Everything You Need to Know About Parking, Ferries, and Prices in Punta Sabbioni
Day-trippers from the Adriatic towns of Jesolo, Caorle, Bibione, Lignano, and Grado have only three options for getting to Venice:
- You drive your car into a parking garage in Venice. (Expensive: 35.00 euros per day)
- Take public transportation to Venice or
- Drive to Punta Sabbioni, park your car there, and take the Vaporetto on Line 14 or 15 to Venice. This is by far the most beautiful and affordable way to get to Venice.
Here you'll find everything you need to know about getting to Punta Sabbioni: parking, vaporetti, the bus station, etc.
Punta Sabbioni on the map
The plan is from http://www.OpenStreetMap.org – © OpenStreetMap contributors
The ACTV boats on Lines 14 and 15 will take you either from Punta Sabbioni to Venice or to Burano and Murano.
The boats on Line 14 stop at the Lido (S.M.E. stop) and at St. Mark’s Square (San Zaccaria / Pietà stop). Line 15 boats provide a direct connection to Venice and do NOT stop at the Lido but travel directly from Punta Sabbioni to St. Mark’s Square. However, they only run in the morning, when there are particularly large numbers of day-trippers heading to Venice.
As a rough rule of thumb, you can keep in mind that, that all boats always turn at the hour or at the half-hour Depart from Punta Sabbioni. The return trip from Venice leaves at a quarter past or three-quarters past every hour.
Note: There are NO restrooms on the boats on Lines 14 or 15. Therefore, please use the public restroom in Punta Sabbioni. This is especially important for children.
Parking in Punta Sabbioni
First, the good news: There are plenty of free parking spaces. Now for the not-so-good news: About 99% of the parking spaces require payment.
And don’t count on getting one of the available parking spots. A great many residents of the peninsula between Jesolo, Cavallino Tre Porti, Ca Savio, and Punta Sabbioni take the vaporetto to Venice every day to go to work. To park their cars, they use their local knowledge and snap up all the free parking spots first thing in the morning, so that—barring the occasional stroke of luck—you’ll be left with nothing but a guarded, paid parking lot.
The parking fee is usually 8.00 euros per car per day. During the winter, it's only 6.00 euros.
Our Experience: We, the entire team at Venedig.com, have been parking in Punta Sabbioni for over 40 years and have never had a problem. Everything is completely safe. Punta Sabbioni „thrives“ on the safety of its parking lots.
Our Parking Recommendation
If you arrive in Punta Sabbioni by car, there is a roundabout just a few meters before the vaporetto pier to Venice. This parking lot, which we recommend, is located Immediately after the roundabout, on the left. „Where the colorful flags fly.“ It’s truly guarded all day long and is located closest to the boat dock.
Hustle and bustle, panic, an accident?
You'll see for yourself: When you arrive in Punta Sabbioni by car and are looking for a parking spot, you'll see several people wearing safety vests standing on the street, waving frantically toward the parking lot entrance.
You only see this kind of behavior when an accident happens, and before the emergency responders can secure the scene, agitated bystanders are already on the road, waving and nervously and uncertainly directing traffic past the accident site.
This behavior is just part of everyday life for the staff at the private parking lots here. The more energetically they wave, the more customers drive into the parking lots. So they wave very energetically (we’d almost say: pushy).
So don't worry. There are plenty of open parking spots. The worst that can happen is that you'll drive 100 meters past the boat dock, and if you don't like any of the parking spots there, just turn around.
The Boats on Line 14
The boats used on Line 14 are significantly larger than the regular vaporetti that operate within Venice. They have a capacity of 1,200 passengers.
The seats on the first floor are especially popular in the summer, and of course the seats at the very front of the first floor offer a magnificent view of the Venice skyline just before arriving at the San Zaccaria stop, right next to the Pietà Church, where Antonio Vivaldi served as a priest. There are also plenty of seats on board for people with disabilities.
On almost every trip we take on this line, there are always a few cyclists who usually get on or off at the Lido
The boat type of Line 15
The type of boat used on Line 15, which operates as a direct route from Punta Sabbioni to St. Mark's Square, is slightly smaller and, unfortunately, has NO raised observation deck. It can accommodate only 400 people instead of 1,200. However, it does have a restroom.
The lower the line number, the more central the route is in Venice; the higher the number, the further out into the outskirts the boat goes. Line 1 runs only in the center of Venice along the Grand Canal. Line 2 also runs along the Grand Canal, but on the return trip it takes a detour through the Giudecca Canal. And lines 4.1 and 4.2 shuttle back and forth between Venice and Murano.
The No. 14 has always run back and forth between Punta Sabbioni and Venice. The No. 15 was added just a few years ago to provide additional service during peak hours.
Detailed Map of Punta Sabbioni
The plan is from http://www.OpenStreetMap.org – © OpenStreetMap contributors
Punta Sabbioni is a small town at the tip of the peninsula that extends about 13 km west from Cavallino. Sabbioni is located at the tip of this peninsula. Punta is the Italian word for "lace.". Sabbia is the word for sand. So "Punta Sabbioni" means "the sandy point.".
You'll find your way around right away. Everything you'll need—the vaporetto, the dock, and the parking lots—is located right next to each other. There are several secure parking lots. You'll spot them as soon as you arrive.
The few available free parking spaces are usually taken by locals. If you find a parking spot more than 150 meters away from the dock on your way there, it’s actually free. You’ll know you’ve arrived in Punta Sabbioni when you reach the roundabout. It’s located right in front of the ferry dock and the parking lots.
Traveling by Car from Jesolo
Drive from Jesolo to Punta Sabbioni via Cavallino. Google Maps estimates the distance to be about 22 km and the travel time to be 26 minutes.
ATVO: Ask at your lodging to find out which ATVO public transit bus line goes all the way to Punta Sabbioni.
Traveling by Car from Caorle
Drive from Caorle to Punta Sabbioni via Eraclea Mara, Cortellazzo, Jesolo, and Cavallino. Google Maps estimates the distance to be about 50 km and the travel time to be one hour and 15 minutes.
Traveling by Car from Bibione
Drive from Bibione to Punta Sabbioni via Jesolo and Cavallino. Google Maps estimates the distance to be about 77 km and the travel time to be one hour and 20 minutes.
ATVO: Ask at your lodging to find out which ATVO public transit bus line goes all the way to Punta Sabbioni.
Traveling by Car from Lignano
Drive from Lignano to Punta Sabbioni via Jesolo and Cavallino. Google Maps estimates the distance to be about 80 km and the travel time to be one hour and 23 minutes.
Traveling by Car from Grado
Drive from Grado to Punta Sabbioni via Aquileia, Latisana, Jesolo, and Cavallino. Google Maps estimates the distance to be about 119 km and the travel time to be two hours and 11 minutes.
Line 14: Schedule and Travel Times
The trip to the Lido takes 21 minutes. The trip to Venice takes 35 minutes.
It's best to remember this as a rough rule of thumb: Boats to Venice leave at the hour and at half past the hour.
The return trip from the Venice San Zaccaria stop always departs 15 minutes past and 15 minutes before the hour.
It's best to check the schedule posted at the stop in Venice. That way, you'll know exactly when the boats are heading back.
The ACTV Ticket Counter in Punta Sabbioni
The photo shows the former ACTV ticket booth at Punta Sabbioni. As of March 2026, however, it is undergoing a complete renovation. Please expect disruptions and pay attention to the daily signage and information boards.
A one-way trip from Punta Sabbioni to Venice costs 9.50 euros per person. According to the online price list, a round-trip ticket costs 19.00 euros. If you also plan to take the vaporetti within Venice, a day pass for 25 euros per day per person is a good value.
Marco Polo – Private Boats
From the Punta Sabbioni stop, it's not just the ACTV public transit boats that go to Venice. You can also use private water taxis and other private providers.
These private operators (Marco Polo) will take you to Venice for as little as 7.50 euros. However, they tend to specialize in group tours that arrive by bus. As an individual traveler, you’re much better off using ACTV. ACTV boats run to Venice and back every 30 minutes. Group tours usually have a fixed departure time (which coincides exactly with the bus’s arrival in Punta Sabbioni) and a fixed return time from Venice as well.
Validate your ticket before every trip
There are several electronic ticket readers at each entrance. Hold your ticket up to a reader, and the sliding door will open. Signs are posted throughout the boats indicating that you Before every trip You must validate your ticket again.
At every stop where you board, there are small electronic readers set up; simply hold your ticket up to them. The machine will respond with a short, friendly beep and display a green light to indicate that your ticket is still valid.
To Burano and Murano
After you've validated your ticket at the ticket booth and continue toward the boats, you'll see these two signs: On the left is the stop for the boat going to Burano and Murano, and on the right is the stop for the boat taking you to Venice or the Lido.
If you've been to Venice several times and would like to visit the islands, you can travel directly from Punta Sabbioni to Murano and Burano without having to go through Venice.
Note: Due to renovations at the Punta Sabbioni terminal, please note that the boarding area for Burano is currently located approximately 100 meters from the boarding area for Venice. Please follow the daily updated signage and information boards pointing to Burano.
Arrival and Departure in Venice
The boat arrives in Venice right in front of the Pietà Church. This is the church where Antonio Vivaldi served as a priest. From here, the boat also heads back to Punta Sabbioni. As a rough guide, you can remember that the boat departs at 15 minutes past and at three-quarters past (15 minutes before) each hour.
Please note: Not all routes that travel from Venice back to Punta Sabbioni list Punta Sabbioni as their destination. Often, the boat continues on to Burano. However, if you ask the staff, „Punta Sabbioni?“, you’ll get a friendly nod and a “Si Si” in response. This will reassure you that you’re on the right boat.
Bringing Bicycles Onboard
There is a bicycle rack on the boats on Lines 14 and 15. There is an additional charge of approximately one euro for a one-way trip when bringing a bicycle on board.
Bus service to Cavallino and Jesolo
Right next to the vaporetto stop in Punta Sabbioni, there are also several bus stops (shown here in the photo) serving routes to Cavallino and Jesolo.
ATVO: They are part of the public transit system that serves the area east of Venice and is called ATVO (V stands for Venice and O for Orientale (East)).
Two tips for the boat ride from Punta Sabbioni to Venice.
We don't want to rush you or put pressure on you. After all, you're on vacation.
Our Tip #1: Still, here’s a quick tip if you’re in a hurry. On the large boats of Lines 14 and 15, the outdoor seats on the upper deck are especially popular. If that’s important to you, you should be among the first passengers to board the boat, head straight up the stairs, and grab a seat right by the railing. On the left side as you head toward Venice is the south side—and thus the sunny side. This photo was taken in the fall, during the off-season. A cold, biting wind was blowing, driving all the passengers into the warm interior.
Our Tip #2: Just before you dock in Venice, you'll have a unique view of the city's skyline. Now, all the photographers rush to the front of the ship so they don't miss that first snapshot.
Our tip for a quick break in between
Don't worry if a boat happens to sail right past you.
Across from the ACTV ticket counter is a small snack bar ( Scarpa Bar) where you'll receive excellent service.
Aperol: Try an Aperol Spritz with some chips. You’ll love sitting in the shade and enjoying the 30 minutes until the next boat arrives. We promise: you’ll be thrilled.
Espresso: By the way, an espresso or cappuccino also tastes great with a Brioche with Cream (with vanilla cream) was awarded.
To be honest: We've even been to Venice, and we've never eaten anything nearly as good. And best of all: it's extremely affordable.
Our tip: The beautiful route from Cavallino to Punta
The plan is from http://www.OpenStreetMap.org – © OpenStreetMap contributors
When traveling to Punta Sabbioni, there are two different routes from Cavallino.
One that's slow and boring, and one that's fast and interesting.
The slow route: This is probably the route your GPS will suggest. It’s marked on this map as the red route. It’s the direct route and follows a perfectly straight road exactly 10 km long, cutting right through the peninsula to Punta Sabbioni. It passes through several small towns with a 50 speed limit, has a few traffic lights, and a large number of entrances and exits to campgrounds. So expect to stop at the traffic lights, drive at 50 in the towns, and encounter many slow motorhomes and RVs ahead of you.
The Beautiful Route
If you're coming from Jesolo, there's a roundabout shortly after the Cavallino town sign. DO NOT drive straight through the roundabout; instead, take the first exit immediately to the right and drive through the small town of Cavallino.
Immediately after that, you’ll drive along the edge of the lagoon all the way to Punta Sabbioni. It’s a beautiful route with stunning views of the lagoon. You’re sure to enjoy it. Venice used to be exactly like this before the year 410, when the inhabitants of the entire region retreated to the islands of the lagoon to seek refuge from Attila the Hun.
Predictable Tourist Behavior!!
During peak season (summer), expect the usual line at the ACTV ticket counter. Like the tourists staying right in Venice, many tourists visiting the Adriatic also have the following attitude:
- First of all, we're going to sleep in—after all, we're on vacation, not on the run.
- Then it's time to recharge for the day's exertions with a good breakfast at the hotel overlooking the sea. After all, that's what you paid for and what you've been looking forward to all year.
- Only then will there be time for Venice.
All of these tourists will be at the ferry terminal in Punta Sabbioni between 10 and 11 a.m. That’s why there’s always a daily line at the ticket counters at this time of day. This is especially true on rainy days or when the sky is overcast. The vacationers’ reasoning: This way, we won’t miss out on any sunny days at the beach.
Alternative: If you arrive a little earlier—and if you've been to Venice before—you can head to Burano first, or you can arrive at 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. and enjoy the afternoon in Venice.
In any case, you should reserve your ACTV ticket online in advance. That way, you won't have to wait in line at the ticket office here in Punta Sabbioni, and you won't risk missing a boat.
The most important gateway for all vacationers heading to the Adriatic:
Take a boat from Punta Sabbioni right into the heart of Venice.
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Bus Parking Lot
The first parking lot you’ll see upon arriving in Punta Sabbioni is a bus parking lot. It’s located on the right-hand side, just before the roundabout. The sign at the bus parking lot indicates a fee of 25.00 euros for all-day parking. After 2:00 p.m., the fee is 18.00 euros. A 20-minute stop for loading and unloading costs 7.00 euros.
The car ferry from Punta Sabbioni to the Lido
Occasionally, a car ferry also runs from Punta Sabbioni to the San Nicolo stop on the Lido.
For more information, click here:
https://avm.avmspa.it/sites/default/files/avm/navigazione/Actv_nav_linea_17.pdf
Phone number: 0039 – 041 – 24 24 (ACTV Hotline)