How to get from Mestre to Venice?
Planning your trip from Mestre to Venice?

Staying in Mestre and want to visit Venice quickly and easily? Great choice! Mestre to Venice is well-connected, and you can be at Venice’s historic center in just minutes. Below I’ll show you the fastest, cheapest, and most comfortable ways to get there – including where to book your ticket in advance.

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From Mestre you can use a discount voucher which is applicable on all public transportation in Mestre and in Venice.

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Option 1: Tram from Mestre to Venice (Line T1)

Mestre is located 6 miles from Venice. Besides buses and trains, there is also a tram service. I prefer the tram as the best transportation from Mestre to Venice. It has stops at essential locations in Mestre. Probably even near your hotel.

Schedule tram mestre to VeniceTram lines from Mestre to Venice T1 & T2
  • Line: T1 Tram – from Mestre Centro to Piazzale Roma (Venice)
  • Duration: ~20 minutes
  • Cost: ~€1.50
  • Frequency: Every 10–15 minutes
  • Tickets: Same as bus – buy at a tabacchi, machine, or online

💡 Tip: “The tram is modern and comfortable, and a great option if your hotel is near a tram stop like Mestre Centro or Via Cappuccina.”

Buy your ACTV ticket – valid for tram, bus, and vaporetto

Option 2: Bus from Mestre to Venice (Line 4L or 43)

  • Arrival stop: Piazzale Roma (Venice bus terminal) 
  • Duration: 15–20 minutes depending on traffic 
  • Cost: Around €1.50 Tickets: Buy at a tabacchi (tobacco shop), vending machine, or online 

    • Buying a ticket on the bus or tram, it is € 3,00. The price is low, but if you want to combine it with the vaporetto boats in Venice (EUR 9.50 per ticket in the machine), you better buy a Vaparetto + Bus Pass upfront. You can use all public transport (not to the airport) of the company ACTV.

    Buy your ACTV ticket – valid for tram, bus, and vaporetto

    To use public transport, you can buy a day ticket.

    After 2x use, the price is already paid off.

    1 Ticket (75 MINUTES) for the vaporetto boat costs €12.00 online via Tiqets.nl.

    Buy Vaporetto pass >

    (The online ACTV Day Ticket)

    €25.00 - €30.00 - 1 DAY
    €35.00 - €40.00 - 2 DAYS
    €45.00 - €50.00 - 3 DAYS
    €65.00 - €70.00 - 7 DAYS

    You cannot use the card to access the Alilaguna boat and bus services from the airport. The Travel Card gives access to boats (vaporetto) in and around Venice, the tram to Mestre (and vice versa), and most ACTV buses around Venice.


    From Mestre to Venice with the ACTV buses

    The ACTV transport company is a public transport service in and around Venice. And you should know the city has no roads for cyclists, cars, or buses, so there are no bus connections to the hotels in Venice.

    The bus coaches do not go beyond Piazzale Roma. From here, you can continue with vaporetto boats on the water. To check the schedule of the buses, go to www.actv.it (also in English).

    Option 3: Train from Mestre to Venice Santa Lucia

    Mestre to Venice with the train

    Are you taking the train to Venice? Just take the train to Venezia Santa Lucia station. It is excellent if your hotel is near the train station in Mestre. With the trains leaving every 15 minutes, you are in no time in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Venice.

    • Duration: ~10 minutes
    • Cost: Around €1.45 (single ticket)
    • Frequency: Every 10–15 minutes
    • Arrival Station: Venezia Santa Lucia – directly in Venice’s city center!

    💡 Personal tip: “This is our go-to method – fast, clean, and no hassle. The train drops you off right next to the Grand Canal!”

    Conversely, all trains from Venice stop at Venezia Mestre train station. From Mestre, you can travel anywhere in Italy, including the train to Rome. For schedules and reservations, go to www.Trenitalia.it (even in English).

    Check train times & book here

    Option 4: Driving & Cycling – But Not Recommended

    Mestre to Venice with bicycle

    Another great thing to do is simply book a Bike Tour. My surprise was that it was possible, but you can book a bike tour in Venice. Unfortunately, cycling is not allowed in Venice, but you will cycle around the historic center.

    Discover the origins of the city during this fantastic cycling excursion! Then, you go to Lido with a guide and more info.

    • Taxi (road) to Piazzale Roma :: 13 minutes € 20.00 t / m 25.00

    Having a car? 

  • Downside: You can’t drive in Venice – you’ll need to park at the edge (expensive!).
  • Smart tip: Park in Mestre and switch to train or bus.
    • Find cheap & safe parking in Mestre here

    From Mestre to Venice with good hotels BolognaCheck the availability of Hotel Bologna in Mestre near the Train Station >

    "My hotel in Mestre is not near the train station… How do I get there?" Don't worry, the public transport around Venice is well organized. 

    And almost all hotels are near a bus stop to connect you with Venice or the Mestre railway station. For example, Bus no. 2 runs from the train station in Mestre to Piazzale Roma in Venice. 

    The other way around, all trains from Venice stop at the Venezia Mestre train station. From Mestre, you can go anywhere in Italy, also by train to Rome. For schedules and reservations, visit www.Trenitalia.it (even in English).

    Summary: What’s the Best Way from Mestre to Venice?

    Method

    Duration

    Cost

    Best for

    🚆 Train

    ⭐ 10 min

    ⭐ €1.45

    Fast & central

    🚌 Bus

    ⭐⭐ 20 min

    ⭐ €1.50

    Comfortable & scenic

    🚋 Tram

    ⭐⭐ 20 min

    ⭐ €1.50

    Budget option

    🚗 Car

    ❌ 30+ min

    ❌ €20+

    Not recommended

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    FAQ – Mestre to Venice Transport

    Always prepare well to check the hotel's website. All hotels have information on how to reach the hotel from the Airport and reach Venice. Also, keep note of the hotels near the train station in Mestre. They have higher rates compared to other locations.

    If your hotel is not within walking distance of the train station, you need a local bus or a private hotel shuttle bus that often costs money to Venice.

    Can I buy tickets online?
     Yes, and it’s often cheaper and more convenient – no queues or confusion at the station.

    Do trains run late at night?
    Trains and buses run until around midnight. Always check your return time if visiting in the evening.

    What about taking a taxi or Uber?
    Taxis are more expensive (~€35+), and Uber doesn’t operate in Venice.

    Whether you're visiting for the day or commuting during your stay, Mestre to Venice transport is easy and affordable. Book ahead to make your trip even smoother.

    "So easy to get to Venice from Mestre – we used the train every day!" – Sarah, UK

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