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Vaporetto Routes & Maps

Waterbus Routes & Lines in Venice

THE VAPORETTO

The Vaporetto (or waterbus) is the main form of transport in Venice. It’s the equivalent of a bus – on water.

The Vaporetti (plural – Vaporetto is singlar) run more-or-less 24 hours a day but frequency of services depends upon the route.

Understanding the waterbus stops and routes can be quite confusing for first time visitors.

This page lists all the vaporetto routes and vaporetto lines with maps and timetables to help make things easier.

VAPORETTO (WATERBUS) ROUTES

A Quick Guide to 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.

On each route 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.

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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 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.

All available research has been undertaken to ensure that information provided here is correct. Please be aware that all transport can be subject to delays, changes to schedule and more. Always ask local staff for any further information you need to make sure your trip goes to plan.

BUYING A VAPORETTO 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).

TICKET COSTS

Most waterbus stops/stations have either a ticket counter (called in Italian biglietteria) or self-service ticket machine.

Single Ticket €9.50
One Day: €25
Two Days: €35
Three Days €45
Seven Day Ticket €65

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.

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