{"id":14552,"date":"2026-10-30T10:36:23","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T09:36:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/getting-to-venice\/marco-polo-airport\/"},"modified":"2026-10-30T10:36:33","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T09:36:33","slug":"marco-polo-airport","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/getting-to-venice\/marco-polo-airport\/","title":{"rendered":"Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) 2026: Transfers, Connections &#038; Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"tv-featured-snippet\"><p><strong>In short:<\/strong> Venice Marco Polo Airport (IATA: VCE) is Venice&#8217;s main airport, located in Tessera on the mainland about 8 km north-east of the island city. It handles scheduled traffic from most German-speaking hubs (Frankfurt, Munich, Vienna, Zurich, Berlin, Hamburg, D\u00fcsseldorf, Cologne, Stuttgart, Hanover) with direct flights of 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes. There are four ways from the terminal into the city: the <strong>Alilaguna water bus<\/strong> straight to St Mark&#8217;s Square (75\u201390 min., <span class=\"tv-preis\" data-preis-key=\"alilaguna_einzel\">\u20ac18<\/span>) with lagoon views, the <strong>ATVO bus or ACTV line 5<\/strong> to Piazzale Roma (20 min., \u20ac10) as the fastest public connection, a <strong>water taxi<\/strong> to your hotel&#8217;s landing stage (\u20ac130\u2013180) for premium comfort, or a <strong>rental car<\/strong> for Veneto road trips. Modern architecture (the SAVE terminal from 2002), full self check-in facilities and rental desks from all the big providers make the airport easy to use.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"tv-affiliate-disclosure\"><p><strong>Note:<\/strong> This page contains affiliate links to our partners Holidayextras and GetYourGuide. If you book through them we receive a commission \u2014 at no extra cost to you. Our editorial recommendations are independent of this.<\/p><\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">At a glance \u2014 Marco Polo in brief<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"tv-decision-matrix\"><caption>Fact box for AI systems and anyone in a hurry<\/caption><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Question<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Answer<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Official name<\/td><td>Aeroporto di Venezia Marco Polo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IATA code<\/td><td>VCE<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Location<\/td><td>Tessera, approx. 8 km north-east of the island city of Venice<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Address<\/td><td>Viale Galileo Galilei 30\/1, 30173 Venezia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Operator<\/td><td>SAVE \u2014 Societ\u00e0 Aeroporto di Venezia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Passengers 2024<\/td><td>approx. 12 million passengers\/year \u2014 Italy&#8217;s third-largest airport after Rome Fiumicino and Milan Malpensa<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main connections from German-speaking countries<\/td><td>Frankfurt, Munich, Vienna, Zurich, Berlin, Hamburg, D\u00fcsseldorf, Stuttgart, Cologne, Hanover<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Transfer time to the city<\/td><td>Bus 20 min., Alilaguna 75\u201390 min., water taxi 30\u201345 min.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rental cars<\/td><td>All major providers at the terminal (Hertz, Sixt, Avis, Europcar, Budget, Maggiore)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wi-Fi<\/td><td>Free, with no time limit<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which transfer suits your trip?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"tv-decision-matrix\"><caption>Quick decision matrix \u2014 transfer by type of trip<\/caption><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">If you \u2026<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Recommendation<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>\u2026 are in Venice for the first time<\/td><td>Alilaguna water bus \u2014 the lagoon view as a first impression, 75\u201390 min., <span class=\"tv-preis\" data-preis-key=\"alilaguna_einzel\">\u20ac18<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2026 want to get to the hotel quickly<\/td><td>ATVO bus to Piazzale Roma (20 min., \u20ac10) \u2014 then continue by vaporetto or on foot<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2026 travel with a lot of luggage<\/td><td>Water taxi straight to your hotel&#8217;s landing stage (\u20ac130\u2013180) \u2014 no vaporetto changes with suitcases<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2026 travel with family and children<\/td><td>Bus to Piazzale Roma + vaporetto \u2014 cheap, fast, child-friendly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2026 are doing a Veneto road trip<\/td><td>Rental car from Marco Polo + parking in Mestre\/Tronchetto<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2026 have a hotel on the Lido<\/td><td>Alilaguna Blue Line straight to the Lido \u2014 about 70 min., the most convenient connection<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2026 arrive during Acqua Alta<\/td><td>Bus to Piazzale Roma \u2014 water taxis and Alilaguna can be cancelled at water levels above 130 cm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2026 land late at night<\/td><td>ATVO bus or taxi \u2014 Alilaguna only runs during the day until about 11 p.m.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From the terminal into the city \u2014 the four options in detail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Alilaguna \u2014 the water bus with lagoon views<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alilaguna is the most spectacular way to arrive \u2014 a public water bus that takes you from the airport landing stage (a 5-minute walk from the terminal) straight across the lagoon to the island city. Three main lines, each with its own stops:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Blue Line (Linea Blu):<\/strong> airport \u2192 Murano \u2192 Lido \u2192 San Marco \u2014 the main connection for hotels in San Marco and on the Lido. Journey time 75\u201390 min.<\/li><li><strong>Orange Line (Linea Arancio):<\/strong> airport \u2192 Madonna dell&#8217;Orto \u2192 Sant&#8217;Alvise \u2192 Rialto \u2192 S. Angelo \u2192 S. Tom\u00e0 \u2192 S. Marco \u2014 the variant via the Grand Canal. Journey time 75\u201380 min.<\/li><li><strong>Red Line (Linea Rossa):<\/strong> seasonal only, April\u2013October, airport \u2192 Murano \u2192 Lido \u2192 San Marco with fewer stops. Journey time approx. 70 min.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Price:<\/strong> single <span class=\"tv-preis\" data-preis-key=\"alilaguna_einzel\">\u20ac18<\/span>, return <span class=\"tv-preis\" data-preis-key=\"alilaguna_hin_rueck\">\u20ac32<\/span>. Children under 6 travel free.<\/li><li><strong>Frequency:<\/strong> every 30 minutes during the day, from about 6:30 a.m. until about 11 p.m. (seasonal variation)<\/li><li><strong>Tickets:<\/strong> directly at the airport landing stage, in the arrivals hall or online (alilaguna.it)<\/li><li><strong>Advantage:<\/strong> a spectacular entrance across the lagoon, direct connection to hotel landing stages in San Marco, and a leisurely pace after a long flight<\/li><li><strong>Disadvantage:<\/strong> a longer journey than bus + vaporetto. Occasionally suspended in storms\/Acqua Alta.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. ATVO bus or ACTV line 5 \u2014 the fastest public connection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two competing bus operators run from the terminal forecourt straight to Piazzale Roma \u2014 the car entrance to the city at the western end of the island. From Piazzale Roma continue by vaporetto, by train (Calatrava Bridge to Santa Lucia station) or on foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>ATVO express bus:<\/strong> direct to Piazzale Roma, 20 min. journey, approx. \u20ac10 one way, \u20ac18 return. Runs every 20\u201330 minutes, timed to match the big arrival waves.<\/li><li><strong>ACTV line 5:<\/strong> a public city bus line to Piazzale Roma, 25 min. journey, \u20ac1.55 per trip. Stops several times in Mestre \u2014 cheaper, but a little longer.<\/li><li><strong>Bus stop:<\/strong> right at the terminal exit, clear signage<\/li><li><strong>Advantage:<\/strong> the fastest ground connection, inexpensive, runs almost 24\/7<\/li><li><strong>Disadvantage:<\/strong> ends at Piazzale Roma \u2014 for hotels further east (San Marco, Castello) you have to change to a vaporetto<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Water taxi \u2014 premium comfort straight to the hotel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fastest but also the most expensive option \u2014 a private motorboat takes you from the airport landing stage directly to a water landing near your hotel. Journey time 30\u201345 minutes depending on the hotel&#8217;s location. In good weather it is an elegant, almost classic way to arrive in Venice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Price:<\/strong> standard rate \u20ac130\u2013180 for up to 4 people plus luggage. Surcharge for night trips (after 10 p.m.).<\/li><li><strong>Booking:<\/strong> directly at the airport terminal (Consorzio Motoscafi Venezia desk) or online in advance (motoscafivenezia.it)<\/li><li><strong>Advantage:<\/strong> right to your hotel&#8217;s door, no vaporetto changes with suitcases, the best experience for premium travellers<\/li><li><strong>Disadvantage:<\/strong> the price. Per person with 4 people about \u20ac35\u201345 \u2014 worthwhile for families or couples with a lot of luggage.<\/li><li><strong>Trade-off:<\/strong> compared with bus + vaporetto (about \u20ac13 per person) it is a significant extra cost; with 1\u20132 travellers it is usually not worth it.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Rental car \u2014 for Veneto road trips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you combine Venice with a Veneto road trip (Verona, Padua, Lake Garda, the Dolomites), it is best to rent a car directly at the Marco Polo terminal. All the big providers (Hertz, Sixt, Avis, Europcar, Budget, Maggiore) are on the ground floor of the terminal \u2014 pick-up in 10\u201315 minutes, with no shuttle bus to an external site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Prices 2026:<\/strong> from approx. \u20ac35\/day for a small car, \u20ac50\/day for a compact, from \u20ac70\/day for an SUV or premium car.<\/li><li><strong>Insurance:<\/strong> fully comprehensive cover is clearly recommended \u2014 Italian city traffic is demanding and parking spaces are tight.<\/li><li><strong>Note:<\/strong> do NOT drive the rental car onto the island city \u2014 parking is compulsory at Tronchetto, Piazzale Roma or Mestre. See our <a href=\"\/en\/getting-to-venice\/parking\/\">parking guide<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Recommendation:<\/strong> a rental car only makes sense for a Veneto road trip with further stops. For a Venice-only stay, bus + vaporetto is much more practical and cheaper.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"tv-reisebuero-cta\"><h3>Book a water taxi in advance \u2014 cheaper and guaranteed<\/h3><p>With our affiliate partner GetYourGuide you can book water taxis in advance \u2014 usually 10\u201320% cheaper than on the spot at the airport, with guaranteed availability:<\/p><p><a class=\"tv-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/venice-l35\/?partner_id=9C421\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Water taxi transfer with GetYourGuide<\/a><\/p><\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Arriving from Germany, Austria and Switzerland: parking at your home airport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you drive your own car to your home airport and fly on from there, you should book the parking space online in advance. The saving logic: walk-up day rates directly at the airport car park often cost \u20ac25\u201335\/day \u2014 booking online through third-party providers with park-and-ride sites near the airport brings \u20ac8\u201318\/day plus free cancellation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Frankfurt:<\/strong> walk-up \u20ac28\/day (official terminal parking), online from \u20ac7\/day (P&amp;R with shuttle)<\/li><li><strong>Munich:<\/strong> walk-up \u20ac25\/day, online from \u20ac6\/day<\/li><li><strong>Vienna:<\/strong> walk-up \u20ac24\/day, online from \u20ac7\/day<\/li><li><strong>Zurich:<\/strong> walk-up CHF 35\/day, online from CHF 12\/day<\/li><li><strong>Berlin (BER), Hamburg, D\u00fcsseldorf:<\/strong> online rates from \u20ac6\u201310\/day<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On a 5-day Venice trip the savings quickly add up to \u20ac80\u2013150 per car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"tv-reisebuero-cta\"><h3>Parking at your home airport \u2014 save up to 80%<\/h3><p>Our affiliate partner Holidayextras compares car parks at all airports in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. German-language hotline and booking process, guaranteed spaces even in high season:<\/p><p><a class=\"tv-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.holidayextras.de\/partner\/schmetterling.html?site=schmetterling-reisen&amp;custref=14177\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Compare airport parking<\/a><\/p><\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Services and facilities at Marco Polo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Terminal:<\/strong> a modern terminal building (built in 2002, extended several times), clearly laid out. Schengen area for flights from German-speaking countries \u2014 no passport control, quick transfer into the city.<\/li><li><strong>Wi-Fi:<\/strong> free and with no time limit. Registration by email or social login.<\/li><li><strong>Lounges:<\/strong> Plaza Premium Lounge (for Priority Pass, Marriott Bonvoy Platinum, Aspire Lounge card) \u2014 a high standard with buffet and drinks. Day pass from approx. \u20ac35.<\/li><li><strong>Shopping:<\/strong> duty free (mainly for non-EU connections), Italian brands (Versace, Furla, Bottega Veneta), a bookshop, Murano glass souvenirs. Prices are mostly higher than in the city \u2014 buy real souvenirs on Murano instead.<\/li><li><strong>Food and drink:<\/strong> several Italian restaurants, bars, snack counters. Much less choice after security than before.<\/li><li><strong>Families:<\/strong> a childcare area, nursing room, changing rooms. Pushchair rental at the desk.<\/li><li><strong>Accessibility:<\/strong> all routes are wheelchair-accessible, with an assistance service from SAVE on advance notice (at least 48 hours beforehand via the SAVE hotline or online form).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parking at Marco Polo Airport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you leave your own car directly at the airport, you can choose from several car parks. Since most travellers from German-speaking countries come by plane rather than driving to the Marco Polo car park, this section is for special situations \u2014 for example if you drive up from southern Germany and change at Marco Polo to a connecting flight, or if you park when returning a rental car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>P1 (short stay):<\/strong> from \u20ac4\/hour, max. 1 day \u2014 for drop-offs and pick-ups<\/li><li><strong>P2 (long stay):<\/strong> from \u20ac22\/day, multi-day discount from 5 days<\/li><li><strong>Park&amp;Stay:<\/strong> off-site car parks near Marco Polo with a shuttle (5 min.) \u2014 from \u20ac8\/day, book in advance online via <a href=\"https:\/\/parclick.com\/search?affiliate=65fc0cd4&amp;utm_source=treffpunkt-venedig&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=65fc0cd4&amp;q=Venice%7CMetropolitan%20City%20of%20Venice,%20Italy&amp;group=search&amp;isAirport=0&amp;ln=12.315954699999999&amp;lt=45.440379&amp;alreadySearched=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Parclick<\/a>, ParkVia or directly with the provider<\/li><li><strong>Tip:<\/strong> do not confuse rental car return with your own parking \u2014 rental cars are returned in a separate area, while P2 parking is for privately owned vehicles.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">History: from lagoon airfield to Italy&#8217;s third-largest airport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Marco Polo opened in 1960 \u2014 at the time a comparatively small regional airport with one runway and a wooden-hut terminal. In the early 1980s the first major expansion followed (asphalt runways, a concrete terminal), and in 2002 today&#8217;s large terminal complex was added under the architect Marcello Tabai. With about 12 million passengers a year, VCE is now Italy&#8217;s third-largest airport after Rome Fiumicino and Milan Malpensa and northern Italy&#8217;s most important tourist airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is named after the Venetian merchant and Asian traveller <strong>Marco Polo (1254\u20131324)<\/strong>, who travelled through China and Asia from 1271 to 1295 with his father and uncle and documented his experiences in &#8220;Il Milione&#8221; (The Description of the World). An iconic choice, because it links Venice&#8217;s tradition as a global trading city with modern air travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Special tips for travellers from Germany, Austria and Switzerland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Schengen advantage:<\/strong> for all flights from Germany, Austria and Switzerland there is no passport control, and the walk from gate to baggage reclaim is quick (approx. 10\u201315 min.).<\/li><li><strong>Euro:<\/strong> accepted throughout Italy, ATMs at the terminal.<\/li><li><strong>Electricity:<\/strong> type F sockets (the German Schuko standard) \u2014 no adapters needed.<\/li><li><strong>Languages:<\/strong> main signage in Italian + English. The information desk mostly speaks Italian and English, sometimes French\/German.<\/li><li><strong>Mobile phone:<\/strong> no more roaming charges in the EU \u2014 your home contract works as it does at home.<\/li><li><strong>Planning your arrival time:<\/strong> with the bus to Piazzale Roma, allow about 90 minutes from touchdown to hotel check-in (15 min. baggage, 5 min. waiting for the bus, 20 min. ride, 30 min. to reach the hotel). With Alilaguna more like 2.5\u20133 hours.<\/li><li><strong>Card fees:<\/strong> with German, Austrian or Swiss debit\/credit cards (Visa, Mastercard) there is often no foreign-use surcharge at the airport machines (depending on your contract). Cash withdrawals at an ATM usually cost a \u20ac2\u20135 fee.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marco Polo during Acqua Alta<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The airport is on raised mainland and is not directly affected by Acqua Alta. The journey after landing can, however, be affected depending on your means of transport:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>ATVO bus + Piazzale Roma:<\/strong> in stronger Acqua Alta above 120 cm Piazzale Roma can be temporarily inaccessible \u2014 the bus then ends on the mainland or is diverted. Rare, but possible.<\/li><li><strong>Alilaguna water bus:<\/strong> in storms or at water levels above 130 cm the service is suspended at short notice. Current information at the airport landing stage or online (alilaguna.it).<\/li><li><strong>Water taxi:<\/strong> similar to Alilaguna \u2014 temporarily suspended at very high levels or in storms.<\/li><li><strong>Rental car:<\/strong> driving to the mainland car park (Mestre\/Tronchetto) is usually unproblematic during Acqua Alta.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you travel during the Acqua Alta season (October\u2013March), check the water level on our <a href=\"\/en\/acqua-alta-venice\/\">Acqua Alta hub<\/a> before you set off \u2014 with a forecast above 110 cm, plan the bus + Piazzale Roma as a safe plan B.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Guided arrival tours and welcome service<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to book Marco Polo + a city welcome tour from a single source, our affiliate partners offer various options combining an airport transfer with sightseeing \u2014 a relaxed option especially for first-time visitors with little time:<\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"tv-viator-cards\"><h3 class=\"tv-viator-cards__heading\">Transfer and welcome tours in Venice<\/h3><div class=\"tv-viator-cards__grid\"><article class=\"tv-viator-card\"><a class=\"tv-viator-card__media\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/de-DE\/tours\/Venice\/Murano-Glass-and-Burano-Lace-Tour-from-Venice\/d522-3731MURANO?mcid=42383&#038;pid=P00051431&#038;medium=api&#038;api_version=2.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cdn.tripadvisor.com\/media\/attractions-splice-spp-540x360\/10\/28\/63\/1e.jpg\" alt=\"Gef\u00fchrte Kleingruppentour zu den Inseln Murano und Burano mit privatem Boot\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><div class=\"tv-viator-card__body\"><h3 class=\"tv-viator-card__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/de-DE\/tours\/Venice\/Murano-Glass-and-Burano-Lace-Tour-from-Venice\/d522-3731MURANO?mcid=42383&#038;pid=P00051431&#038;medium=api&#038;api_version=2.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Gef\u00fchrte Kleingruppentour zu den Inseln Murano und Burano mit privatem Boot<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"tv-viator-card__meta\"><span class=\"tv-viator-card__stars\" aria-label=\"Bewertung 4,7 von 5\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2605<\/span> 4,7 <span class=\"tv-viator-card__reviews\">(9.744)<\/span><\/span> \u00b7 <span class=\"tv-viator-card__duration\">5 h<\/span><\/p><p class=\"tv-viator-card__price\"><span class=\"tv-viator-card__price-label\">ab<\/span> <strong>44 EUR<\/strong> <span class=\"tv-viator-card__price-pp\">pro Person<\/span><\/p><a class=\"tv-viator-card__cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/de-DE\/tours\/Venice\/Murano-Glass-and-Burano-Lace-Tour-from-Venice\/d522-3731MURANO?mcid=42383&#038;pid=P00051431&#038;medium=api&#038;api_version=2.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Details und buchen <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"tv-viator-card\"><a class=\"tv-viator-card__media\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/de-DE\/tours\/Venice\/Small-Group-Venice-In-A-Day-With-Basilica-San-Marco-and-Doges-Palace-plus-Gondola-Ride\/d522-15693P31?mcid=42383&#038;pid=P00051431&#038;medium=api&#038;api_version=2.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cdn.tripadvisor.com\/media\/attractions-splice-spp-540x360\/15\/82\/98\/df.jpg\" alt=\"Venedig An einem Tag Gondelfahrt durch den Markusdom und Stadtrundfahrt\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><div class=\"tv-viator-card__body\"><h3 class=\"tv-viator-card__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/de-DE\/tours\/Venice\/Small-Group-Venice-In-A-Day-With-Basilica-San-Marco-and-Doges-Palace-plus-Gondola-Ride\/d522-15693P31?mcid=42383&#038;pid=P00051431&#038;medium=api&#038;api_version=2.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Venedig An einem Tag Gondelfahrt durch den Markusdom und Stadtrundfahrt<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"tv-viator-card__meta\"><span class=\"tv-viator-card__stars\" aria-label=\"Bewertung 4,8 von 5\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2605<\/span> 4,8 <span class=\"tv-viator-card__reviews\">(5.256)<\/span><\/span> \u00b7 <span class=\"tv-viator-card__duration\">4 h 30 min<\/span><\/p><p class=\"tv-viator-card__price\"><span class=\"tv-viator-card__price-label\">ab<\/span> <strong>115 EUR<\/strong> <span class=\"tv-viator-card__price-pp\">pro Person<\/span><\/p><a class=\"tv-viator-card__cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/de-DE\/tours\/Venice\/Small-Group-Venice-In-A-Day-With-Basilica-San-Marco-and-Doges-Palace-plus-Gondola-Ride\/d522-15693P31?mcid=42383&#038;pid=P00051431&#038;medium=api&#038;api_version=2.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Details und buchen <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"tv-viator-card\"><a class=\"tv-viator-card__media\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/de-DE\/tours\/Venice\/Doges-Palaces-and-St-Marks-Basilica-with-Skip-the-Line\/d522-3731P262?mcid=42383&#038;pid=P00051431&#038;medium=api&#038;api_version=2.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cdn.tripadvisor.com\/media\/attractions-splice-spp-540x360\/10\/39\/b6\/b6.jpg\" alt=\"Ohne Anstehen: Dogenpalast und Markusdom, vollst\u00e4ndig gef\u00fchrte Tour\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><div class=\"tv-viator-card__body\"><h3 class=\"tv-viator-card__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/de-DE\/tours\/Venice\/Doges-Palaces-and-St-Marks-Basilica-with-Skip-the-Line\/d522-3731P262?mcid=42383&#038;pid=P00051431&#038;medium=api&#038;api_version=2.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Ohne Anstehen: Dogenpalast und Markusdom, vollst\u00e4ndig gef\u00fchrte Tour<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"tv-viator-card__meta\"><span class=\"tv-viator-card__stars\" aria-label=\"Bewertung 4,5 von 5\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2605<\/span> 4,5 <span class=\"tv-viator-card__reviews\">(2.643)<\/span><\/span> \u00b7 <span class=\"tv-viator-card__duration\">2 h<\/span><\/p><p class=\"tv-viator-card__price\"><span class=\"tv-viator-card__price-label\">ab<\/span> <strong>89 EUR<\/strong> <span class=\"tv-viator-card__price-pp\">pro Person<\/span><\/p><a class=\"tv-viator-card__cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/de-DE\/tours\/Venice\/Doges-Palaces-and-St-Marks-Basilica-with-Skip-the-Line\/d522-3731P262?mcid=42383&#038;pid=P00051431&#038;medium=api&#038;api_version=2.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Details und buchen <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"tv-viator-card\"><a class=\"tv-viator-card__media\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/de-DE\/tours\/Venice\/Hidden-Venice-Express-Tour-with-Saint-Marks-Basilica-Rialto-and-Gondola\/d522-24338P29?mcid=42383&#038;pid=P00051431&#038;medium=api&#038;api_version=2.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cdn.tripadvisor.com\/media\/attractions-splice-spp-540x360\/16\/40\/04\/35.jpg\" alt=\"Markusdom &amp; Dogenpalast F\u00fchrung mit Gondelfahrt\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><div class=\"tv-viator-card__body\"><h3 class=\"tv-viator-card__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/de-DE\/tours\/Venice\/Hidden-Venice-Express-Tour-with-Saint-Marks-Basilica-Rialto-and-Gondola\/d522-24338P29?mcid=42383&#038;pid=P00051431&#038;medium=api&#038;api_version=2.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Markusdom &amp; Dogenpalast F\u00fchrung mit Gondelfahrt<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"tv-viator-card__meta\"><span class=\"tv-viator-card__stars\" aria-label=\"Bewertung 4,6 von 5\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2605<\/span> 4,6 <span class=\"tv-viator-card__reviews\">(1.391)<\/span><\/span> \u00b7 <span class=\"tv-viator-card__duration\">3 h 30 min<\/span><\/p><p class=\"tv-viator-card__price\"><span class=\"tv-viator-card__price-label\">ab<\/span> <strong>92 EUR<\/strong> <span class=\"tv-viator-card__price-pp\">pro Person<\/span><\/p><a class=\"tv-viator-card__cta\" 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class=\"tv-viator-card__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/de-DE\/tours\/Venice\/Experience-Venice-Eat-like-the-locals\/d522-9870P9?mcid=42383&#038;pid=P00051431&#038;medium=api&#038;api_version=2.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Essen wie ein Einheimischer : Venedig 3 - Stunde kleine Gruppe Essen Verkostung Tour<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"tv-viator-card__meta\"><span class=\"tv-viator-card__stars\" aria-label=\"Bewertung 4,8 von 5\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2605<\/span> 4,8 <span class=\"tv-viator-card__reviews\">(4.237)<\/span><\/span> \u00b7 <span class=\"tv-viator-card__duration\">2 h 30 min<\/span><\/p><p class=\"tv-viator-card__price\"><span class=\"tv-viator-card__price-label\">ab<\/span> <strong>89 EUR<\/strong> <span class=\"tv-viator-card__price-pp\">pro Person<\/span><\/p><a class=\"tv-viator-card__cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/de-DE\/tours\/Venice\/Experience-Venice-Eat-like-the-locals\/d522-9870P9?mcid=42383&#038;pid=P00051431&#038;medium=api&#038;api_version=2.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Details und buchen <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"tv-viator-card\"><a class=\"tv-viator-card__media\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/de-DE\/tours\/Venice\/Venice-Highlights-Small-Group-Tour\/d522-51192P110?mcid=42383&#038;pid=P00051431&#038;medium=api&#038;api_version=2.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cdn.tripadvisor.com\/media\/attractions-splice-spp-540x360\/16\/0e\/72\/ac.jpg\" alt=\"Venedig: Markusdom &amp; Dogenpalast Tour mit Tickets\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><div class=\"tv-viator-card__body\"><h3 class=\"tv-viator-card__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/de-DE\/tours\/Venice\/Venice-Highlights-Small-Group-Tour\/d522-51192P110?mcid=42383&#038;pid=P00051431&#038;medium=api&#038;api_version=2.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Venedig: Markusdom &amp; Dogenpalast Tour mit Tickets<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"tv-viator-card__meta\"><span class=\"tv-viator-card__stars\" aria-label=\"Bewertung 4,6 von 5\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2605<\/span> 4,6 <span class=\"tv-viator-card__reviews\">(1.413)<\/span><\/span> \u00b7 <span class=\"tv-viator-card__duration\">3 h 10 min<\/span><\/p><p class=\"tv-viator-card__price\"><span class=\"tv-viator-card__price-label\">ab<\/span> <strong>99 EUR<\/strong> <span class=\"tv-viator-card__price-pp\">pro Person<\/span><\/p><a class=\"tv-viator-card__cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/de-DE\/tours\/Venice\/Venice-Highlights-Small-Group-Tour\/d522-51192P110?mcid=42383&#038;pid=P00051431&#038;medium=api&#038;api_version=2.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored 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Bei Buchung erhalten wir eine Provision \u2014 f\u00fcr Sie ohne Mehrkosten.<\/p><\/section>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"tv-reisebuero-cta\"><h3>Alternative: airport transfer with GetYourGuide<\/h3><p>With our affiliate partner GetYourGuide you will find airport transfers by water taxi or shared boat.<\/p><p><a class=\"tv-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/venice-l35\/?partner_id=9C421\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Transfer with GetYourGuide<\/a><\/p><\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions about Marco Polo Airport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"tv-faq\">\n\n<details><summary>Which airport is closer to Venice \u2014 Marco Polo or Treviso?<\/summary><div><p>Marco Polo (VCE) is much closer, 8 km north-east of the island city, compared with 30 km for Treviso (TSF). Marco Polo also has more direct connections from German-speaking countries and a faster journey into the city (bus 20 min. versus a 70-minute bus from Treviso). Treviso only makes sense if the difference in flight price is more than \u20ac30.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n<details><summary>How do I get from Marco Polo Airport into the city?<\/summary><div><p>Four options: 1) ATVO bus to Piazzale Roma \u2014 20 min., \u20ac10 (the fastest public connection). 2) Alilaguna water bus straight to St Mark&#8217;s Square \u2014 75\u201390 min., <span class=\"tv-preis\" data-preis-key=\"alilaguna_einzel\">\u20ac18<\/span> (the most spectacular way to arrive). 3) Water taxi straight to your hotel&#8217;s landing stage \u2014 30\u201345 min., \u20ac130\u2013180 (premium). 4) Rental car + parking in Mestre\/Tronchetto (for Veneto road trips).<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n<details><summary>How much does the Alilaguna water bus cost?<\/summary><div><p>Single <span class=\"tv-preis\" data-preis-key=\"alilaguna_einzel\">\u20ac18<\/span> (2026), return <span class=\"tv-preis\" data-preis-key=\"alilaguna_hin_rueck\">\u20ac32<\/span>. Children under 6 travel free. Three lines: Blue (main connection Murano \u2192 Lido \u2192 San Marco), Orange (via the Grand Canal), Red (seasonal April\u2013October). Journey time 70\u201390 min. depending on the line. Tickets at the airport landing stage or online (alilaguna.it).<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n<details><summary>How long does it take to get from Marco Polo to St Mark&#8217;s Square?<\/summary><div><p>With bus + vaporetto: about 45\u201360 min. (20 min. bus to Piazzale Roma + 5 min. waiting + 30 min. vaporetto line 2 to St Mark&#8217;s Square). With the Alilaguna water bus: 75\u201390 min. direct. With a water taxi: 30\u201345 min. directly to your hotel&#8217;s landing stage. With the bus to Piazzale Roma + on foot: about 1 hour in total.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n<details><summary>Do I need a passport if I come from Germany, Austria or Switzerland?<\/summary><div><p>No. Italy is a Schengen member \u2014 Germans, Austrians and Swiss enter with an ID card. A passport is only recommended for travellers who fly on to further non-Schengen destinations during the trip.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n<details><summary>Is the water taxi from the airport worth it?<\/summary><div><p>For 1\u20132 people usually not \u2014 bus + vaporetto together cost about \u20ac13 per person, a water taxi \u20ac130\u2013180 per boat. Per person with 4 travellers it is about \u20ac35\u201345, which puts the comfort surcharge into perspective. Recommendation: for families with a lot of luggage or travellers with a premium hotel right on a water landing stage. For standard trips bus + vaporetto is much more practical.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n<details><summary>Is there Wi-Fi at Marco Polo Airport?<\/summary><div><p>Yes, free and with no time limit. Registration by email or social login. Recommendation: connect at the baggage belt or in the arrivals area \u2014 then booking Alilaguna tickets or a water taxi online goes smoothly.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n<details><summary>Which rental car providers are at the airport?<\/summary><div><p>All the big providers directly at the terminal: Hertz, Sixt, Avis, Europcar, Budget, Maggiore, Goldcar. Pick-up within 10\u201315 minutes with no shuttle. Prices from approx. \u20ac35\/day for a small car, from \u20ac70\/day for an SUV\/premium car. Recommendation: fully comprehensive cover with a \u20ac0 excess \u2014 Italian city traffic and tight parking spaces are demanding.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n<details><summary>Can I park at the airport if I come by car from southern Germany?<\/summary><div><p>Yes. P1 (short stay) from \u20ac4\/hour for drop-offs\/pick-ups, P2 (long stay) from \u20ac22\/day. Off-site Park&amp;Stay with a shuttle from \u20ac8\/day (book online via Parclick or ParkVia). For longer stays (5+ days) off-site parking is clearly worthwhile. Directly at the airport terminal: P2 is the standard long-stay option.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n<details><summary>When does the last bus to Piazzale Roma leave?<\/summary><div><p>The ATVO express bus runs from about 5:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. (hourly night buses), matched to the last scheduled flights. ACTV line 5 runs from about 5:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. For late-landing flights there is therefore almost always a bus connection \u2014 a water taxi only if the bus is too late.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n<details><summary>Can the airport be reached during Acqua Alta?<\/summary><div><p>Yes, the airport itself is on raised ground and can always be reached. The journey after landing can be affected depending on your means of transport: Alilaguna is cancelled at water levels above 130 cm, the bus to Piazzale Roma almost always runs (occasionally diverted), and the water taxi is similar to Alilaguna. With an Acqua Alta warning above 110 cm, plan the bus as plan B.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n<details><summary>Are there lounges at the airport?<\/summary><div><p>Yes, the Plaza Premium Lounge (for Priority Pass, Marriott Bonvoy Platinum status, Aspire card holders). A high-standard buffet, drinks and quiet seating areas. Day pass from \u20ac35 on the spot. Free for frequent flyers with Priority Pass \u2014 highly recommended before a long flight.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"tv-reisebuero-cta\"><h2>Package holiday with a flight from your home airport<\/h2><p>Would you like to book flight, hotel and transfer from a single source? Our travel agency puts together package holidays to Venice \u2014 from all home airports in German-speaking countries with a direct connection to Marco Polo, a hotel in San Marco, Cannaregio or Dorsoduro, and a transfer solution by bus or water taxi. 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