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The 15 Best Water Taxi & Airport Transfers in Venice

50 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.2 average  ·  from $46

Arriving by water is the right first look at Venice, and a private launch beats the crowded ferry. These 15 transfers cover Marco Polo airport, the cruise port and the train station, priced and timed, with a note on how many the boat seats.

Venice Marco Polo Airport Link Arrival Transfer - San Marco, Rialto, and Piazzale Roma: how to choose your best stop
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Venice Marco Polo Airport Link Arrival Transfer

1.Venice Marco Polo Airport Link Arrival Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3,977 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $46Our pick

Shared boat transfer from Venice Marco Polo Airport to San Marco, Rialto, or Piazzale Roma, timed for an easy hotel drop off.

“Make sure you get the voucher before you make the 10 minute journey on the moving walkways down to the waterway, otherwise you will have to go all the way back. We have booked this previously and there were 6 of us on the boat, and it was a great way to arrive in Venice. This time, they put 12 of us in the boat, plus all the cases, and it was a horrendous journey! Our case and contents got soaking wet, the boat was so low in the water with too many people, and the driver had to rearrange everyone to stop it being lopsided! It was a 50…”

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Venice Marco Polo Airport Link Departure Transfer - Getting to the Boat: Vouchers, Office 71, and a 15-Minute Buffer
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Venice Marco Polo Airport Link Departure Transfer

2.Venice Marco Polo Airport Link Departure Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,806 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $46

Shared water taxi link from Venice to Marco Polo Airport with luggage help, flexible pickup points, and Grand Canal views, all for about $47.

“The boat ride to the airport was a lot of fun & what a way to end our trip. We only had to walk a few minutes from our Airbnb to the pickup dock. The boat picked us up promptly. The driver helped us with our luggage. It was amazing to watch our drivers skills with the boat. It was an awesome way to leave Venice.”

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Venice Marco Polo Airport Private Arrival Transfer via Motorboat - The motorboat transfer flow: from Marco Polo to your nearest dock
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Venice Marco Polo Airport Private Arrival Transfer via Motorboat

3.Venice Marco Polo Airport Private Arrival Transfer via Motorboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 953 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $301

Private motorboat arrival transfer from Venice Marco Polo Airport to your hotel, with meet and greet options, 24 hour service, and scenic lagoon views.

“Smooth, professional and friendly experience transferring from the airport to our hotel. The woman who met our plane was very friendly and helpful. Our boat driver helped us with our luggage and provided a safe and very nice boat ride. Very happy with everything and I’d recommend this.”

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Murano by Private Watertaxi Including Glass Blowing Demo with Hotel Pickup - The Colleoni glassworks experience: demo, technique, and the showroom reality check
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Murano by Private Watertaxi Including Glass Blowing Demo with Hotel Pickup

4.Murano by Private Watertaxi Including Glass Blowing Demo with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 297 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Private water-taxi to Murano with a glassblowing demo at Colleoni, quick Duomo visit, and free time to wander the island, ending in Murano.

“With all the positive reviews, picked this particular excursion and due to the unprofessional and unmotivated guide Gianluca, what should have been a positive experience during into a near argument shouting match after the Murano visit. Everything up to the glass making demo (extremely short, not 20 minutes as indicated) plus sales showroom was somewhat normal. However as we left, Gianluca met up with us and asked if we wanted to go back to the hotel or get dropped off near San Marco Square. This is around 15:00 with nearly 90 minutes left. We discussed both options and assuming he was planning out the end of the excursion, surprisingly he…”

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Venice Marco Polo Airport Private Departure Transfer - The private motorboat ride: what 30 minutes feels like in real life
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Venice Marco Polo Airport Private Departure Transfer

5.Venice Marco Polo Airport Private Departure Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 245 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $301

Private motorboat transfer from Venice hotels to Marco Polo Airport with 24/7 meet-and-greet, up to 6, and an easy arrival to check-in.

“Wonderful experience, picked us up right at the hotel and was very helpful and kind. Highly recommend this service for a private transfer to the airport”

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Venice Private Departure Transfer by Water Taxi: Central Venice to Cruise Port - Meet and greet vs full service, and what that changes for you
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Venice Private Departure Transfer by Water Taxi: Central Venice to Cruise Port

6.Venice Private Departure Transfer by Water Taxi: Central Venice to Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 116 reviews · 25 minutes (approx.) · from $210

Private water taxi from central Venice to your cruise port. Flexible pickup, English support, and quick boarding to reduce stress.

“The tour operator came to our hotel 2 hours before the time we scheduled to take us to our cruise ship. When they came at the right time, we had to walk a bit to the water taxi station where the boat could not get close to the dock, so I had to to be lifted into the boat.”

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Venice Private Arrival Transfer by Water Taxi: Cruise Port to Central Venice - Meet-and-Greet vs Full Service, What Changes for You
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Venice Private Arrival Transfer by Water Taxi: Cruise Port to Central Venice

7.Venice Private Arrival Transfer by Water Taxi: Cruise Port to Central Venice

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 108 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $195

Private water taxi arrival from Venice cruise terminal to central Venice, with meet-and-assist options, canal views, and a door-to-door choice.

“I don't normally write reviews, but this experience was so bad I felt I needed to let others know. Just finished up a 12 day cruise in Venice, and wanted a private taxi to take us directly to our Hotel in Venice which had waterway access. Had to wait an hour for the taxi and was dropped of with a 10 min walk to the Hotel with many large size bags. Yes, I was one of those families you see trying to cross the crowded bridges with large bags, a situation I was trying to avoid. Friends traveling with us got a taxi at the taxi stand and got picked…”

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Venice Shared Departure Transfer: Central Venice to Marittima Cruise Port - Price and value at $46.86: when shared makes sense
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Venice Shared Departure Transfer: Central Venice to Marittima Cruise Port

8.Venice Shared Departure Transfer: Central Venice to Marittima Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 87 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $46

Shared boat transfer from central Venice to Marittima cruise port with pickup near San Marco, Rialto, or Piazzale Roma, plus scenic lagoon views.

“I booked this company to take us to Venice and pick us up for a transfer to the cruise port. When I asked the operator to confirm the pick up time, I was told they would fax my hotel with the confirmation, which they did. They did pick us up at the time I requested, although a little late. Since this was a shared service, they picked up additional passengers. That I can understand. The transfer took over an hour which got us to the terminal a little later that I wanted. My problem with this operator is the staff at the counter and the boat driver are rude.”

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Venice: Marco Polo Airport Private Transfer to Hotel by Car& Boat - Mercedes to the dock, with luggage handled the way Venice demands
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Venice: Marco Polo Airport Private Transfer to Hotel by Car& Boat

9.Marco Polo Airport Private Transfer to Hotel by Car& Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 84 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $187

Marco Polo Airport to Venice hotel by Mercedes and private water taxi. Name-sign meet, flight tracking, luggage help, WiFi, fast and easy.

“This service is definitely worth the $$ especially if you have several pieces of luggage. Capt Mirko and Marcello are a great team to transfer between the city and the airport smoothly. Communication through WhatsApp was timely and clear. . Highly recommend.”

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Private Departure Transfer from Venice to Marco Polo Airport - Timing tips for early departures and slow airport moments
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Private Departure Transfer from Venice to Marco Polo Airport

10.Private Departure Transfer from Venice to Marco Polo Airport

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $237

Private Venice transfer by water taxi to San Giuliano, then a minivan to Marco Polo Airport. Door-to-dock, no shared transport stress.

“The water taxi arrived around 10 minutes early and was ready when we came out from our hotel. He got us to the airport in 30 minutes and directed us to the driver who took our luggage to his SUV. The driver was very friendly and helpful. I thought it was a bit pricey but it saves time getting to the airport.”

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Venice Airport VCE to Venice Hotels Transportation - Drop-Off Reality: Where the Boat Can Leave You
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Venice Airport VCE to Venice Hotels Transportation

Shared Departure Transfer: Venice Hotels to Venice Train or Bus Station - Shared water taxi reality: waiting, group size, and crowd levels
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Shared Departure Transfer: Venice Hotels to Venice Train or Bus Station

12.Shared Departure Transfer: Venice Hotels to Venice Train or Bus Station

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 73 reviews · 10 minutes (approx.) · from $46

Shared Venice water taxi from hotels to Santa Lucia Station or Piazzale Roma bus terminal, air-conditioned, luggage help, 24/7 service.

“Take the shared taxi, the public transportation was packed like sardines. It’s more expensive but well worth it if travelling with luggage. Picked us up close to the hotel.”

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Venice Shared Arrival Transfer: Marittima Cruise Port to Central Venice - The lagoon ride itself: timing, comfort, and luggage handling
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Venice Shared Arrival Transfer: Marittima Cruise Port to Central Venice

13.Venice Shared Arrival Transfer: Marittima Cruise Port to Central Venice

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 72 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $46

Shared boat transfer from Venice Marittima cruise port to San Marco, Rialto or Piazzale Roma, with easy pre-paid check-in.

“Tour operator did not show up nor respond to text and cellphone calls. We had difficulty finding other accommodations at an additional costs for a water taxi from Marrittima to our hotel. In discussions with Viator they refunded our money. But, I do these transfers with Viator to have a stress free experience in a place that I am not familiar with, especially Vience where transportation is more complicated.”

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Private Arrival Transfer: Venice Train or Bus Stations to Venice Hotels - What Happens Once You’re on the Water Taxi
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Private Arrival Transfer: Venice Train or Bus Stations to Venice Hotels

Transfer from Venice Airport to Trieste - A/C Comfort in a Van Built for 8, Not 18
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Transfer from Venice Airport to Trieste

15.Transfer from Venice Airport to Trieste

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $210Top rated

Small-group A/C van transfer from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Trieste, with easy pickup, no long waits, and door-to-door drop off.

“Mattia kept in touch before the meeting. Good drive to Tieste, interesting chats on the way. A young company that deserves to succeed.”

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