Arabba to Venice Transfer: Dolomites Drive & Water Taxi

Mountain drive to the lagoon, with the option to arrive by private boat

A private transfer from Arabba to Venice with English-speaking drivers and winter-equipped vehicles, taking roughly two hours across the Dolomites. Choose road transport alone or combine it with a water taxi for direct access to central Venice hotels. Bottled water is included, and you can request a short photo stop along the way.

The experience

The transfer leaves Arabba with a driver who knows the Dolomites well and speaks English. Your car is equipped for winter and snow, so the journey runs reliably year-round. The route itself is the selling point: you cross the mountains rather than rush through a tunnel, and the driver will answer questions about the peaks and the landscape as you go. A 15-minute photo stop is available on request if a particular view catches your eye.

Once you reach Venice, the road ends and your options split. If you booked the road transfer alone, you arrive at a meeting point and make your own way to your hotel. If you added the water taxi option, a private boat picks you up and takes you directly to your hotel in central Venice: no walking through the city with luggage, no navigating the canals on foot. The boat transfer is only available when combined with the car, and it only serves hotels in the center. The operator will confirm your exact landing point when you book.

Both drivers and the water taxi service can be arranged as a round trip if you need to return to Arabba. Contact the operator directly to discuss timing, any special requests, or a custom itinerary that fits your schedule.

What’s included

• Private transportation in a winter-equipped car.
• bottled water.
• English-speaking driver.
• optional water taxi to central Venice hotels (available with the combined option only).

Options for this experience

2 options

Only road transfer48 departure times: the first at 00:00, the last at 23:30Pickup is included, with a car or minivan

Water taxi and road transfer48 departure times: the first at 00:00, the last at 23:30Includes pickup, with a minivan and water taxi

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

Book up toStart time

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Luxer Venice

Is this one for you?Book the road transfer alone if you're comfortable navigating Venice's center on foot or by vaporetto. Add the water taxi if you want a private boat to your hotel door and prefer to avoid dragging luggage through the city.

Top questions

How long does the drive from Arabba to Venice take?

The transfer takes roughly two hours, crossing the Dolomites with an English-speaking driver who can point out landmarks and answer questions about the region.

Can I stop for photos on the way to Venice?

Yes, you can request a short 15-minute photo stop along the route to capture views of the mountains or any other sight that interests you.

What's the difference between the road transfer and the road plus water taxi option?

The road transfer alone gets you to Venice. The water taxi option adds a private boat ride directly to your hotel in central Venice, so you skip walking through the city with luggage.

Are the cars suitable for winter driving?

All vehicles are equipped for winter and snow, so the transfer runs reliably throughout the year regardless of weather conditions in the mountains.

Can I book a round-trip transfer?

Yes, round-trip service is available on request. Contact the operator directly to arrange the return journey and timing that works for your itinerary.