Treviso airport transfer to Venice: ATVO bus, taxi and private options

Flying into Treviso instead of Marco Polo usually means a cheaper fare and a slightly longer, road-based journey into Venice. None of the options below are complicated, but picking the wrong one for your arrival time or group size can add an hour of stress to a trip that should start smoothly. This guide walks through every practical option, what each one actually costs once you add the connecting vaporetto, and which choice makes sense for solo travellers, families and late arrivals.

Distance to Venice	30 km (mainland airport, no water access)
Fastest option	Private transfer, around €70–90, 40–55 min
Cheapest option	ATVO bus, €13, 65–75 min to Piazzale Roma
Onward to hotel	Walk or vaporetto (€9.50) from Piazzale Roma
Booking ahead	Recommended for private transfers and night arrivals

What to know before flying into Treviso

Treviso Airport (IATA: TSF, officially Aeroporto di Treviso Antonio Canova) handles primarily low-cost airline traffic — Ryanair is the dominant operator, with routes from various UK, Irish, and European cities. If your booking confirmation says TSF or Treviso, you are arriving here, not at Venice Marco Polo (VCE).

The practical difference: Treviso is 30 km from Venice on the mainland, with no water access to the lagoon. All transfers are by road, which means at least 65–75 minutes to Piazzale Roma (Venice’s road terminus) even with a fast direct bus. From Piazzale Roma, you still need to navigate Venice’s bridge-and-canal network to reach your hotel.

This is not a major hardship — the ATVO bus is comfortable and runs frequently — but it is more complex than Marco Polo’s direct boat connection.

Option 1: ATVO express bus to Venice

The ATVO Eurobus is the standard airport-to-Venice transfer. This is the bus most visitors take.

Route: Treviso Airport → Treviso bus station (brief stop) → Venice Piazzale Roma

Journey time: 65–75 minutes. Slightly longer in rush-hour traffic (avoid Friday 4–7pm inbound).

Fare: €13 one way / €23 return. Buy at the ATVO booth in the arrivals hall, at machines outside the terminal, or online at atvo.it. Tickets are valid for the specific departure, so check the time.

Frequency: Buses run roughly every 30 minutes during peak periods (morning and evening), hourly at off-peak times. The first bus of the day is around 5am; the last from Treviso Airport is around midnight (check current schedule at atvo.it). Buses are timed to arrive for flights and depart from Venice to connect with arrivals.

Return timing: Allow 90 minutes from Venice Piazzale Roma to check-in at Treviso Airport. Ryanair’s check-in deadlines are strict (typically 40 minutes before departure) — do not cut this margin.

From Piazzale Roma: You are at Venice’s road terminus. From here, walk to your hotel (most of Venice is 10–40 minutes on foot) or take the vaporetto (Line 1 or 2, €9.50) to get closer. For luggage handling at Piazzale Roma, see the luggage in Venice guide.

Option 2: Private transfer (Treviso to Venice)

A private car or minivan can collect you from the arrivals hall at Treviso and drop you at Piazzale Roma, a Venice mainland taxi point, or — for hotels on the mainland side — a closer drop-off.

Journey time: 40–55 minutes to Piazzale Roma depending on traffic (the route is mostly motorway, faster than the ATVO bus which makes a stop).

Cost: Approximately €60–90 for a private car (1–4 passengers), €90–120 for a minivan (up to 6–8). Prices higher for night arrivals (surcharge applies after 10pm).

How to book: Pre-book through local transfer services (TransferVenezia, Venezia Trasporti Privati) or your hotel may arrange one. Advance booking is essential — there is no taxi rank at Treviso Airport adequate for impromptu private transfers.

Private transfer from Treviso airport to Venice

Honest assessment: Best for groups of 3+ who split the fixed cost, and for late-night arrivals (the last ATVO bus is around midnight, but private transfers can be arranged for any arrival time with advance notice). For solo travellers, the ATVO bus is usually the better value.

Option 3: Taxi (Treviso)

Standard taxis (white cars) are available at the airport — though the rank is small and waits can be long after peak arrivals.

Cost: €70–90 to Venice Piazzale Roma. Night supplement applies after 10pm (add €10–15).

Journey time: Similar to private transfer, 40–55 minutes.

Honest assessment: Comparable cost to a pre-booked private transfer but without the certainty of a confirmed booking. Only recommended if other options have fallen through or you are in a hurry.

Option 4: Bus to Treviso then train to Venice

A two-step alternative.

1. Mobilità di Marca local bus (Line 6 or a shuttle) from Treviso Airport to Treviso Centrale train station: 10–15 minutes, €1.50. Or taxi from airport to station: €10–15.
2. Regional train from Treviso Centrale to Venezia Santa Lucia: 28–35 minutes, €4–6.

Total time: About 50–65 minutes from airport to Venice train station.

Total cost: About €6–9 (bus + train) or €15–20 (taxi + train).

Honest assessment: Marginally cheaper than the ATVO bus but more complicated (two separate services, luggage between transport types). Only worth it if you have very light luggage and the train connection is well-timed. For most travellers, the ATVO direct bus is simpler.

What happens at Piazzale Roma

Piazzale Roma is Venice’s main road terminus — the end of the causeway from the mainland. It is a large, somewhat chaotic hub with multi-storey car parks, bus bays, and the People Mover funicular to Tronchetto. From here, Venice begins.

Vaporetto from Piazzale Roma: Stop immediately outside the bus terminal. Lines 1, 2, 4.1, and N serve the main Venice routes. Buy a ticket at the ACTV booth (€9.50 single) or use a pre-purchased pass. See the vaporetto guide for lines and stops.

Walking from Piazzale Roma: If your hotel is in the western end of the island (near the station, Cannaregio, San Polo), walking is often faster than waiting for and boarding a boat. The train station is 10 minutes on foot from Piazzale Roma.

Luggage storage: Deposito Bagagli facilities are available at the bus terminal and the train station. See the luggage in Venice guide.

Night arrivals at Treviso

Ryanair and Wizz Air sometimes schedule night or early-morning arrivals at Treviso. Key points:

• The last ATVO bus from Treviso Airport is around midnight. After this, only private transfer or taxi.
• Night taxis from Treviso to Venice cost €80–100 with night supplement.
• Pre-book a private transfer if your flight arrives after 11pm — do not assume taxis will be available.

The first ATVO bus from Venice to Treviso Airport leaves Piazzale Roma around 5–5:30am (check current schedule). This catches most early Ryanair departures.

Treviso airport: orientation and facilities

Treviso Antonio Canova Airport is a single-terminal facility — compact by international standards, which means a short walk from aircraft to arrivals and a simple exit process. The main arrivals hall is on the ground floor; the bus stop and taxi rank are immediately outside the exit.

Layout: Departures and check-in are on the upper floor; arrivals are ground level. The ATVO bus ticket office is immediately after customs exit on the right. The taxi rank is 30 metres outside the door.

Key facilities:

• Left luggage (Deposito Bagagli): In the arrivals hall, usually staffed 5am–midnight. €5–7 per item per day.
• ATM: Available in the departures hall (upper floor). Limited machines — take cash if possible before arrival.
• Cafe and newsagent: Limited options in both arrivals and departures. Quality is basic.
• Car hire: Hertz, Avis, and Europcar desks on site. Budget and Sixt also represented. The car park is 200 metres from the terminal.

What Treviso airport lacks: Treviso has no hotel with direct airport access, no airport bus to Mestre or Padua (only to Venice and Treviso town), and limited late-night services. Budget for a taxi if you need anything outside the standard ATVO window.

Arriving with an early Ryanair flight

Ryanair frequently schedules early morning departures from Treviso (6am–7am is common) to UK and Irish destinations. This means passengers needing to check in by 5:15–5:30am, which in turn means the last ATVO bus from Venice (leaving Piazzale Roma around 5–5:30am) is the only public option.

The early morning logistics:

• Last Venice–Treviso ATVO bus: check current schedule at atvo.it, but typically around 4:45–5:30am from Piazzale Roma
• Journey time: 70 minutes
• Arrival at Treviso: 5:45–6:30am (cutting it fine for a 6am departure)

For very early flights (before 7am departure), the pragmatic choice is usually a private transfer booked the night before — departure around 4am from central Venice, arriving at the airport 90 minutes before flight time without the anxiety of bus timing.

The alternative: stay in a hotel near Piazzale Roma or Mestre the night before, which puts you 30 minutes closer and eliminates the island-to-mainland journey at 4am.

Getting from Treviso airport to other Veneto cities

If your trip takes you through the Veneto before or after Venice, Treviso airport is conveniently placed:

Treviso to Padua: Taxi from airport to Treviso station (10 min), then regional train to Padua (35 min, €4–6). Alternatively, a private transfer direct to Padua costs €60–80.

Treviso to Verona: Train from Treviso Centrale to Verona Porta Nuova (1h20–1h40 direct or with change at Vicenza). Fare around €12–18. Or hire a car from the airport and drive west.

Treviso to the Dolomites: Drive north from Treviso toward Belluno and the SS51. The Dolomites (Cortina area) are about 2 hours from Treviso airport by car. This makes Treviso airport a reasonable entry point for a Dolomites trip without going through Venice.

Comparing Treviso and Marco Polo airports

Factor	Treviso (TSF)	Marco Polo (VCE)
Airlines	Ryanair, low-cost	Full range
Distance to Venice	30 km	13 km
Best transfer	ATVO bus, €13, 70 min	Alilaguna boat, €18, 70 min
Fastest transfer	Private car, €70+, 50 min	Private water taxi, €120+, 30 min
Arrival experience	Road, standard	By boat across lagoon
Complexity	2 steps (bus + vaporetto)	2 steps (boat + walk)

The main reason to choose Treviso over Marco Polo is flight availability and ticket price. The transfer process is comparable in time but more steps. If your dates are flexible, it is worth comparing fares on both airports before booking — see the Marco Polo airport transfer guide for the equivalent breakdown on the Venice side.

Choosing the right transfer for your situation

The four options above are not equally good for every traveller, so match the choice to your circumstances rather than defaulting to whichever is cheapest.

Solo or budget travellers with a daytime arrival: the ATVO bus is the obvious choice — reliable, frequent, and a third of the cost of a taxi. Combine it with a €9.50 vaporetto ticket from Piazzale Roma, or check whether a multi-day travel pass covers your stay before buying single tickets; the vaporetto guide explains how the passes work.

Couples or small groups of 3–4: a private transfer starts to make financial sense once split three or four ways, and it removes the need to manage luggage through a bus-then-boat transfer. Book at least 24 hours ahead in peak season.

Families with young children or heavy luggage: the private transfer is worth the premium even solo — dragging cases and a stroller through Piazzale Roma onto a crowded vaporetto is the single most common complaint from parents arriving via Treviso. If you are staying somewhere accessible on foot from Piazzale Roma, factor that into your hotel choice; see getting around Venice for how walkable different districts are.

Late-night or very early arrivals: private transfer or taxi only — do not plan around the ATVO bus schedule for arrivals after midnight or departures before 5am. This is the scenario where advance booking matters most, since Treviso’s taxi rank is genuinely small and can empty out after the last scheduled flights.

Money-saving tips for the transfer

A few adjustments can meaningfully cut the total cost of getting from Treviso to your hotel:

• Buy the ATVO ticket online in advance rather than at the airport kiosk — prices are the same, but you skip the queue and guarantee a seat on your preferred departure.
• Check whether your accommodation is within walking distance of Piazzale Roma before paying for a vaporetto ticket; parts of Santa Croce and San Polo are a manageable 15–20 minute walk with light luggage.
• Split a private transfer across a group rather than booking individual taxis — four people sharing an €80 transfer works out cheaper per head than the ATVO bus plus vaporetto for each person.
• Factor in Venice’s access fee if you are a day-tripper rather than an overnight guest — see the Venice tourist tax guide for who needs to pay it and how, since it is separate from any airport transfer cost.
• Avoid arriving by taxi from the rank without a quoted fare — always confirm the price before getting in, or pre-book instead.

Frequently asked questions about Treviso airport transfers

Can I store luggage at Treviso airport?

Yes — the airport has left-luggage facilities (Deposito Bagagli) in the arrivals hall. Hours and rates at trevisoairport.it. If you want to spend time in Treviso before travelling to Venice, this is convenient.

Is there public transport within Treviso from the airport?

Mobilità di Marca Line 6 runs from the airport to Treviso town centre (15 min, €1.50). Useful if you want to explore Treviso before heading to Venice — see the Treviso day trip guide for what to do.

Do I need to book the ATVO bus in advance?

Not required but recommended in peak summer months (July–August) when buses fill quickly after busy arrivals. Booking online at atvo.it takes 2 minutes and guarantees a seat.

What if my flight is very delayed?

If your delay pushes the arrival past the last ATVO bus (check current schedule), you will need a taxi or pre-arranged private transfer. Consider this when booking late-night flights into Treviso. The airport does not have hotel options immediately adjacent.

How does Treviso airport compare for a Venice beach holiday (Lido)?

If you are staying on the Lido, both airports require the same general approach — get to Venice (Piazzale Roma or Ferrovia), then take the vaporetto to the Lido (25 minutes on Line 1 from San Marco). The airport choice does not significantly affect a Lido stay.

Is it cheaper to fly into Treviso than Marco Polo overall?

Usually yes on the flight itself — Treviso’s low-cost carrier base tends to undercut Marco Polo fares — but the transfer costs more once you count the ATVO bus plus vaporetto against Marco Polo’s more direct boat link. For a solo traveller the total difference is small; for a family or group, compare both airports’ all-in cost before booking.

Can I get from Treviso airport straight to a Grand Canal hotel without a vaporetto?

Only with a private water taxi arranged from Piazzale Roma, since Treviso itself has no water access — a standard private transfer will drop you at Piazzale Roma, and you would need to book a separate water taxi for the final stretch by canal. Most travellers find walking or the vaporetto simpler and cheaper for this last leg.

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