The airport in Verona (Aeroporto Valerio Catullo) is located 10 km from the city center and is named after one of the most famous poets of Ancient Rome, Gaia Valerius Catulla. The second name of the airport is Villafranca.
You can get from the airport to the city either by bus or taxi. Let’s take a closer look at the pros and cons of each option.
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By Bus to Verona Porta Nuova
From the airport to Verona Central Station (Verona Porta Nuova), a special bus, N199, runs every 20 minutes. The ticket costs 6 EUR. The travel time is 15 minutes. You can buy a ticket with an open date/time in advance online on the official website atv.linkavel.com – this is very convenient if you do not want to waste time upon arrival.
Enter the date and number of tickets. Click ‘Buy’:
Fill in the following information: First name, Last name, email, and contact phone number. Accept the terms and click ‘Proceed with the purchase’:
You can also buy tickets for your family or friends.
In the next window, choose a payment method. Visa or Master Card, since the rest are more suitable for Italians:
Then enter the card details and press ‘PROCEDI.’ E-tickets will be sent to your mail. Please note that the payment form is available in Italian, English, Spanish, French, or German.
You can also buy bus tickets to Verona upon arrival.
So, the distance from the station to the Arena di Verona and the historic center is about 2 km. You can have a 30-minutes walk on foot, which is not so easy if you have a suitcase. Or, take city buses N. 11, 12, 13, 51, or 52. The price is 1.3 EUR. Buy a ticket at the ticket vending machine at the bus stop and then stamp it when getting on the bus.
By Taxi to Hotel in Verona City Center
Taxi rates are always fixed when it comes to getting from the airport to the city center. So, a trip to the central station during the day will cost you 26 EUR, to the historic center – 30 EUR. The prices will be 30 EUR and 31 EUR in the evenings and weekends, respectively.
The taxi spot is located right next to the arrivals terminal.
Private Transfer
Transfer costs from 44 EUR. For a comfortable business-class car, one will pay 53 EUR – this option is suitable for those who would like to receive the maximum of service and pay in advance.
Online Timetable of Verona Airport
The official website of Verona Airport in English:www.aeroportoverona.it/en/
Using an online timetable, you can track the current schedule of departures and arrivals of flights.
I hope the instructions were helpful to you. I will gladly assist you in the comments if you have questions or need advice.