Private Transfer Ortisei to Venice: Road or Water Taxi

Two and a half to three hours across the Dolomites to the lagoon

A private transfer from Ortisei or Santa Cristina di Valgardena to Venice takes 2.5 to 3 hours by road, with English-speaking drivers and cars equipped for winter conditions. You can book the road transfer alone or add a water taxi service to reach hotels in central Venice. A 15-minute photo stop along the route is available on request.

The experience

The drive from Ortisei to Venice crosses the Dolomites, and your driver speaks English and knows the area well enough to answer questions about what you're passing through. The cars are equipped for winter and snow, so the route works year-round. If you're staying in a hotel in central Venice, you can combine the road transfer with a private water taxi that takes you from the mainland to your door. That's the only way to reach the city center without walking from a parking lot or a public dock. Bottled water is included for the journey.

You can ask for a short stop along the way to take pictures, and the driver will work with your schedule. The service is private, so it's just your group in the vehicle. Round-trip transfers are available if you want to return to Ortisei the same way. For any custom arrangements (a different route, a longer stop, a specific pickup time) contact the operator directly and they'll build an itinerary around your needs.

What’s included

• Private transportation.
• bottled water.
• English-speaking driver.
• and if you choose the water taxi option, a private boat transfer to your hotel in central Venice.

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 23:30Pickup is included 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 to4h before

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

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?Choose the road transfer alone if you're staying outside central Venice or prefer to arrange your own arrival. Add the water taxi if your hotel is in the city center and you want to skip the walk from the parking area or public transport hub.

Top questions

Can I stop to take photos on the drive from Ortisei to Venice?

Yes, a 15-minute photo stop is available on request. Ask the driver when you're picked up or mention it when you book.

What's included in the private transfer?

Private transportation and bottled water are included. If you book the road transfer with water taxi option, the boat ride to your hotel in central Venice is also included.

Do I need the water taxi, or can I just take the road transfer?

You can book the road transfer alone and arrange your own way into Venice, or add the water taxi service to be taken directly to your hotel in the city center. The choice is yours at checkout.

Are the cars safe to drive in winter?

All vehicles are equipped for winter and snow, so the transfer runs reliably in cold and snowy conditions.

What language does the driver speak?

All drivers speak English and are familiar with the area, so they can answer questions during the journey.