Vaporetto (Waterbus) Line 1

Your Guide to Venice Vaporetto/Waterbus Line 1

Venice vaporetto/waterbus on the Grand Canal

About Vaporetto Line 1

Line 1 is the most used vaporetto line in Venice. It travels down the Grand Canal while stopping at most water bus stops along the way.

Most visitors to Venice use this line to reach the Rialto Bridge, St Mark’s Square and other attractions. As such, it’s a nice introduction to the Grand Canal and to Venice itself.

It’s worth taking for a first time in Venice trip along the Grand Canal to see the beautiful Venetian palaces, but it does tend to get very busy and it’s quite slow (stopping at more or less every vaporetto stop). Line 2 is quicker but has fewer Grand Canal stops.

This line begins at Piazzale Roma and ends in Lido di Venezia (taking about an hour). Line 1 then does the reverse from Lido to Piazzale Roma.

Below you can download the route 1 timetable in PDF format and view the interactive waterbus map.

Buy vaporetto/waterbus tickets here

Venice vaporetto/waterbus on the Grand Canal

LINE 1 SERVICE TIMES

For vaporetto line 1, the timetable after 6am until 8pm generally runs at 9 minutes past the hour, 21 minutes past, 33, 45 and 57.

For example 11.09, 11.21, 11.33, 11.45 and 11.57.

Before 6pm and after 8pm, check the timetable for frequency of waterbus services.

NOTES

If you want to reach Rialto or St Mark’s Square more quickly, use Line 2, which has fewer stops along the Grand Canal.

VAPORETTO/WATERBUS INFORMATION

For more information on using the vaporetto, ticket pricing and more, view the vaporetto routes & timetables page.

Vaporetto Line 1 Route Map

This map shows you the route line 1 takes through Venice and the Grand Canal as it heads towards Venice Lido

Download Timetable PDF View Interactive Map

VAPORETTO/WATERBUS TICKETS

Buy vaporetto/waterbus tickets in advance

Either use the link below or the booking box.

1. Select the start date (the first day you will need the vaporetto tickets)
2. Choose your number of passengers.
3. 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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