Vaporetto Routes, Timetables, Maps & Information
Waterbus Routes & Lines in Venice
About the Vaporetto Waterbus
The Vaporetto (or waterbus) is the main form of transport in Venice. It’s the equivalent of a bus – on water.
Our guide gives you all the information you need to travel around Venice by vaporetto easily.
The Vaporetti (plural – Vaporetto is singlar) run more-or-less 24 hours a day but frequency of services depends upon the route.
This page lists all the vaporetto routes and vaporetto lines with maps and timetables to help make things easier.
Table of Contents
A Quick Guide to the Vaporetto (Waterbus)
Waterbus Routes
Waterbus routes can be divided into city centre routes, lagoon/ island routes and night ones.
Generally speaking, on the city centre routes waterbuses run frequently, on the lagoon routes a little less so and, as you would expect, on the night routes, less frequently.
Download Routes, Maps and Timetables
On each of the route pages listed below, there’s a link to the route timetable showing where the route goes. You can download this vaporetto timetable in PDF format for your reference. There’s also a link to the interactive map showing where that vaporetto waterbus route goes and the stops it makes in Venice.
If you would like the general PDF map of all vaporetto routes, download it from Dropbox here (635kb).
Vaporetto Stops
Always check the timetable for not only the frequency of each route, but also an indication of which stop the waterbus goes from (these are shown as, for example, P.le Roma “A”).
Be aware that waterbus routes and stops sometimes have changes, some are seasonal and others may not run on certain days. Always ask when you board to ensure it is the correct waterbus for your destination.
Consult the downloadable vaporetto timetable on each line page. These are in PDF format and list all the current stops and services.
This, for example, is the current timetable for waterbus vaporetto line 1 (the most popular line).
Buying a Vaporetto (Waterbus) Ticket
To use the waterbus you need to buy a ticket and then scan it as you board. This is important as it validates your ticket. You can be fined for not doing this. Once done it once it should become second nature everytime you board.
The company that runs the waterbus is called ACTV. If you’re in Venice for a day or two and plan on seeing many things, it’s worth buying a multi-day waterbus pass as each single fare will cost €9.50 (and is valid for 75 minutes).
You can buy these waterbus/vaporetto passes at various machines in Venice or Get your Guide sell passes for the water bus with a choice of 1, 2, 3 or 7 day passes (more information here).
Alternatively there is the Venice City Pass which does the same and includes access to the Doge’s Palace, Museo Correr, and other top attractions of the city including 11 museums and 16 churches (more information here).
Vaporetto Ticket Prices
Most waterbus stops/stations have either a ticket counter (called in Italian biglietteria) or self-service ticket machine.
Buy your tickets in advance below.
| DURATION | Price | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| Single ticket | €9.50 | Book tickets ➤ |
| 24 hour ticket | €25.00 | Book tickets ➤ |
| 48 hour ticket | €35.00 | Book tickets ➤ |
| 72 hour ticket | €45.00 | Book tickets ➤ |
| 7 day ticket | €65.00 | Book tickets ➤ |
Buy Vaporetto/Waterbus Tickets
Buy vaporetto/waterbus tickets in advance
On the following page:
1. Choose your number of passengers and start date.
2. Select how many hours or days you would like the vaporetto ticket for.
Vaporetto tickets can be bought in various machines and kiosks in Venice.
Buying in advance can save you time.
Buying in advance can save you time.
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Full Vaporetto Routes, Lines, Maps & More
Below are a list of the vaporetto (waterbus) routes/lines throughout Venice.
When you click through to the line you want more information on, you will be shown route information and a route map.
You will also be able to download a PDF of that waterbus line’s timetable and view an interactive map of all the routes on the ACTV website (the routes can be a little slow to load sometimes).
On the ACTV page, on the left hand side, you can see all the vaporetto lines – select the one you want more information on.
One done, click the stops to see the pier (landing stage) information to help you find the right one for boarding the vaporetto.
You can always ask at the pier for the correct one.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here is a list of the most frequently asked questions, with answers, about the Venice Vaporetto Waterbus
Do I need a ticket before boarding?
Yes. You must have a valid ticket or pass and validate it before boarding by tapping it at the validator machine at the floating platform. Failure to validate can lead to fines.
Where can I buy Vaporetto tickets?
Tickets and passes can be purchased using our link on this page.
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Buy vaporetto waterbus tickets online |
In addition you can buy them:
At ACTV ticket offices and self-service machines at main stops
At authorized vendors (tabacchi shops) around the city
Via the AVM Venezia Official app (digital tickets)
With contactless payment directly at some piers (“tap & go”).
How do I use the vaporetto ticket?
How to Use the Vaporetto Ticket
1. Buy Before Boarding
2. Validate your ticket every time you board by scanning your paper ticket or phone (QR code) at the electronic ticket reader located at the entrance to the pier (from where your vaporetto goes) before you enter the boarding area.
What’s the difference between Line 1 and Line 2 on the Grand Canal?
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Line 1: stops at every stop along the Grand Canal — scenic but slower and usually very crowded.
View the Line 1 vaporetto page -
Line 2: faster because it stops at fewer key stops — better for quick transport along the Grand Canal.
View the Line 2 vaporetto page
Can I use a Vaporetto pass to get to and from the airport?
No. The ACTV vaporetto waterbus is for the city of Venice and islands only.
Transfers from Marco Polo Airport (e.g., Alilaguna boats) are separate services with separate fares.
Can I travel to Murano and Burano by vaporetto?
Yes, you can easily travel to both Murano and Burano by vaporetto waterbus.
1. Best Route (Line 12): Take the Line 12 vaporetto from Fondamente Nove (F.te Nove) in northern Venice. This boat stops at Murano first, then travels to Burano (and onto Torcello).
2. If you are near St. Mark’s Square, you can take Line 12 from the San Zaccaria stop.
3. From Venice Train Station/Piazzale Roma: Take Line 3 or Line 4.1/4.2 to reach Murano, then transfer to Line 12 for Burano.
If you would prefer to take a tour, you can visit Murano and Burano along with visiting a guide and glass factory visit.
Are Vaporettos wheelchair accessible?
Yes — most vaporetti and many stops have wheelchair access. Staff can assist if needed, but accessibility can vary by line and specific boat.
How often do Vaporettos run?
During the day, they tend to run every 10–20 minutes depending on line and season.
During the evening vaporetto frequency drops and the nightline vaporetto service starts.
You can view/download the timetables for each vaporetto service on the individual page on this website.
Can I take large luggage on the Vaporetto?
Yes — luggage is allowed, but space is limited and boats can get crowded, especially on popular routes. It’s best to board early and stow bags close by.
How much does it cost for children on the vaporetto?
Children under 6 years old travel on ACTV vaporetti for free — no ticket required. This applies to urban water-bus services within Venice.
Children aged 6 years and older must have a regular ticket (same price as adult fare) for waterbus rides.
What “Free Under 6” Means
A child 0–5 years old can board vaporetti without paying.
Once a child is 6 or older, they pay the full fare (e.g., a 75-minute ticket costs about €9.50).
Will I get sea sick on the vaporetto?
Using the vaporetto on Venice’s canals is unlikely to give you sea sickness as they are protected from waves.
If you take a vaporetto out across the lagoon in bad weather you may feel the waves a little, but otherwise you should be fine.
List of Vaporetto Lines
LINE 1/LINEA 1
VENICE VAPORETTO (WATERBUS) ROUTE 1
Vaporetto Line 1 is the most popular waterbus route. It travels through the centre of Venice on the Grand Canal stopping at most places including the Rialto Bridge and St Mark’s Square. Line 1’s route ends in Lido di Venezia.
P.le Roma – Ferrovia – Rialto – S.Marco – Lido S.M.E.
Lido S.M.E. – S.Marco – Rialto – Ferrovia – P.le Roma
LINE 2/LINEA 2
VENICE VAPORETTO (WATERBUS) ROUTE 2
Vaporetto Line 2 travels from San Marco/San Zaccaria via Giudecca to Tronchetto and Piazzale Roma and from there via the Grand Canal to Rialto, Accademia and San Marco Giardinetti (and vice versa).
S. Marco/s. Zaccaria “B”- Giudecca – Tronchetto – P.le Roma – Ferrovia – Rialto – Accademia – S. Marco Giardinetti.
S. Marco Giardinetti – Accademia – Rialto – Ferrovia – P.le Roma – Tronchetto – Giudecca – S. Marco/s. Zaccaria “B”
LINE 2 bis/LINEA 2 bis
VENICE VAPORETTO (WATERBUS) ROUTE 2/ bis
The Line 2/ bis waterbus travels from Piazzale Roma and the train station to Rialto (and vice versa)
P.le Roma – Ferrovia – Rialto
Rialto – Ferrovia – P.le Roma
LINE 3/LINEA 3
VENICE VAPORETTO (WATERBUS) ROUTE 3
Vaporetto Line 3 travels from Piazzale Roma and the train station to Murano. It’s a fast way to get to Murano.
P.le Roma – Ferrovia – Murano – Ferrovia – P.le Roma
LINE 4.1/LINEA 4.1
VENICE VAPORETTO (WATERBUS) ROUTE 4.1
Line 4.1 goes around the “outside” of Venice (i.e. not through the Grand Canal), stopping at many places including Murano. View the map for all stops.
Murano – F.te Nove – Ferrovia – P.le Roma – Giudecca – S. Marco/s. Zaccaria – F.te Nove – Murano
LINE 4.2/LINEA 4.2
VENICE VAPORETTO (WATERBUS) ROUTE 4.2
Line 4.2 is the reverse of Line 4.1
Murano – F.te Nove – S. Marco/s. Zaccaria – Giudecca – P.le Roma – Ferrovia – F.te Nove – Murano
LINE 5.1/LINEA 5.1
VENICE VAPORETTO (WATERBUS) ROUTE 5.1
Vaporetto Line 5.1 travels in an anti-clockwise (counter clockwise) direction through the outer edges of Venice to and from Lido di Venezia. Depending on the time of day, some stops are missed – view timetable for more information.
Lido S.M.E. – Ospedale – F.te Nove – Ferrovia – P.le Roma – Zattere – S.Marco/S.Zaccaria – Lido S.M.E
LINE 5.2/LINEA 5.2
VENICE VAPORETTO (WATERBUS) ROUTE 5.2
Vaporetto Line 5.2 is the clockwise version of line 5.1. Depending on the time of day, some stops are missed – view timetable for more information.
Lido S.M.E. – S.Marco/S.Zaccaria – Zattere – P.le Roma – Ferrovia – F.te Nove – Ospedale – Lido S.M.E.
LINE 6/LINEA 6
VENICE VAPORETTO (WATERBUS) ROUTE 6
Vaporetto Line 6 travels Lido di Venezia to Piazzale Roma.
P.le Roma – Zattere – Giardini Biennale – S.Elena – Lido S.M.E.
Lido S.M.E.- S.Elena- Giardini Biennale – Zattere -P.le Roma
LINE 7/LINEA 7
VENICE VAPORETTO (WATERBUS) ROUTE 7
Vaporetto Line 7 is a seasonal route from S.Marco/S.Zaccaria to Murano and return.
Seasonal Route
S.Marco/S.Zaccaria – Murano (Navagero – Faro – Colonna) – S.Marco/S.Zaccaria
LINE 8/LINEA 8
VENICE VAPORETTO (WATERBUS) ROUTE 8
Vaporetto Line 8 is a seasonal route from San Basilio to Lido di Venezia.
Seasonal
San Basilio – Giudecca – Giardini – Lido (S.M.E. / S.Nicolò)
Lido (S.M.E. / S.Nicolò) – Giardini – Giudecca – San Basilio
LINE 9/LINEA 9
VENICE VAPORETTO (WATERBUS) ROUTE 9
Vaporetto Line 9 travels between Burano and Torcello islands
Burano – Torcello
Torcello – Burano
LINE 10/LINEA 10
VENICE VAPORETTO (WATERBUS) ROUTE 10
Vaporetto Line 10 travels between Lido di Venezia and Giardini, S. Marco Giardinetti and Zattere.
Zattere – S. Marco Giardinetti – Giardini – Lido (S.M.E.)
Lido (S.M.E.) – Giardini – S. Marco Giardinetti – Zattere
LINE 11/LINEA 11
VENICE VAPORETTO (WATERBUS) ROUTE 11
Vaporetto Line 11 travels between Lido di Venezia and Chioggia via Pellestrina island.
Alberoni Faro Rocchetta – S.Maria Del Mare // Pellestrina – Chioggia
Chioggia- Pellestrina // S.Maria Del Mare- Alberoni Faro Rocchetta
For more information on this route please see: ACTV Venice – Chioggia
LINE 12/LINEA 12
VENICE VAPORETTO (WATERBUS) ROUTE 12
Vaporetto Line 12 travels between Fondamente Nove and Murano, Mazzorbo, Torcello, Burano and Treporti
Venezia/F.te Nove – Murano – Mazzorbo – (Torcello) – Burano – Treporti
Treporti – Burano – (Torcello) – Mazzorbo – Murano Venezia/F.te Nove
LINE 13/LINEA 13
VENICE VAPORETTO (WATERBUS) ROUTE 13
Vaporetto Line 13 travels between Fondamente Nove and Treporti via Murano, Vignole and Sant’ Erasmo
Venezia/F.te Nove – Murano Faro – Vignole – S.Erasmo // S. Erasmo – Treporti
Treporti – S.Erasmo // S. Erasmo – Vignole – Murano Faro – Venezia/F.te Nove
LINE 14/LINEA 14
VENICE VAPORETTO (WATERBUS) ROUTE 14
Vaporetto Line 14 travels between S.Marco/S.Zaccaria and Burano via Lido di Venezia and Punta Sabbioni.
Venezia/S. Marco-S. Zaccaria – Lido S.M.E. – Punta Sabbioni – (Burano)
(Burano) – Punta Sabbioni – Lido S.M.E. – Venezia/S. Marco-S. Zaccaria
LINE 15/LINEA 15
VENICE VAPORETTO (WATERBUS) ROUTE 15
Vaporetto Line 15 is a fast waterbus between S.Marco/S.Zaccaria and Punta Sabbioni.
Venezia/S. Marco-S.Zaccaria – Punta Sabbioni
Punta Sabbioni – S. Marco-S.Zaccaria/Venezia
LINE 16/LINEA 16
VENICE VAPORETTO (WATERBUS) ROUTE 16
Vaporetto Line 16 travels between Zattere and Fusina. You must buy a special ticket for this route
Fusina – Venezia/Zattere
Venezia/Zattere – Fusina
LINE 17/LINEA 17
VENICE VAPORETTO (WATERBUS) ROUTE 17
Vaporetto Line 17 is a vehicle carrying service from Tronchetto to Lido San Nicolo.
Ferry-boat Tronchetto – Lido S. Nicolò / Lido S. Nicolò – Punta Sabbioni
Ferry-boat Punta Sabbioni -Lido S. Nicolò / Lido S. Nicolò – Tronchetto
LINE 18/LINEA 18
VENICE VAPORETTO (WATERBUS) ROUTE 18
Vaporetto Line 18 is a seasonal route from Murano to Lido di Venezia and S. Erasmo (not all services stop at St. Erasmo). Check timetable.
Murano (Navagero – Faro – Colonna) – Lido (S.M.E. / S.Nicolò)
Lido (S.M.E. / S.Nicolò) – Murano (Navagero – Faro – Colonna)
LINE 20/LINEA 20
VENICE VAPORETTO (WATERBUS) ROUTE 20
This seasonal route between Lido di Venezia and S. Marco /S. Zaccara via the islands of San Servolo and San Lazzaro.
S.Marco/s.Zaccaria “B” – S.Servolo – S. Marco/S. Zaccaria
S. Marco/S. Zaccaria – S.Servolo – S.Marco/S.Zaccaria
LINE 22/LINEA 22
VENICE VAPORETTO (WATERBUS) ROUTE 22
Vaporetto Line 22 travels from Punta Sabbioni to San Giobbe via Ospedale and Fondamente Nove
Punta Sabbioni – Ospedale – F.te Nove – Tre Archi
Tre Archi – F.te Nove- Ospedale – Punta Sabbioni
LINE N/LINEA N
VENICE VAPORETTO (WATERBUS) ROUTE N
Nightime Service
Vaporetto Line N Night service starts at aprroximately 11.30pm and finishes around 5.30am. It has an extensive route. See timetable for information.
S.Marco / S.Zaccaria – Canale Giudecca – Canal Grande – Lido S.M.E.
Lido S.M.E.- Canal Grande- Canale Giudecca – S.Marco / S.Zaccaria
LINE NLN/LINEA NLN
VENICE VAPORETTO (WATERBUS) ROUTE NLN
Notturno Laguna Nord (Night Lagoon North)
Vaporetto Line NLN nightime service travels around the northern lagoon islands. See timetable for more information.
Venezia/F.te Nove – S.Erasmo – Burano – Punta Sabbioni
Punta Sabbioni- Burano- S.Erasmo – Venezia/F.te Nove
LINE NMU/LINEA NMU
VENICE VAPORETTO (WATERBUS) ROUTE NMU
Notturno Murano (Nightime Murano Service)
Vaporetto MNU nightime service connects Venice with Murano.
F.te Nove – Murano – F.te Nove
LINE PM/LINEA PM
VENICE VAPORETTO (WATERBUS) ROUTE PM
People Mover
The Venice People Mover is a convenient way to move from Piazzale Roma and Tronchetto island with a stop at the Marittima station where the passenger terminal of the Port of Venice is located
P.le Roma – Marittima – Tronchetto
Tronchetto- Marittima – P.le Roma
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