End your vacation on the right foot with a private transfer from your cruise ship in Venice directly to Marco Polo Airport (VCE). This is a direct, door-to-door service with a professional English-speaking driver, no shared shuttles, no waiting for other passengers. Marco Polo Airport is about 13 kilometers (8 miles) from the Venice cruise terminal, and the full transfer typically takes about 45 minutes.
Luggage Allowance: Each person may bring one large suitcase and one personal item - backpack, purse. If you have additional bags, oversized items, golf clubs, or mobility equipment, please contact us before booking so we can arrange the right vehicle.
Vehicle Types: Vehicle size is matched to your group - sedans for 1-2 passengers, minivans for 3-6, and minibuses for 7-8. All are air-conditioned, non-smoking, and licensed for private transport.
Total Transfer Time: Plan on approximately 45 minutes.
Flight Timing: Most travelers plan to arrive at Marco Polo Airport about 2 hours before an international flight; if you'd like extra cushion, arriving 3 hours before departure is a safe margin. Let us know your preferred pickup time when booking.
Larger Groups: For groups that exceed our standard vehicle capacity, we can arrange additional vehicles or a larger coach. Use the group request button on this page or contact us with your group size and travel date for a custom quote.
Cruise Ship Now Arriving in Ravenna Instead of Venice?
Since 2021, large cruise ships have been restricted from entering the historic center of Venice by lagoon, and some cruise itineraries listed as "Venice" now dock instead at Ravenna's Porto Corsini, roughly 90 miles (145km) south along the Adriatic coast. If your ship is calling at Ravenna rather than the Venice cruise terminal, Private Shore Trips also runs regular private transfers between Venice hotels and Ravenna cruise port. See our Ravenna Cruise Port Transfers page for all available routes.