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Port guide: compare transport from Venise / Marghera

Venise, Italy 17 transport option(s) compared
60 min Recommended return before ship
Port exit : Easy

Venise / Marghera

Port call at Venise / Marghera, in Venise (Italy). Leaving the port is straightforward and the town centre is walkable from the pier. The cheapest option, Walk to Piazzale Roma, is free, and the fastest takes around 5 min. No ship shuttle has been reported for this port call.

The boat docks at the industrial port of Marghera and is then transferred by small boat to the terminal in the port of Marittima in Venice. Access to the city by vaporetto (line 2) or people mover (cable car) and then on foot.

Venezia Terminal Passeggeri – Marittima
Cheapest option Free Walk to Piazzale Roma
Fastest option 5 min People Mover to Piazzale Roma
Simplest option Walk to Piazzale Roma Very simple
Ship shuttle Not available No comment.

Practical tips

  • Vaporetto line 2 from Marittima
  • Alternatively, ACTV bus to Piazzale Roma
  • People mover easily accessible on foot

Warnings

  • Massive overtourism
  • Vaporetti packed in summer
  • Heavy objects that are difficult to transport

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Best option summary

By choosing your cruise line's official shuttle, you opt for complete peace of mind: even if it isn't the cheapest option, this transfer is treated as an excursion, which means the ship will wait for the shuttle before setting sail.

Ship shuttle Not available

No ship shuttle reported.

Recommended local alternative Walk to Piazzale Roma

Free - 15 min - Free according to the ship's departure times

Free access to Venice's main bus, taxi and vaporetto hubs

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Choose whether you want to stay near the port, reach a connection, or go on a longer excursion.

Transport options

17 option(s) shown for Venise / Marghera

Walk to Piazzale Roma

Piazzale Roma

Walk Distant excursion
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Free access to Venice's main bus, taxi and vaporetto hubs

Attention point

Uncomfortable with heavy luggage or large crowds

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; take the Marittima exit towards Piazzale Roma, a convenient starting point for ACTV, buses and taxis.

Source : Venezia Terminal Passeggeri; AVM People Mover;

People Mover to Piazzale Roma

Piazzale Roma

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 1,50 €
Estimated duration 5 min
Frequency Every few minutes according to AVM timetable
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

The quickest and easiest way to get from Marittima to the Venice hub

Attention point

Do not go directly to San Marco or Rialto

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; use the People Mover from Marittima to Piazzale Roma, then vaporetto, bus or walk.

Source : AVM People Mover; Venezia Terminal Passeggeri

Road taxi to Venezia Mestre

Venezia Mestre

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 35,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Available by reservation or taxi rank depending on port access
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct to Mestre hotels, station and car parks

Attention point

More expensive than bus or train

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful with luggage or hotel in Mestre

Source : Venezia Terminal Passeggeri; ; services taxi locaux

Road taxi to Marco Polo airport

Venice Marco Polo airport

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 45,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Available by reservation or taxi rank depending on port access
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct and convenient after disembarking with luggage

Attention point

More expensive than airport bus from Piazzale Roma

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check whether pick-up is possible at Marittima or Piazzale Roma, depending on the stopover.

Source : Venezia Terminal Passeggeri; Aéroport Marco Polo;

Taxi boat to Rialto

Rialto Bridge / Grand Canal

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 90,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Available by reservation or water taxi rank
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Very direct and comfortable in historic Venice

Attention point

Very high cost compared to vaporetto

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book an official boat taxi and confirm the fare before departure

Source : Venezia Terminal Passeggeri; water taxi officiels;

Taxi boat to San Marco

Saint Mark's Square / San Marco

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 120,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Available by reservation or water taxi rank
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

The most comfortable way of getting directly to San Marco

Attention point

Very costly and sensitive to lagoon traffic conditions

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful with luggage, reduced mobility or severe time constraints

Source : Venezia Terminal Passeggeri; water taxi officiels;

Walk to Venezia Santa Lucia

Venezia Santa Lucia

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Allows you to reach the railway station without transport

Attention point

Urban crossing with bridges and luggage that can be a real pain

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful only if travelling light, otherwise People Mover or taxi recommended

Source : Venezia Terminal Passeggeri; Trenitalia;

Bus / tram to Mestre Centro

Mestre Centro

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 1,50 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Frequent from Piazzale Roma according to AVM/ACTV timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Economical to reach Mestre from Venice

Attention point

You have to get to Piazzale Roma before the bus or tram

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, reach Piazzale Roma then bus or tram to Mestre Centro

Source : AVM; ACTV;

Train to Mestre via Santa Lucia

Venezia Mestre

Train Near the port
Estimated cost 1,50 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Very frequent trains from Venezia Santa Lucia
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Fast and economical to reach Mestre or continue by train

Attention point

Need to reach Venezia Santa Lucia from Marittima

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, reach Santa Lucia then short train to Venezia Mestre

Source : Trenitalia; RFI;

Vaporetto ACTV to Rialto

Rialto Bridge / Rialto stop

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost 9,50 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Common according to ACTV 1 or 2
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Very convenient for reaching Rialto and enjoying the Grand Canal

Attention point

More expensive than a single walk or a city ground ticket

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, go to Piazzale Roma then take the ACTV vaporetto to Rialto.

Source : ACTV; Venezia Unica;

ACTV vaporetto to San Marco

Saint Mark's Square / San Marco Vallaresso

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost 9,50 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency Common according to ACTV 1 or 2
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Classic option for direct access to the Saint-Marc area

Attention point

Time varies according to traffic and route chosen

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, go to Piazzale Roma then ACTV vaporetto to San Marco

Source : ACTV; Venezia Unica;

ACTV / ATVO bus to Marco Polo airport

Venice Marco Polo airport

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 10,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Frequent from Piazzale Roma according to timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Low-cost option for getting to the airport after disembarkation

Attention point

Need to reach Piazzale Roma from Marittima

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, People Mover or walk to Piazzale Roma then ACTV/ATVO airport bus

Source : Venezia Unica; ACTV; ATVO

VTC to Venezia Mestre

Venezia Mestre

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 45,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Comfortable to reach Mestre with luggage

Attention point

More expensive than train, bus or tram

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; confirm in advance the exact pick-up point at the terminal

Source : NCC Venise; ; Venezia Terminal Passeggeri

VTC to Marco Polo airport

Venice Marco Polo airport

Private car (VTC) Station / airport
Estimated cost 55,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency On request via application or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Price known in advance and route geolocated

Attention point

Pick-up may need to be adjusted according to port access

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the exact pick-up point at Marittima or Piazzale Roma

Source : NCC Venise; Aéroport Marco Polo;

Walk to Rialto

Rialto Bridge

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

A gradual introduction to Venice on foot

Attention point

Long route with bridges, crowds and sometimes difficult orientation

Accessibility : Moyenne

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; for passengers who like to walk and don't have heavy luggage

Source : Venezia Terminal Passeggeri; ; Visit Venezia

Train to Padua via Santa Lucia

Padova

Train Near the port
Estimated cost 5,00 €
Estimated duration 60 min
Frequency Frequent trains from Venezia Santa Lucia
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Easy excursion to Padua without a car

Attention point

Need to reach Venezia Santa Lucia before the train

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, reach Santa Lucia then regional or express train to Padova

Source : Trenitalia; RFI;

Train to Verona via Santa Lucia

Verona Porta Nuova

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 12,00 €
Estimated duration 100 min
Frequency Regular trains from Venezia Santa Lucia
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

A car-free trip to Verona

Attention point

Long route for a short stopover; return to be secured

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, go to Santa Lucia then take the train to Verona Porta Nuova

Source : Trenitalia; RFI;

Indicative data based on local sources and field estimates.