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- Say goodbye to the expensive gondola rides and travel around the City of Canals through the value-for-money ACTV Water Bus Pass.
- Get access to unlimited rides on Vaporetti (water buses) in Venice, Lido, and the lagoon islands, plus ACTV buses in Mestre and Marghera.
- With just one pass in hand, which can be activated at any ACTV ticket machine, you can make travel in Venice a hassle-free affair.
- Choose from flexible options: 1 day, 2 days, 3 days, or 7 days, tailoring your travel card to your specific needs.
- Say goodbye to the expensive gondola rides and travel around the City of Canals through the value-for-money ACTV Water Bus Pass.
- Get access to unlimited rides on Vaporetti (water buses) in Venice, Lido, and the lagoon islands, plus ACTV buses in Mestre and Marghera.
- With just one pass in hand, which can be activated at any ACTV ticket machine, you can make travel in Venice a hassle-free affair.
- Choose from flexible options: 1 day, 2 days, 3 days, or 7 days, tailoring your travel card to your specific needs.
Inclusions
- 1/2/3/7-day validity
- Access to unlimited ACTV Vaporetti (water buses) in Venice, Lido and lagoon islands
- Access to unlimited ACTV buses in Mestre, Marghera and mainland
Exclusions
- ACTV Services from/to Marco Polo Airport, routes no. 16, 19, 21, Casinò and Alilaguna lines
- Included in the price of ticket is the transport of 1 luggage piece, the three dimensions of which must not exceed the sum of 150cm.
- Be prepared for some delays, especially during busy peak hours and high seasons.
- Firstly, print your confirmation voucher that you will recieve right after your purchase is approved. The voucher comes with a unique PNR code, which must be displayed when requested.
- You can collect your pass by with the PNR code at any of the ACTV automatic ticket machines or at one of the Points of Sale and Collection spots.
- The pass is valid for the number of days you selected and starts from the moment they are validated.
- You can use your pass anytime within 24 months from the date of purchase.
- ACTV/AVM validity period starts when the ticket is used for the first time once purchased.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Karin
Dec 2024Verified booking
Ticket was very easy to book online and then print out. The timetables were also very easy to read, the vaporettos were perfect and the staff very nice.
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William
Dec 2024Verified booking
Simplicity of buying Vaparetto 7 day Passes❤️ We will always use "Headout" to purchase Vaparetto Passes and any museum passes we need!
Gert
Nov 2024Verified booking
Easy to use, but it would be nice to receive a map of the lines and stations when booking.
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Rebecca
Nov 2024Verified booking
It was easy to hop and off vaporettos. It is great for night time rides which are the most beautiful. The rides are very expensive but this makes multiple rides per day manageable and affordable.
Rinku
Nov 2024Verified booking
Our trip was for 4 night so it made sense to buy the 7 day pass which was convenient and better priced. I wished there was a 5 day pass available since we had to forfeit 2 days. All in all it was a good experience. The staff is not very friendly but I guess it comes with the job, working on choppy waters all day is not fun.
Richard
Nov 2024Verified booking
Machine at the San Marco stop didn't work for our credit card so we bought our 7 day passes on line. The system worked great with Google maps (though our usual stop for the hotel was closed for a couple days and Google didn't notice).
Angela
Nov 2024Verified booking
Vaporetti are not always signposted and do not always go to the designated terminus. From time to time there are unexpected changes of plan, which mean you have to walk across the city to change trains. The size of the network and the offer of a 7-day ticket are positive.
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Arigoni
Nov 2024Verified booking
ALL VERY WELL THANKS!!! VENICE ALWAYS WONDERFUL, THE VENETIANS VERY NICE AND HELPFUL, I FIND EVERYTHING WELL ORGANIZED DESPITE THE GREAT FLOW!!! AFTER ALL A HERITAGE OF HUMANITY!!!
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Elisabeth
Nov 2024Verified booking
Easy to buy online, it's just a shame that you still have to print out the ticket. not so easy on weekends and public holidays, e.g. not possible at all in Mestre!
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Alfred
Nov 2024Verified booking
The Vaporetto multi-day ticket has proven to be ideal for getting around. In addition, it should only be indicated at the appropriate point that the ticket is valid for the selected period of 48 / 72 / ... hours.
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Elisabeth
Nov 2024Verified booking
The information boards at the stations should also be in German. The letters A B C D E etc. were confusing, but we had to take the lines 1, 6, 4 etc.. Which direction was not always recognizable from the outside.
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Myriam
Nov 2024Verified booking
1- The tickets have QR codes but you need to present them physically and validate each time. For the vapoeetto till the airport they refused the digital tickets and the person who holded the physical ones was late so we had to buy 3 new tickets ecen if we has them. 2- They are made of a paper very thin; some people in tje group thaught it was a unique use and throw them away. Passes for 3 days should not resemble a "vulgar ticket" in my opinion
Siegrid
Nov 2024Verified booking
The friendliness of the staff, the punctuality of the boats with such a large timetable - that impressed us! The same goes for the buses. We traveled from the bus station to Mestre several times and used the public transport a lot. The service is exemplary for both locals and tourists.
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Andrea
Nov 2024Verified booking
Super easy to download, totally easy to print out at the vending machine in Venice. Travelled around the Lido by vaporetto and bus for 7 days without any problems. Everything was great!
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Tanger
Oct 2024Verified booking
The experience itself was great. However, I can't understand why you have to buy another ticket even though you've already bought one online. It was great that you could travel all the way around Venice.
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John
Oct 2024Verified booking
It was really easy to buy the 3 day pass online, then print out the tickets at the actv station. The 3 day pass was the cheapest best option allowing full flexibility while touring Venice. The vaporetto is the best way to explore Venice and the vaporetto tickets are easy to work out and use with the least amount of hassle
Lynne
Oct 2024Verified booking
All went pretty well. The challenge is that the directions regarding which line to get in at the Doge Palace and how to do use the water taxi were insufficient.
Full,
Oct 2024Verified booking
It was great that you could also use the bus with your vaporetto ticket. Very pleasant. It was great that the vaporetti ran at short intervals. There were no long waiting times. We really enjoyed the trips and were able to get to know a lot of people.
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Reding
Oct 2024Verified booking
The boats are well organized but unfortunately I was amazed that these old vaporetto are still running with so many tourists every year for 50 years zero comfort and total polluter because all are old diesel engines where Italy is master in building engines. If this were in Asia, all boats would be electric, which is a shame because the world is being destroyed and the pollution is huge. So please reinvest after 50 years in mobility like all other cities in Europe! Where is the money being invested? Thank you very much Marc Reding from Luxembourg
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Wouter
Oct 2024Verified booking
Ver convenient, you can change plans all the time and just take the transport you like. Very easily, this becomes a cheaper option than individual tickets.
Panda
Oct 2024Verified booking
The voucher and information sent by email was very chaotic and therefore hard to see what was the important information. The pick up of the tickets was unclear.
Silvia
Oct 2024Verified booking
The vaporettos are on time and the connections make it possible to move everywhere without waiting long. The only negative thing is the initial disorientation in understanding the lines and destinations. After a couple of days of using them, however, they begin to become clearer.
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Torsten
Oct 2024Verified booking
Every boat trip is an experience, many connections until late in the evening, fast on/off, fair price, punctuality
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Patrick
Oct 2024Verified booking
It was truly a unique and wonderful experience. We had to learn how the system worked but it was pretty easy and we rode the water busses everywhere!
Buerkli
Oct 2024Verified booking
Riding to the Lido in a full vaporetto in heavy rain with tarnished windows. The 2-day pass is really very practical. At first it takes a little time to find your way around the winding canals
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- Get unrestricted access to the ACTV Vaporetto in Venice, Lido and the islands and ACTV buses in Mestre, Marghera, and the mainland.
- In 1 hour 15 minutes, experience the entire span of the Venetian waterways with this single trip ticket.
- Embark on a sightseeing spree and enjoy economical fares as you flit from attraction to attraction.
- Get unrestricted access to the ACTV Vaporetto in Venice, Lido and the islands and ACTV buses in Mestre, Marghera, and the mainland.
- In 1 hour 15 minutes, experience the entire span of the Venetian waterways with this single trip ticket.
- Embark on a sightseeing spree and enjoy economical fares as you flit from attraction to attraction.
Inclusions
- 1-way tickets to ACTV Vaporetto in Venice, Lido, & lagoon islands
- 1-way tickets to ACTV buses in Mestre, Marghera, & mainland
Exclusions
- ACTV Services from/to Marco Polo Airport, routes no. 16, 19, 21, Casinò & Alilaguna lines
- Tip: You can also hop on any ACTV buses in Mestre and Marghera with this very ticket.
- Note: You cannot avail of ACTV Services from/to Marco Polo Airport, routes no. 16, 19, 21, Casinò, and Alilaguna lines with this ticket.
- These one-way tickets are valid for 75 minutes from validation on ACTV water buses on specified routes.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Christina
Nov 2024Verified booking
We ordered the tickets online for October 21 and when we got there found out that it was closed that day. It was not clearly indicated online so we wasted the money for three tickets That we couldn't use
Marco
Nov 2024Verified booking
Sending a QR of the ticket (or having it appear on the app) and subsequent scanning would avoid having to type in the numeric code to get the physical ticket at the boarding gate. Especially in the case of large crowds, it seems like an unnecessary extra step.
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Pat
Oct 2024Verified booking
Process was easy. Redeeming the ticket was easy from the machine. Good thing we had it for our one way ticket because we were ticket checked by the water bus conductor on our way to the train station.
Ellen
Oct 2024Verified booking
We waited quite a while (by train area) to get room on board, and it was crowded, but then we had a really nice tour. We didn't feel a need to spend money on the other boat tours as we got great pictures.
Sarah
Aug 2024Verified booking
It's nice to buy tickets ahead of tie but standing in line TWICE because the people at the booth telll you to go to the machine and then standing in line at the machine just to get my paper ticket doesnt make sense. I paid more (commission) to stand in the same line as if I hadnt bought a ticket.
Alessandra
Jul 2024Verified booking
I emphasize what I did not like. The ticket is definitely disproportionate as a cost, excessively expensive for 75 Min. Such a cost should be worth at least a couple of days, so that one can move around Venice with serenity and without feeling that one is always regarded as a bird to be plucked.
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Stephen
Jun 2024Verified booking
The Biennale was exceptional. Venezia really knows how to host outstanding events. Ticket purchase is straightforward dedpite the crowds and the water bus service is fast, efficient and fun.
Einar
May 2024Verified booking
Wery reliable and good/ clear informations for each sailing tour. Look foreard to com back to Viena. Best regards Einar Kristinsson
Ruth
May 2024Verified booking
This was our first time using the system and we had questions. The staff onboard helped explain what we needed to do and where we needed to go. We really appreciated their help.
Sandra
May 2024Verified booking
Die Fahrt mit dem Wasserbus war sehr schön, entlang den wunderschönen alten Häusern und Brücken usw. Weniger gut war, dass alle Busse sehr sehr voll waren und Gruppen teilweise nicht zusammen auf ein Boot konnten. Und ein kleiner Hinweis wäre ganz nett gewesen, dass man das vorab gebuchte Online-Ticket am Automaten in eine Karte umwandeln muss, ohne die man nicht durch die Schranken kommt. Aber insgesamt sehr weiterzuempfehlen
Naomi
Apr 2024Verified booking
The ticket machine was out of order at the station so this enabled me to purchase tickets quickly and easily. Highly recomended.
Rait
Feb 2024Verified booking
Make a simple app that a tourist can buy tickets and use their phone to validate. The ticket printing is annoying and too old school. The app download qr code should be displayed at every bus stop. Simple and easy.
Felicia
Jan 2024Verified booking
It was a great experience. Venice is overrun touristically, but everything is neat and clean. Extreme friendliness of the locals.
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Wayne
Oct 2024Verified booking
Made it very easy to go straight to ticket machine, enter PRN, and receive tickets.
VARRICCHIO
Sep 2024Verified booking
Entertainment: Titizè: Venetian dream- Stunning!!!
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ANTONIO
Aug 2024Verified booking
ALL PERFECT AND VERY COMFORTABLE. THANK YOU.
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BENOIT
Aug 2024Verified booking
Very good purchase for our family stay. Very practical for sightseeing and getting around freely.
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Adrian
Jul 2024Verified booking
All was ok. No hitches. Thanks.
Sven
Jul 2024Verified booking
Too crowded
Daniel
Jul 2024Verified booking
Really convenient and easy to use
Birgit
Jul 2024Verified booking
Nice calm Boot ride to St Marcos Square, could not been better
Corinna
Jul 2024Verified booking
Very reliable and fast 😊
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Werner
May 2024Verified booking
Very helpful and extremely polite on-board staff
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Joe
May 2024Verified booking
convenient to avoid long lines but difficulty with credit card
Linda
May 2024Verified booking
We could not buy tickets at the station so it was great to be able to get them online!
Combo: 2- Day Venice ACTV Water Bus Pass + Venice Museum Pass with Fast-Track Tickets to Doge's Palace
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- With these super-saver combo tickets, tour across Venice with an ACTV Water Bus pass and exclusive access to Doge's Palace and 3 museums.
- Hop on the ACTV Water Bus for 2 days and discover Venice, Lido, the lagoon islands, Mestre, and Marghera with ease.
- With the Venice Museum Pass, unlock cultural treasures and stroll through the alleys of Museo Correr, Archaeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana.
- Step into history at the marvelous Doge's Palace, the official residence of Venice's former leader, with skip-the-line tickets.
- With these super-saver combo tickets, tour across Venice with an ACTV Water Bus pass and exclusive access to Doge's Palace and 3 museums.
- Hop on the ACTV Water Bus for 2 days and discover Venice, Lido, the lagoon islands, Mestre, and Marghera with ease.
- With the Venice Museum Pass, unlock cultural treasures and stroll through the alleys of Museo Correr, Archaeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana.
- Step into history at the marvelous Doge's Palace, the official residence of Venice's former leader, with skip-the-line tickets.
Inclusions
Venice ACTV Water Bus Pass
- 2-day access to ACTV Vaporetti(Water-buses) in Venice, Lido and lagoon islands
- 2-day access to ACTV Buses in Mestre, Marghera and mainland
** Venice Museum Pass with Fast-Track Tickets to Doge's Palace**
- Skip-the-line tickets to Doge’s Palace
- Entry to Museo Correr
- Entry to Archaeological Museum
- Entry to Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Marciana
Venice ACTV Water Bus Pass
- Tip: You can travel to any place in Venice, Lido, Mestre, and Marghera with this ticket.
- Validity tickets must be validated before boarding ACTV public transport.
The validity of ACTV Tickets and Travelcards starts from the exact moment they are first validated. - Transport of one luggage piece the three dimensions of which must not exceed the sum of 150 cm.
Venice Museum Pass with Fast-Track Tickets to Doge's Palace
- Tip: Keep a check for temporary exhibitions and events held throughout the year at all the three museums.
- The Venice Pass is valid for 3 months from the date of purchase.
- The pass is activated when you use it at the first attraction and is valid for consecutive days.
- Note that the tickets can be used from 12pm onwards only due to anti-queue containment measures.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Jürgen
Nov 2024Verified booking
it was just wonderful how quickly we got into the museum. everything was easy to see and there was also the opportunity to take short breaks. the only criticism was that there were too few toilets and therefore long queues of visitors in front of them.
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Arigoni
Nov 2024Verified booking
ALL VERY WELL THANKS!!! VENICE ALWAYS WONDERFUL, THE VENETIANS VERY NICE AND HELPFUL, I FIND EVERYTHING WELL ORGANIZED DESPITE THE GREAT FLOW!!! AFTER ALL A HERITAGE OF HUMANITY!!!
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Elisabeth
Nov 2024Verified booking
Easy to buy online, it's just a shame that you still have to print out the ticket. not so easy on weekends and public holidays, e.g. not possible at all in Mestre!
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Kis
Nov 2024Verified booking
Even my boy who will 14 this December has shown a lot of interest regarding the culture and history, so all in all We were very happy that the Doge Palace has filled our kids with lot of good experience. And thank for the quick tickets!!!
Nancy
Nov 2024Verified booking
Palace was extraordinary. Definitely worth the visit. A must see if you are in Venice. Lines to get in were long. Large groups had preference and passed us. Was not a "skip the line" deal. But still enjoyed it.
Massimiliano
Nov 2024Verified booking
Speed and ease of access with well-organized tour route. The beauty of the Ducal Palace will remain indelible in our memories.
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Marcy
Oct 2024Verified booking
The Doge’s Palace in Venice is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture and a symbol of Venice’s rich history and grandeur. The palace was the center of government, justice, and politics for centuries. Its grand halls and intricate artwork by masters like Titian and Tintoretto depict the city’s wealth and artistic prowess. Visiting the palace is stepping into the heart of Venice’s political and cultural legacy, making it an essential and unforgettable experience.
Lynne
Oct 2024Verified booking
All went pretty well. The challenge is that the directions regarding which line to get in at the Doge Palace and how to do use the water taxi were insufficient.
Cindy
Oct 2024Verified booking
We visited multiple place throughout Italy and this was our favorite. The rooms, paintings, historic artifacts and weaponry. The basement prison cells, it was a wonderful historic place to visit.
Wouter
Oct 2024Verified booking
Ver convenient, you can change plans all the time and just take the transport you like. Very easily, this becomes a cheaper option than individual tickets.
Karsten
Oct 2024Verified booking
Interesting place, unfortunately a bit too many other visitors, which is why there was little time to look at some of the objects. In general, a more detailed description on site would be helpful
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Patrick
Oct 2024Verified booking
It was truly a unique and wonderful experience. We had to learn how the system worked but it was pretty easy and we rode the water busses everywhere!
Buerkli
Oct 2024Verified booking
Riding to the Lido in a full vaporetto in heavy rain with tarnished windows. The 2-day pass is really very practical. At first it takes a little time to find your way around the winding canals
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Ralph
Oct 2024Verified booking
- comprehensible timetable - reasonable cycle times per line - well thought-out routing - well-organized boarding and alighting - good ticket pricing and uncomplicated online purchase
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Sabine
Oct 2024Verified booking
Uncomplicated ordering and immediate delivery to the cell phone via WhatsApp. Quick admission without problems or long queues.
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Pier
Oct 2024Verified booking
Little helpfulness and kindness on four occasions from the bus drivers for simple information I had asked, even on the occasion of the theft suffered aboard an ACTV Bus ( not ACTV`s fault ) of the Passports of our three family members from Norway. The driver was very annoyed that we asked if we could have a quick look inside the Bus which was empty anyway and waiting at Piazza Roma. The fact that they were always crowded ok, it`s part of the problems that world famous locations like Venice have.
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Angelika
Oct 2024Verified booking
I've just come back from Venice and am absolutely thrilled by this magical city. We were very lucky that it rained. There was nothing going on. 😀 Booking admission online is absolutely recommended
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Caroline
Oct 2024Verified booking
The palace is very beautiful and moving around was not difficult. Less friendly staff though. Skipping the line was so relieving and helpful.
DAVID
Oct 2024Verified booking
The Palace itself. My first visit and thought both it and the Correr museum good, though would prefer not to have to use my mobile as audio guide.
Tatiana
Sep 2024Verified booking
It was a wonderful visit. I will definitely come back for more in-depth visits like the secret itinerary. Too bad about the very long wait but I am aware that Venice has high tourism.
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Hans-Jürgen
Sep 2024Verified booking
Everything worked perfectly. The ticket redemption machine was self-explanatory. The language could be preset...Super
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Andrej
Sep 2024Verified booking
I visited Venice many times, and wanted to visit the Dodge's palace, but never wanted to vaste my time in a que that was always so long. This was the oportunitiy to enter the palace and use my time on sightseening.
GOSTANIAN
Sep 2024Verified booking
This pass is very practical! When we got out of the Venice train station, there were kiosks where we could collect our transport tickets. We just didn't quite understand, at first, how to tell which direction the bus boats were going... but we were there to explore and discover, and it was great!
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Angela
Sep 2024Verified booking
We found the waterbus made transport around Venice so easy! We loved seeing all the sites and going to random places and then walking around to see the sites.
Nancy
Sep 2024Verified booking
The whole palace is impressive and very well preserved. Well, the price is a bit high, but the fast track entry was very entertaining, without long queues. Hopefully sights like this will be preserved.
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Combo: Alilaguna Water Bus Airport Transfers + Vaporetto ACTV Water Bus Pass & Mainland Bus Tickets
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- Save on travel costs in Venice with a combo that includes both water bus transfers and ACTV Water Bus Pass with Mainland bus tickets.
- Hassle-free transfers from Venice Marco Polo Airport to the city on the water bus, offering routes on the Blue and Orange lines.
- Enjoy the flexibility of the tickets with no expiry date, valid for a single journey either to or from the airport on the Alilaguna Water Bus.
- Get unlimited access to ACTV Vaporetti (water buses) in Venice, Lido and the lagoon islands with the bus pass with a choice of 1/2/3/7 days validity.
- Explore Mestre and Marghera with unlimited use of ACTV buses, giving you the freedom to travel across the mainland at your convenience.
- Save on travel costs in Venice with a combo that includes both water bus transfers and ACTV Water Bus Pass with Mainland bus tickets.
- Hassle-free transfers from Venice Marco Polo Airport to the city on the water bus, offering routes on the Blue and Orange lines.
- Enjoy the flexibility of the tickets with no expiry date, valid for a single journey either to or from the airport on the Alilaguna Water Bus.
- Get unlimited access to ACTV Vaporetti (water buses) in Venice, Lido and the lagoon islands with the bus pass with a choice of 1/2/3/7 days validity.
- Explore Mestre and Marghera with unlimited use of ACTV buses, giving you the freedom to travel across the mainland at your convenience.
Inclusions
Alilaguna Water Bus Transfers
- One-way or round-trip water bus transfers between Marco Polo Airport to Venice City
Vaporetto ACTV Water Bus Pass & Mainland Bus Tickets
- Validity: 1/2/3/7 days
- Unlimited use of ACTV Vaporetti (water buses) in Venice, Lido and lagoon islands
- Unlimited use of ACTV Buses in Mestre, Marghera and mainland
Exclusions
Vaporetto ACTV Water Bus Pass & Mainland Bus Tickets
- ACTV Services from/to Marco Polo Airport, routes no. 16, 19, 21, Casinò and Alilaguna lines
Blue Line
- First Water Bus: 5:20am
- Last Water Bus: 12:20am
- Frequency: 30mins
Click here for the map route.
Red Line
- First Water Bus: 8:50am
- Last Water Bus: 3:55pm
- Frequency: 30mins
Click here for the map route.
Orange Line
- First Water Bus: 8:50am
- Last Water Bus: 11:35pm
- Frequency: 30mins
Click here for the map route.
Alilaguna Water Bus Transfers
- Tip: Make friends with fellow passengers and get insider tips about Venice from the locals.
- This ticket does not have an expiry date and can be used on any date after purchase.
- The ticket is valid only for one single-way journey. You can travel either to the airport or from the airport with this one-way ticket.
- Please note that the Red Line is not active during winter.
- Children of 6 years and below do not require a ticket.
Vaporetto ACTV Water Bus Pass & Mainland Bus Tickets
- Tip: The lesser-known islands of Venice await you on the route. Keep your camera handy to capture the charming spots.
- Tickets must be validated before boarding ACTV public transport.
- The validity of ACTV Tickets and Travelcards starts from the exact moment they are first validated.
- Included in the price of the ticket is the transport of 1 luggage piece, the three dimensions of which must not exceed the sum of 150cm.
- Please expect delays during peak hours and high seasons.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Karin
Dec 2024Verified booking
Ticket was very easy to book online and then print out. The timetables were also very easy to read, the vaporettos were perfect and the staff very nice.
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William
Dec 2024Verified booking
Simplicity of buying Vaparetto 7 day Passes❤️ We will always use "Headout" to purchase Vaparetto Passes and any museum passes we need!
Gert
Nov 2024Verified booking
Easy to use, but it would be nice to receive a map of the lines and stations when booking.
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Rebecca
Nov 2024Verified booking
It was easy to hop and off vaporettos. It is great for night time rides which are the most beautiful. The rides are very expensive but this makes multiple rides per day manageable and affordable.
Robert
Nov 2024Verified booking
Very helpful agents at both the Alilaguna offices -at the acquaport at VCE and in Venice – in helping me exchange my vouchers for actual tickets. Thank you.
Rinku
Nov 2024Verified booking
Our trip was for 4 night so it made sense to buy the 7 day pass which was convenient and better priced. I wished there was a 5 day pass available since we had to forfeit 2 days. All in all it was a good experience. The staff is not very friendly but I guess it comes with the job, working on choppy waters all day is not fun.
Richard
Nov 2024Verified booking
Machine at the San Marco stop didn't work for our credit card so we bought our 7 day passes on line. The system worked great with Google maps (though our usual stop for the hotel was closed for a couple days and Google didn't notice).
Hans-Peter
Nov 2024Verified booking
It took too much time in total; first the waiting time before the boat arrived, then the transfer due to the several stops. In total it has cost us 90 minites of our precious time. As a conseqeunce we didn't use the ticket for the return but booked a taxi taking us from the Isola delle Rose to the Airport in 30 minutes
Angela
Nov 2024Verified booking
Vaporetti are not always signposted and do not always go to the designated terminus. From time to time there are unexpected changes of plan, which mean you have to walk across the city to change trains. The size of the network and the offer of a 7-day ticket are positive.
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Sharon
Nov 2024Verified booking
It was fun to arrive at Venice via boat bus. We had to wait for about 20 minutes at the dock to board. Wish I could of seen more out the widows of the boat. But there was a drop off near my hotel. So it worked out well.
Arigoni
Nov 2024Verified booking
ALL VERY WELL THANKS!!! VENICE ALWAYS WONDERFUL, THE VENETIANS VERY NICE AND HELPFUL, I FIND EVERYTHING WELL ORGANIZED DESPITE THE GREAT FLOW!!! AFTER ALL A HERITAGE OF HUMANITY!!!
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Elisabeth
Nov 2024Verified booking
Easy to buy online, it's just a shame that you still have to print out the ticket. not so easy on weekends and public holidays, e.g. not possible at all in Mestre!
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Alfred
Nov 2024Verified booking
The Vaporetto multi-day ticket has proven to be ideal for getting around. In addition, it should only be indicated at the appropriate point that the ticket is valid for the selected period of 48 / 72 / ... hours.
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Elisabeth
Nov 2024Verified booking
The information boards at the stations should also be in German. The letters A B C D E etc. were confusing, but we had to take the lines 1, 6, 4 etc.. Which direction was not always recognizable from the outside.
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Myriam
Nov 2024Verified booking
1- The tickets have QR codes but you need to present them physically and validate each time. For the vapoeetto till the airport they refused the digital tickets and the person who holded the physical ones was late so we had to buy 3 new tickets ecen if we has them. 2- They are made of a paper very thin; some people in tje group thaught it was a unique use and throw them away. Passes for 3 days should not resemble a "vulgar ticket" in my opinion
Siegrid
Nov 2024Verified booking
The friendliness of the staff, the punctuality of the boats with such a large timetable - that impressed us! The same goes for the buses. We traveled from the bus station to Mestre several times and used the public transport a lot. The service is exemplary for both locals and tourists.
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Andrea
Nov 2024Verified booking
Super easy to download, totally easy to print out at the vending machine in Venice. Travelled around the Lido by vaporetto and bus for 7 days without any problems. Everything was great!
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Carole
Oct 2024Verified booking
How could you not leave Venice by waterbus to the airport for the modest sum of 15euros / pers. and that for a journey of less than an hour and to be able to admire the surrounding area, Burano etc.? It's all just to bring things full circle. Venice, the city of vaperetto, gondolas. That's Venice.
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Tanger
Oct 2024Verified booking
The experience itself was great. However, I can't understand why you have to buy another ticket even though you've already bought one online. It was great that you could travel all the way around Venice.
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John
Oct 2024Verified booking
It was really easy to buy the 3 day pass online, then print out the tickets at the actv station. The 3 day pass was the cheapest best option allowing full flexibility while touring Venice. The vaporetto is the best way to explore Venice and the vaporetto tickets are easy to work out and use with the least amount of hassle
Lynne
Oct 2024Verified booking
All went pretty well. The challenge is that the directions regarding which line to get in at the Doge Palace and how to do use the water taxi were insufficient.
Full,
Oct 2024Verified booking
It was great that you could also use the bus with your vaporetto ticket. Very pleasant. It was great that the vaporetti ran at short intervals. There were no long waiting times. We really enjoyed the trips and were able to get to know a lot of people.
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Phyllida
Oct 2024Verified booking
The staff where very helpful with our bags and my father who had limited mobility. Only issue was that we weren't told until we got to the ticket office - where you need to exchange your booking info for a ticket - that the final station we wanted to go to was closed.
Reding
Oct 2024Verified booking
The boats are well organized but unfortunately I was amazed that these old vaporetto are still running with so many tourists every year for 50 years zero comfort and total polluter because all are old diesel engines where Italy is master in building engines. If this were in Asia, all boats would be electric, which is a shame because the world is being destroyed and the pollution is huge. So please reinvest after 50 years in mobility like all other cities in Europe! Where is the money being invested? Thank you very much Marc Reding from Luxembourg
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Wouter
Oct 2024Verified booking
Ver convenient, you can change plans all the time and just take the transport you like. Very easily, this becomes a cheaper option than individual tickets.
- Arrive in Venice in just 80 to 110 mins with this direct water bus transfer from Marco Polo Airport.
- No worries if you miss a transfer, water buses arrive every 30-60 mins. Plus, your ticket is valid indefinitely, so you can use it whenever you want!
- Explore the city's most picturesque spots with your choice of 3 available routes.
- Opt for a one-way trip or round-trip transfer, with the added benefit of a 30-day validity period for round-trip tickets.
- Whichever route you choose, all are conveniently linked to Venice's iconic railway stations and cruise terminals.
- Arrive in Venice in just 80 to 110 mins with this direct water bus transfer from Marco Polo Airport.
- No worries if you miss a transfer, water buses arrive every 30-60 mins. Plus, your ticket is valid indefinitely, so you can use it whenever you want!
- Explore the city's most picturesque spots with your choice of 3 available routes.
- Opt for a one-way trip or round-trip transfer, with the added benefit of a 30-day validity period for round-trip tickets.
- Whichever route you choose, all are conveniently linked to Venice's iconic railway stations and cruise terminals.
Inclusions
- One-way/round-trip water bus transfer to/from Marco Polo Airport and Venice city
- Access to 3 routes
- Click here for detailed route maps
Blue Line (Marco Polo Airport to Santa Lucia Railway Station)
From Marco Polo Airport
- First water bus: 5:20am
- Last water bus: 12:20am
- Frequency: every 30-60 mins
Santa Lucia Railway Station
- First water bus: 8:20am
- Last water bus: 9:20pm
- Frequency: every 30-60 mins
Orange Line (Marco Polo Airport to Santa Maria del Giglio)
From Marco Polo Airport
- First water bus: 8:35am
- Last water bus: 11:05pm
- Frequency: every 30-60 mins
From Santa Maria del Giglio
- First water bus: 6:15am
- Last water bus: 7:15pm
- Frequency: every 30-60 mins
Red Line (Marco Polo Airport to Cruise Terminal)
From Marco Polo Airport
- First water bus: 8:50am
- Last water bus: 5:30pm
- Frequency: every 60 mins
From Cruise Terminal
- First water bus:8:25am
- Last water bus: 12:25pm
- Frequency: every 60 mins
Please click here for a detailed timetable and route maps.
- This ticket does not have an expiry date and can be used on any date after purchase (extended validity).
- The round-trip tickets must be stored correctly and used within 30 days from the date of validation of the outward journey.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Bridget
Dec 2024Verified booking
Easy to book the waterbus tickets but had to then go to the ticket office to get the real ticket....that is not efficent. Travelling on the waterbus was lovely.
Robert
Nov 2024Verified booking
Very helpful agents at both the Alilaguna offices -at the acquaport at VCE and in Venice – in helping me exchange my vouchers for actual tickets. Thank you.
María
Nov 2024Verified booking
When we arrived in Venice we bought the tickets on the plane to take the boat there and back. When we went to exchange them at the ticket counter, something that made us lose a lot of time, we were told that the tickets were not ready and we were even scolded for having bought the tickets online and not at the ticket counter.
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Hans-Peter
Nov 2024Verified booking
It took too much time in total; first the waiting time before the boat arrived, then the transfer due to the several stops. In total it has cost us 90 minites of our precious time. As a conseqeunce we didn't use the ticket for the return but booked a taxi taking us from the Isola delle Rose to the Airport in 30 minutes
Paul
Nov 2024Verified booking
Ticket experience was great. We just arrived on time to adjourn the boat... We did not know it was such a long walk from tghe baggage arrival. .. but again everything worked out fine.
Sharon
Nov 2024Verified booking
It was fun to arrive at Venice via boat bus. We had to wait for about 20 minutes at the dock to board. Wish I could of seen more out the widows of the boat. But there was a drop off near my hotel. So it worked out well.
Gerard
Nov 2024Verified booking
The taxi is great and stops all around the lagoon ,so on a nice day ,you get to see it all ,the walk from airport to the taxi is around a 15 min walk and the taxi takes about 1hour 10 mins to get to st marks square ,if you are returning to Marco Polo at night make sure you have checked the pier and the time for the vaporetto as there may not be anyone around to ask , altogether a great experience,we actually visited Venice for a day ,early flight out and late return,it can be done !!
Guibert
Oct 2024Verified booking
Very practical ali laguna shuttle between the airport and the island of Lido. One hour journey. No need to go through the train station and san marco with suitcases.
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Carole
Oct 2024Verified booking
How could you not leave Venice by waterbus to the airport for the modest sum of 15euros / pers. and that for a journey of less than an hour and to be able to admire the surrounding area, Burano etc.? It's all just to bring things full circle. Venice, the city of vaperetto, gondolas. That's Venice.
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Sabine
Oct 2024Verified booking
Very punctual, clear ticket area, available in several languages Why did we have to sit in the reserved area without a view on the return journey? Too bad
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Krista
Oct 2024Verified booking
The Headout app Made my tours and transfers throughout Italy seamless and easy. I could keep track of everything in the app.
Simone
Oct 2024Verified booking
Both the airport transfer there and back with Alilaguna and the 3-day ticket for the vaporetti worked without any problems, simple, uncomplicated, really nice the journey over the water - but since you have to queue up at both to exchange the respective voucher for the real ticket, you can just as well buy it on the spot.
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Phyllida
Oct 2024Verified booking
The staff where very helpful with our bags and my father who had limited mobility. Only issue was that we weren't told until we got to the ticket office - where you need to exchange your booking info for a ticket - that the final station we wanted to go to was closed.
Kate
Oct 2024Verified booking
Smooth and easy ride. The staff were very helpful with embarking and disembarking processes. Ferries weren't overcrowded which was great. The queues were a bit long and took a while to get through
Phyllida
Oct 2024Verified booking
Only issue is that I had wanted to get the shuttle to Museu station but was told it was closed due to works, we got the vaporetto from Colonna to Museu, the website didn't warn us of this.
Natalie
Oct 2024Verified booking
We entered our details at the ticket machine and immediately had our tickets. Completely uncomplicated and quick. It was great fun. Super organization!
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Shane
Oct 2024Verified booking
The whole process was easy, we bought tickets online the day before, validated them at ticket office at airport and used the same ticket for return trip.
Michael
Oct 2024Verified booking
It would be nice if you could get a real online ticket straight away and not have to queue to exchange the online ticket for a physical ticket. This way you have to pay additional fees without any recognizable benefit.
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METAYER
Oct 2024Verified booking
It would be useful to provide clearer information on where to collect the ticket ordered online once you arrive at the airport. For example: "Once you reach the boarding level (after taking the escalator or elevator), you will find a counter on the left to collect your ticket ordered online".
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Phil
Sep 2024Verified booking
The transfers to and from Marco Polo airport and Venice were great and the information regarding the voucher and ticket exchange were very clear, although I wasn't sure that I had downloaded the correct voucher, as it was totally different to the 2 day water bus voucher in format, I needn't have worried, everything went smoothly.
Lisa
Sep 2024Verified booking
We picked up the tickets at the office from a friendly young woman, and enjoyed the view from the boat which dropped us at Arsenale. The return journey to the airport was just as easy.
Thomas
Sep 2024Verified booking
Having booked tickets in advance swapping the code for physical tickets was quick and easy and straightforward. We got on the water bus quickly and the transfer was as expected
Fritz
Sep 2024Verified booking
That we only had to wait about 30 minutes when the airport was very busy. When the seats for people with disabilities are not occupied, passengers can sit there because the narrow rows of seats behind them are not suitable for tall people.
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Christopher
Sep 2024Verified booking
Ticketing experience with Headout was fine - very smooth throughout. Waterbus transfer Venice Airport to Venice rail station - better than expected as was able to catch a more direct/speedy boat than timetabled, enabling a plane delay to be recovered. But it was a smaller boat with less ease of enjoying the journey..................
Leandro
Sep 2024Verified booking
Everything went smoothly. The boat was on time, the accommodation was satisfactory and the staff were friendly. We didn't have any problems with our ticket.
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Venice Public Transport Options
ACTV Water Bus
From: €25
Good For: Micro-commutes within Venice and the neighboring islands.
Timings: Monday - Sunday (8 AM - 10 PM)
The Vaporetti or water buses are a lifesaver when you’re in Venice. Their services are available in Venice, Lido, and the Lagoon islands, along with access to Mestre and Maghera.
- When you have an ACTV water bus pass, figuring out the travel routes in the city’s canal system will not be at the top of your worries.
- The Vaporetti is significantly cheaper than the Gondola rides, and you can commute within Venice and to neighboring islands with ease.
- The passes are available in 1, 2, 3, and 7-day variants. You can choose the one which suits you the best.
- The Vaporetto Route Map should help you decide if this mode of transport will be sufficient for all your commuting needs during your Venice trip.
- Note that water bus service is not available to/from Marco Polo airport.
Hop-on Hop-off Boat Trip
Good For: Sightseeing
Timings: Apr 23 to May 28: Fri, Sat, and Sun at 9 AM; May 29 to Aug 27: Daily at 9 AM; Aug 28 onwards: Fri, Sat, and Sun at 9 AM.
The Hop-on Hop-off boat experience gives you panoramic views of the city. It allows you to explain the city when you have limited time.
- You can opt for a 24h option or a 48h option depending on your convenience.
- It takes you to 120 different points of interest.
- The large windows of the boat allow you to take breathtaking views of the city.
- You can visit “must-visit” locations like St. Mark’s square, the island of Murano, and Torcello.
- You’ll also have audio guides in English, Spanish, German, French, and Italian. The content is curated so that both adults and children can enjoy and learn.
Alilaguna Shuttle Service to/from Marco Polo Airport
From: €15
Good For: Commuting from the airport.
The Alilaguna shuttle service takes you from Marco Polo airport to Venice city or vice versa. If you book the shuttle service online, you have your travel arrangements sorted out when you land at the airport.
- The Alilaguna Shuttle service has 3 lines: Blue, Red, and Orange.
- The Blue line connects the airport with the cruise terminal, passing through San Marco. Check out the route map here.
- The Red line connects the airport with the cruise terminal, passing through Murano and San Marco. Check out the route map here.
- The Orange line connects the airport with the cruise terminal, passing through Rialto and S. Maria. Check out the route map here.
- Note that during winter, the red line is inactive.
- Children below 6 years can travel free of cost.
Gondolas
From: €80
Good For: The gondola experience is unique to Venice.
Gondolas are a traditional mode of transport in Venice. It is the most romantic and the best way to see Venice.
- The cost of your ride will differ, depending on the number of minutes you’d like to spend on the Gondola.
- Between 7 pm and 8 pm, costs can reach €120.
- Most Gondoliers do not sing nowadays. However, if you want them to sing when they row, you’ll be charged extra.
- Despite the expense, the Gondola can be a good one-time experience.
- Here’s a tip: If you don’t mind sharing your ride with other guests, Gondola can be very cheap.
Traghetti
From: €0.5 to €1
Good For: Commuting across the Grand canal.
Timings: Typically operate from 9 AM to around 6 or 7 PM, although some routes finish by noon.
Traghetti are large public Gondolas on the Grand Canal. They are useful to get from one end of the canal to the other. Unlike the touristy Gondolas, Traghetti are cheap and are also used by locals for commuting.
- Note that the Traghetti is a regular mode of transport for Venetian workers. Therefore, the facility will be in service only at certain times of the day.
- Traghetti is effective because only 4 bridges cross the grand canal.
- Unlike regular Gondolas, Traghetti do not have singing Gondoliers with beribboned hats.
Travelling By Road in Venice
Bus
Venice is closed to all kinds of vehicular traffic since most of its streets are narrow. Moreover, the winding alleyways in the city are ideal for exploring the city on foot.
You may however use buses to visit places like Mestre. The Venice bus station is situated at Piazzale Roma.
Taxis
Venice is a walkable city and is completely closed for vehicular traffic. However, if you want to rent a car for traveling outside Venice you can do it in car rental offices in Piazzale Roma.
Airport Connectivity in Dubai
Marco Polo Airport
The Alilaguna Shuttle service can transport you from the Marco Polo Airport to Venice at rates starting from €15. There are 3 lines that can take you from the airport to the Cruise terminal. However, all 3 lines go through different parts of the city.
The Blue line passes through San Marco, the Red line passes through Murano and San Marco and the orange line passes through Rialto and S.Maria del Giglio.
Treviso Airport
The Treviso airport is connected to Venice by road. There are many buses plying between the airport and Venice. The buses cost you €10 to €13 and take about 1 hour to reach. Alternatively, you can also take airport taxis. While taxis can be the fastest way to travel between Treviso and Venice, the cheapest option is the ATVO or Barzi shuttle bus services. Keep in mind that all motorized transport must stop at the Piazzale Roma terminal or the parking island of Tronchetto. From there you can take a water taxi or the Vaporetto ferry.
Must Have Venice Public Transportation Apps
Ulmon Venice Travel Guide
Google maps can sometimes show only a few sponsored places or may even leave out some narrow alleyways. Moreover, Google maps require internet connectivity. With Ulmon Venice travel guide, you can roam around the narrow alleyways with much ease. Furthermore, the map is available offline. Here’s a tip: When you’re using the map, try to look for landmarks instead of using your GPS coordinates. Since the streets are narrow and close by, GPS coordinates can be wrong.
High Tide Venice- Hi!Tide
This is a free official app developed to help both locals and tourists to locate ferry points and water labels at various parts of the city. The app also gives you updates on flooding levels in a few locations. This can come in handy, especially in the rainy season. The app is developed in collaboration with the ICPSM- Venice’s premiere forecasting organization.
CheBateo
CheBateo helps in planning your Vaporetto routes around Venice. The app provides easy-to-view ACTV timetables. You can also favorite your routes so that you don’t have to type them every time you go in them. Furthermore, the app also tells you the Vaporetto routes that pass through and stop at a particular stop.
Frequently Asked Questions About Venice Public Transport
Q. What are the different modes of public transport available in Venice?
A. Vehicular movement is not allowed inside Venice. Inside the city, public transport is available in the form of water buses, Gondolas, and Traghetti. However, Venice is a walkable city. The best way to get around the city is on foot.
Q. What is the best Venice public transport option?
A. Traghetti provides the cheapest public transport option within the city. However, if you want to experience the traditional transport choice, you can go on a Gondola.
Q. Which travel pass is best for those using Venice public transport?
A. The ACTV water bus pass is ideal for micro-commutes within the city.
Q. Where can I get an ACTV card from?
A. You can get ACTV cards online. Once you finish your purchase you’ll get an e-voucher via email. When you reach Venice, you can redeem this e-voucher for a paper ticket. The paper ticket is valid for all micro-commutes within Venice until its expiry.
Q. Are the Venice Water Buses affordable?
A. Yes, water buses are affordable. The one-time pass for all bus routes starts from €25.
Q. Is there connectivity to the airport by Venice public transport?
A. Yes, the Alilaguna shuttle water bus service connects Venice to Marco Polo airport. There are numerous bus services from Treviso airport too.
Q. Are there buses in Venice?
A. No, Venice does not allow any kind of motorized transport within the city. So, buses are not allowed in Venice.
Q. Are taxis affordable in Venice?
A. There are no road taxis within the city. However, water taxis like Gondolas can be expensive.
Q. Is the monorail available in Venice?
A. No, there is no monorail in Venice.
Q. Can I drive in Venice?
A. No, you cannot drive in Venice. Motorized traffic is not allowed inside Venice.
Q. Is Venice public transport safe?
A. Yes, Venice has very safe public transport services like Water buses, Gondolas, and Traghetti.
Q. Is Venice public transport affordable?
A. Yes, Venice public transport is affordable. Traghetti costs between €0.5 to €2.
Q. Is there any dress code for using Venice public transport?
A. No, Venice doesn't have a strict dress code.
Q. What must-have travel apps can I download to easily access Venice public transport systems?
A. The Ulmon Venice travel guide app and the CheBateo app can come in handy while navigating the streets of Venice.