# VCE — Venice (Venice Marco Polo)

> VCE (Venice Marco Polo) is the main international airport serving Venice, Italy. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/vce-venice

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Alilaguna water bus to Venice (Blue/Orange/Red line)
- **Typical fare:** €15
- **Journey time:** 60–90 min
- **Pickup point:** Walk 7 min to water terminal
- **Key warning:** Private water taxi is €120–€150. Refuse if you didn't pre-book.
- **Fare reality (VCE → San Marco):** expected €10–€27 · concerning €60+ · likely scam €150+ private water taxi
- **Overall risk:** medium — Water transport is essential. Alilaguna boat is the iconic, cheap way to Venice proper.
- **Last updated:** May 2026 (high confidence)

## Ways out of VCE, ranked

1. **Alilaguna water bus** _(recommended)_ — cost €15, journey 60–90 min, wait Every 30 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Iconic; Direct
   - Cons: Slow; Limited stops
2. **ATVO Bus 35 + Vaporetto** _(recommended)_ — cost €10 + €9.50, journey 45–75 min, wait Every 30 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Cheap
   - Cons: Two legs
3. **Private Water Taxi** — cost €120–€150, journey 30 min, wait 0–10 min, payment Card.
   - Pros: Fastest
   - Cons: Very expensive
4. **Land taxi to Piazzale Roma + vaporetto** — cost €45 + €9.50, journey 30–45 min, wait 0–10 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Door-to-door to road end
   - Cons: Pricier

## First 30 minutes after landing at VCE

1. Walk 7 min to water terminal (covered walkway)
2. Buy Alilaguna ticket (€15 one-way / €27 return)
3. Or ATVO bus 35 (€10) to Piazzale Roma
4. From Piazzale Roma: vaporetto into Venice (€9.50)
5. Plan 75–120 min total to most stops

## Common scams at VCE

- **'Official' water taxi tout** (high risk): Driver claims to be 'official' and quotes €200. _How to avoid:_ Only book via desk inside arrivals or pre-book online.
- **Vaporetto overcharge** (low risk): Tourist sold a multi-day pass they don't need. _How to avoid:_ Buy single ticket if just one transfer.

## Payment warnings at VCE

- Contactless accepted on Alilaguna and ATVO
- Pre-book water taxi for fixed price

## Arrival checklist for VCE

- Alilaguna €15
- ATVO + vaporetto cheaper
- Never private water taxi blind

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Last updated: May 2026

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