Top Ravenna Port Transfers

There are plenty of high-quality Ravenna cruise port shuttle services to take you where you want to go. Based on reviews and ratings by previous customers, here are the best port transfers available now:

• From Ravenna Port Luxury Venice by Boat & Gondola Transfer & Tour
• Private Transfer From Ravenna Cruise Terminal to Venice
• Private Transfer From Cruise Terminal of Ravenna to Bologna Airport
• Private Transfer Explorer of the Seas Ravenna Cruise Port to Venice Airport
• Transfer Celebrity Constellation Ravenna Cruise Terminal to Marco Polo Airport

It depends on where you want to go. Based on two travelers sharing, a private shuttle from the cruise port to the city of Ravenna can cost as much as US$150 per person. Island Venice costs from US$715 per group of up to six, or US$950 with a water taxi included. You can also book a Venice day trip with a gondola ride for prices from US$1,350 per couple.

It takes about 2.5 hours to drive between Ravenna cruise port and Venice’s Piazzale Roma, the parking lot where many journeys into car-free island Venice begin and end. From here, you can walk to many destinations, take a vaporetto water bus, or hop in a water taxi: Some transfers include a water taxi.

No, you can’t get a water taxi from Ravenna cruise port to Venice: It’s about a 95-mile (153-kilometer) drive and the trip would take ages and cost a fortune. However, some private transfers from Ravenna cruise port to Venice include a water taxi from Venice’s Piazzale Roma car lot to your island Venice destination. Here are two options to consider:

• Ravenna or Cruise Port to Venice + Water Taxi - Arrival Transfer
• Ravenna or Cruise Port to Venice + Water Taxi Round-Trip Transfer

Yes, a number of cruise ships visit the Ravenna cruise port. Some travelers take the opportunity to visit Ravenna city, which is about an 8-mile (13-kilometer) drive inland and offers UNESCO World Heritage–listed mosaics. But many cruise ships use the port as an alternative to Venice: A transfer from Ravenna to Venice takes around 2.5 hours.

No, there’s not much to do at Ravenna’s Porto Corsini cruise port. You can walk to the beach town of Marina di Ravenna where you’ll find places to eat, drink, and lounge on the sand. A better choice is to transfer from the cruise port to the city center, about 8 miles (13 kilometers) inland. This offers UNESCO-listed monuments and mosaics, plus a wealth of great food and drink options.

You can reach Venice Marco Polo Airport from Ravenna cruise port by public transportation, but it takes over four hours and several changes. A better option is to book a direct private transfer, which takes roughly 2.5 hours and avoids the hassle of wrangling luggage on trains and buses.

Ravenna port transfer prices vary depending on duration and inclusions. If you’re looking for high-quality experiences on the lower end of the price range, these are the best tours to book now:

• Ravenna Hotels to Ravenna Port - Departure Private Transfer
• Ravenna Port to Venice With Deluxe Tour by Boat and Gondola
• Private Transfer Explorer of the Seas Ravenna Cruise Port to Venice Airport
• Transfer Celebrity Constellation Ravenna Cruise Terminal to Marco Polo Airport
• Private Transfer Rhapsody of the Seas Ravenna Cruise Terminal to Venice Airport

Ravenna cruise port is not in Ravenna city: That’s about an 8-mile (13-kilometer) journey inland. Most of island Venice is car-free, so road transfers to Venice usually end at the Piazzale Roma car lot—although some include a water taxi to your final destination. Port transfers that offer a flat fee per group often work out more affordable than transfers which charge per person.

Yes, you can book a private transfer from Ravenna cruise port to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport. The journey takes about 75 minutes, so it’s considerably closer than Venice Marco Polo Airport, which takes about 2.5 hours, although Venice has better international connections. This transfer costs around US$500 per group.

No, taxis are not always available at Ravenna cruise port. Ravenna is a small city with a limited number of taxis and rideshare drivers, so, particularly if you’re traveling to connect to a flight or a train, it’s best to prebook your transfer. If your journey is not time-sensitive and you don’t mind carrying luggage, the 90 bus runs from near the port to downtown Ravenna and the train station.

No, there are no regular shared shuttle options from Ravenna cruise port to island Venice or Venice Marco Polo Airport. It’s also tricky to reach either island Venice or the airport on public transportation, as the journey takes more than four hours and involves multiple changes. Private transfers are your best option: This one charges a flat fare for up to six travelers.

No—most Ravenna port transfer services only accept bookings made at least a day or two in advance, while taxis and rideshares may not be available on the day. If you already have a flight booked, it’s smart to prebook your transfer too for peace of mind. Many transfers on this page offer free cancellation within 24 hours of your pickup time, but do double-check the fine print before booking.