Flying into Veneto? You’ve got plenty of well-connected airports to choose from. Whether you’re landing in Venice, Treviso, Verona, or Bologna, getting to your destination is straightforward.
Here’s a simple guide to the transport options, costs, and travel times to the nearest city. Get ready to hit the road (or tracks) with ease.
1. Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Venice Marco Polo
Getting to Venice from Marco Polo Airport is easy and suits all budgets. Take a cheap and simple bus ride, or treat yourself to a private boat trip across the lagoon. Just 13 km from the city, Marco Polo Airport is the main gateway to Venice, with plenty of ways to get there.
- ATVO Bus to Venice (Piazzale Roma)
Cost: €10 one-way, €18 return
Frequency: Every 20–30 minutes
Travel Time: 20–25 minutes
Booking & Timetable: ATVO Official Website - ACTV Bus (Line 5) to Venice (Piazzale Roma)
Cost: €8 one-way, €15 return
Frequency: Every 15 minutes
Travel Time: 25 minutes
Booking & Timetable: ACTV Official Website - Alilaguna Water Bus to Venice (Various Stops)
Cost: €15 one-way, €27 return
Frequency: Every 30 minutes
Travel Time: 50–60 minutes
Booking & Timetable: Alilaguna Official Website - Taxi Options
- Land Taxi: Approx. €40; travel time ~20 minutes to Piazzale Roma
- Water Taxi: €100–120; travel time ~30–40 minutes for a direct ride to Venice canals
Note: Water taxis are a premium option but offer a scenic entry into
Treviso Airport (TSF)
Treviso Airport (TSF)
Treviso Airport, located about 31 km from Venice and just 3 km from Treviso itself, is a favourite for budget travellers. Reaching Venice is easy with affordable buses and shuttles, but don’t overlook Treviso—it’s a charming city known for its canals, medieval walls, and excellent prosecco. If you have time, it’s well worth exploring before heading to your next destination.
- ATVO Bus to Venice (Piazzale Roma)
Cost: €12 one-way, €22 return
Frequency: Scheduled around flight arrivals
Travel Time: 40–70 minutes
Booking & Timetable: ATVO Official Website - Taxi to Venice
Cost: Approx. €70–€80
Travel Time: Around 40 minutes
Availability: Taxis are available outside the airport, though availability can vary. - Train Connection via Treviso Station
- Step 1: Shuttle bus to Treviso station (€3)
- Step 2: Train from Treviso to Venice Santa Lucia (€3.60)
- Travel Time (Total): ~1 hour
Booking & Timetable for Trains: Trenitalia Official Website
3. Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)
Treviso (TSF)
Just 12 km from the city centre, Verona Villafranca Airport makes it a breeze to get into Verona. From there, you can enjoy this beautiful city, famous for its Roman amphitheatre and its ties to Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. If Venice is on your itinerary, there’s also a handy train connection to get you there with ease.
- Aerobus Shuttle to Verona Porta Nuova Station
Cost: €6 one-way
Frequency: Every 20 minutes
Travel Time: 15–20 minutes
Booking & Timetable: Aerobus Official Website - Taxi to Verona
Cost: Approx. €20–€25
Travel Time: 15 minutes - Train from Verona to Venice
Cost: €9–€22, depending on train type (Regionale or Frecciarossa)
Travel Time: ~1.5 hours
Booking & Timetable: Trenitalia Official Website
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) might be 150 km from Venice, but it’s a great alternative with excellent transport links. A quick tram ride takes you straight to Bologna’s city centre and main train station. From there, you can easily catch frequent trains to Venice or head off in other directions to explore The Veneto and beyond.
- Marconi Express Shuttle to Bologna Centrale Station
Cost: €11 one-way, €20 round trip
Frequency: Every 7 minutes
Travel Time: ~7 minutes
Booking & Timetable: Marconi Express Official Website - Taxi to Bologna City Centre
Cost: Approx. €15–€20
Travel Time: 15 minutes - Train from Bologna to Venice
Cost: €10–€35, depending on train type
Travel Time: ~1.5 hours
Booking & Timetable: Trenitalia Official Website
Final Notes
With four well-connected airports serving Veneto and its surroundings, getting here is both convenient and flexible. Marco Polo in Venice and Villafranca in Verona offer quick access to their cities, while Treviso and Bologna provide great alternatives with excellent transport links.
Many budget airlines operate flights to these airports, so you can often find great deals if you book in advance. Wherever you choose to land, a little planning goes a long way—sort out your transport options early to enjoy a smooth onward journey and more time exploring this beautiful region.
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