How to Reach Venice Marco Polo Airport by Bus and Train
Venice Marco Polo Airport does not have its own railway station, but it is perfectly easy to reach via a combined train and bus journey.
This short guide explains how the train and bus connection to Venice Marco Polo Airport works.
Option 1: Venezia Mestre to the Airport
This is the best option for people staying in Mestre, the modern mainland part of Venice, or in other towns and cities in the wider Veneto region, such as Padua or Treviso.
First, you need to reach Venezia Mestre railway station, either by taking a train from other Italian towns or cities or by walking from your hotel in Mestre.
Next, you need to walk from Venezia Mestre railway station to the adjacent bus station.
From there, you can take the ATVO bus 35B, which goes directly from Mestre railway station to Venice Marco Polo Airport.
If you arrive at Venice Marco Polo Airport and need to reach the railway station, simply make the journey in reverse and take bus 35B from the airport to Mestre station.
ATVO airport bus stop at Venice Mestre railway station. ©AndyBTravels
Option 2: Historic Venice to the Airport
If you are staying in the historic old town of Venice in the lagoon, you first need to walk or take a local Vaporetto ferry to reach Piazzale Roma, a large square at the start of the causeway to the mainland.
From Piazzale Roma, ATVO operates bus 35A directly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, making this the most convenient way to travel between the historic old town and the airport.
Timetables and buying tickets
Bus timetables for both line 35A (Piazzale Roma-Airport) and line 35B (Mestre-Airport) can be found here.
You can book both train tickets and the ATVO bus in advance through the reliable booking website Omio.
Use the Omio search tool below to compare prices and schedules of trains and buses.
Alternatively, you can buy tickets at the bus station from ticket machines or the ticket office.
The alternative: Vaporetto
An alternative way to travel between the airport and the historic heart of Venice is by taking a fast Vaporetto ferry, although it is more expensive than the bus.
Check the Alilaguna website for more details.
Gondolas in Venice. ©AndyBTravels
Conclusion
If you want to reach Venice Marco Polo Airport by train, or if you have just arrived and need to get to the railway station, you will find the journey simple and convenient.
ATVO buses link Venice Airport with Mestre, the modern mainland part of Venice, with connections from Mestre railway station to regional trains across the Veneto region, and with Piazzale Roma in the historic old town of Venice.
