What the vaporetto is
Public transport on water
ACTV water buses connect the historic center, Lido, Giudecca, Murano, Burano and other areas of the lagoon.
Not the same as Alilaguna
ACTV vaporetti are separate from Alilaguna airport boats. A standard ACTV ticket does not include Alilaguna services.
Tickets and passes
Single ticket
A standard 75-minute ACTV Rete Unica ticket for visitors is EUR 9.50 and is valid from validation on eligible urban services.
Day passes
Common visitor passes include 24 hours at EUR 25, 48 hours at EUR 35, 72 hours at EUR 45 and 7 days at EUR 65.
Validation
Validate at the start of the journey and follow validation rules when changing boats or vehicles.
Airport exclusions
Marco Polo Airport
Standard urban tickets do not normally include airport travel. Airport bus supplements and combined airport tickets are separate products.
Check the ticket type
If your trip starts or ends at Marco Polo Airport, confirm that the ticket explicitly includes airport transfer.
Useful routes
Grand Canal
Line 1 is slower but scenic along the Grand Canal. Line 2 is often faster on parts of the main route.
Northern lagoon
Line 12 from Fondamente Nove is the common route for Murano, Burano and Torcello planning.
FAQ
Do I need a vaporetto pass in Venice?
If you will take several boats or visit islands, a pass can make sense. If you mostly walk, single tickets may be enough.
Does the vaporetto ticket include the airport?
Standard urban ACTV tickets generally exclude travel to or from Marco Polo Airport unless a specific airport product is included.
Can I bring luggage on the vaporetto?
Small visitor luggage is common, but crowded boats and bridges can make large bags difficult.