How much is the water taxi in Venice vaporetto?

Regular Vaporetto ticket for 75 minutes (9.50 ?) Day ticket, which is valid for the water buses in Venice and the islands of Lido, Murano and Burano (25 ?) Travel Card for 2 days, which is valid for the water buses in Venice and the islands of Lido, Murano and Burano (35 ?)



In 2026, the price difference between a private Water Taxi and the public Vaporetto (water bus) in Venice is significant, reflecting the gap between "luxury" and "utility." A single 75-minute Vaporetto ticket costs €9.50, and a 24-hour tourist pass is approximately €25. In contrast, a private Water Taxi ride within the historic center typically starts at €60 to €80, while a transfer from Marco Polo Airport directly to a hotel dock can cost between €110 and €150. While the vaporetto is the affordable "local" way to travel, it can be extremely crowded and slow due to multiple stops. The water taxi, however, provides a direct, "James Bond-style" experience that can navigate the narrower side canals where the large vaporetti cannot go. For groups of 6 or more, a water taxi can actually be surprisingly cost-effective on a "per person" basis, offering the convenience of door-to-door luggage assistance and a private, scenic tour of the city's waterways without the "mosh pit" experience of the public transit system during peak tourist season.

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You can even travel by water – only in Venice! The shuttle usually chosen by tourists is Alilaguna, a vaporetto that leaves directly from the airport dock to Venice (price: € 15 / 1h and it takes an hour and a half).

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To use a water taxi, you can purchase a voucher from the water taxi transport desk in the arrivals hall at the airport. Then, walk down to the dock and present the voucher at the taxi desk. Otherwise, you can contact our Italy Travel Experts and we'll book one for you in advance!

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What's included
  • Unlimited use of the public transport (ACTV vaporetti and buses) in the city of Venice.
  • Unlimited use of the water-buses and buses in Lido, the lagoon islands, Mestre and Marghera.
  • Unlimited use of train R and RV in the municipality of Venice (only if option 1 day Ticket + Trenitalia is selected)


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A ride within 75 minutes costs about 7.50 euros, a one-day ticket costs 20 euros, and a two-day ticket costs 30 euros. Discounts available for those under 29!

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Prices. The rates of the city's water taxis are fixed depending on the different companies, the distance and the number of people. A Water Taxi from Venice Marco Polo Airport to the city centre costs approximately between € 105 ( US$ 112.40) and € 135 ( US$ 144.50).

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When it comes to tipping taxi drivers in Italy, it's pretty simple. Most locals simply round up, so if your fare comes to 18 euro, and you leave your taxi driver with 20 euro ? that gesture would be very appreciated.

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The transfer from Venezia Santa Lucia train station to Venice city hotel or private address takes about 20/30 minutes, depending on where you need to go and its price ranges from a minimum of 115 euros for a Venice water taxi for 3 people to around 139 euros for one that carries 8 people.

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The Vaporetto from Marco Polo Airport to Venice is operated by Alilaguna, which has three lines that travel from the airport (blue, orange and red). Pick the line that will stop closest to your hotel.

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The ACTV Tourist tickets include transportation on the various vaporettos and the land buses, meaning that it is valid not only in Venice, but in Mestre and in Lido. This travel card is especially worthwhile if you are staying in Venezia Lido or in any other island in the Venetian Lagoon.

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