Getting to Venice soon? Tips on How to Get There and Entry Fee Details 🇮🇹
Ciao Venezia!
With its enchanting canals, captivating architecture, and iconic bridges, Venice stands as one of Italy's most picturesque cities. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the entire city is a masterpiece.
Adding to its allure, the annual Venice Carnival, renowned globally for its elaborate costumes and masks, is scheduled from Sat, Jan 27, 2024, to Tue, Feb 13, 2024. 🎭 This year, themed "Ad Oriente. Il viaggio mirabolante di Marco Polo," the carnival celebrates the adventurous spirit of Marco Polo, one of its greatest travelers, marking the 700th anniversary of his death.
If you're considering a visit to the Floating City soon, stay tuned for helpful tips on how to get there and insights into the upcoming entry fee (spring 2024), ensuring a worry-free experience.
How to get there
If you're arriving by air, your destination is Venice Marco Polo Airport (Aeroporto di Venezia Marco Polo). Keep in mind that many low-cost flights touch down at Treviso Airport (Aeroporto di Treviso - Antonio Canova).
Treviso Airport
If you've landed in Treviso, there are a couple of ways to reach Venezia:
Option 1
- Take the bus to Mestre (purchase tickets at the airport, known as Treviso Airport Bus Express by ATVO).
- Then, catch the train from Mestre to Venice (the train station is Stazione di Venezia Santa Lucia).
I'll leave at the end the timetables for the Treviso Airport Bus Express so you can have an idea on schedules and costs.
Option 2
- Board a bus (e.g., 101, 103, or others depending on the arrival time) to the central train station in Treviso (Treviso - Piazzale Duca D’Aosta) (or take a taxi available just outside the station).
- Take the train from Treviso to Venice.
All of these options also apply for your return journey.
About the airport
It's smaller than the Marco Polo Airport, so you should consider to arrive with time due to limited customs capacity; queues may form! (nope, don't arrive 20 minutes before the gate is closing because you ain't gonna catch the flight back haha), and limited dining options are available, so plan accordingly.
Entry fee (since Spring 2024)
Starting in spring 2024, Venice will implement a booking system and an entry fee for day trippers. Visitors who are not staying overnight in Venice (and reside outside the Veneto region) will need to make online reservations and pay a fee of €5 during peak tourism periods of the year. Those already staying in Venice accommodations are subject to a tourist tax.
The fee will be applicable on 29 days, spanning from April 25 to May 5 and during weekends in May and June. It excludes the Festa della Repubblica weekend (June 1-2) and the first two weekends of July. The day-tripper fee is limited to peak hours from 8:30 am to 4 pm.
The entry fee will not be applied to the smaller islands.
Useful links
Now that you've arrived in Venezia, it's time to savor the experience! While I organize some tips and highlight places to explore, here are some useful links to assist with your travel preparation.
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