Laguna Palace
4★ · 12 km · 18 min
Novotel Venezia Mestre Castellana
4★ · 12 km · 18 min
Hotel Bologna Venezia Mestre
4★ · 12 km · 18 min
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much is a transfer from Venice airport to Mestre?+
From €65 for up to 3 passengers, €90 for a Mercedes V-Class up to 6. The price is per vehicle, includes luggage and flight monitoring, and is fixed at booking.
How long does it take from Marco Polo to Mestre?+
About 18 minutes for 12 km. Traffic on the Mestre ring road can add 10 minutes at weekday rush hours.
Does the car stop at my hotel in Mestre?+
Yes. Mestre is on the mainland with ordinary roads, so unlike a transfer to the historic centre this one genuinely ends at your hotel entrance.
How do I get from Mestre into Venice itself?+
Trains from Venezia Mestre station reach Venezia Santa Lucia in 10 minutes, several times an hour, and buses run to Piazzale Roma. We can also drive you to Piazzale Roma at any time.
Is a private transfer worth it for such a short distance?+
With one passenger and hand luggage the airport bus is cheaper. From two or three people, with suitcases or after a late flight, the fixed vehicle price and the door-to-door drop usually win.
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