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ACTV stands for Azienda del Consorzio Trasporti Veneziano. It is the company that operates public transportation in Venice. This primarily includes the Water buses (Vaporetto, plural: vaporetti), Venice's new streetcar on Piazzale Roma and the buses from Venice to the mainland. Pictured here is the Line 1 vaporetto at the Lido.
The following are not part of the ACTV:
The following are not part of the ACTV: private boats that Gondolas, the water taxis, and the airport line Alilaguna.
Ticket counter
Throughout the city and at all entry points into the city, there are numerous ACTV ticket counters, such as here in Punta Sabbioni.
The Important Line 1
The line most frequently used by tourists is the Line 1. It travels the entire length of the Grand Canal. This line is used both for arriving and departing, as well as for sightseeing along the Grand Canal. But there’s a much better way to do that: we recommend the Grand Panorama Tour. This photo of the Grand Canal was taken at dawn in October. You can still see the light fog that rolled in overnight. Venice is especially romantic at this time, and not just for photographers.
The Important Line 2
Anyone driving their car in the Tronchetto Parking Garage or at the parking garages at the Piazzale Roma turns off, the Line 2 through the Grand Canal to get to Venice. It travels at the same speed as Line 1, but does NOT stop at every Grand Canal stop. This means you’ll get to your lodging faster on Line 2. Line 1 also runs through the Grand Canal, but only as far as the Piazzale Roma and not all the way to the parking garage Tronchetto.
The Important Sections 4.1 and 4.2
These black-and-white boats are slightly smaller than the ACTV vaporetti on Lines 1 and 2. They also carry fewer passengers and are used to travel from Venice to the neighboring island Murano to drive back and forth every now and then.
Take Line 14 to Burano and Punta Sabbioni
Day-trippers from the Adriatic coast (Grado, Lignano, Bibione, Caorle, Jesolo) are starting to leave Punta Sabbioni the Line 14 or 15 boat to the St. Mark's Square. Line 14 runs from St. Mark's Square to the Lido, via Punta Sabbioni and Tre Porti to Burano and back again. This type of boat is so large that it can accommodate 1,200 passengers.
The Ferry Car Ferry
The car ferry that runs continuously between the Tronchetto Parking Garage and the Lido goes back and forth is also part of the ACTV. You can also take the ferry with your car without a transfer. It's especially popular among photographers who want to take panoramic pictures of the Venice skyline.
The People Mover
The People Mover constantly shuttles back and forth between the Piazzale Roma and the Tronchetto Parking Garage Back and forth with a stop at the cruise ship terminal. It is also part of the ACTV system. The fare is €1.50 per person per ride and is included in the ACTV ticket. (As of 2026). Pictured: the People Mover with its stop right in the middle of the cruise ship terminal.
The ATVO Express Bus
The buses from ATVO are NOT part of Venice's public transit system. They are used to travel from Venice to the eastern part of the Veneto region (Jesolo, Caorle, Bibione, etc.). Important exception: ATVO buses also run from the Marco Polo Airport all the way to Venice to the Piazzale Roma. There is an additional charge for these. Price: €12.00 for a one-way trip and €22.00 for a round trip.
AliLaguna
The yellow boats of the Alilaguna. These boats shuttle between various locations in Venice and the Marco Polo Airport Back and forth. A ride costs €18 online and must be paid for separately.
Line 5 to Marco Polo Airport
From the Piazzale Roma The No. 5 bus runs every 30 minutes to the Marco Polo Airport and back again. Although the bus is operated by ACTV, you have to pay extra for this trip. Multi-day tickets are NOT valid on this bus line. The price: €10.00 for a one-way trip and €18.00 for a round trip. (As of 2026).
Bus Route 11 on the Lido
Most visitors to Venice use only the water buses (Vaporetti) within the city or for trips to Murano or Burano. The route to Chioggia is an exception: On this route, you first take Line 1 to the Lido and transfer directly to the No. 11 bus at the S.M.E. stop, which continues on to Pellestrina and Chioggia drives.
Current ACTV Fares – 2026
Note: Do NOT pay any processing fees!
A one-way trip costs €9.50. The trip should take no longer than 75 minutes to reach your destination.
The prices for multi-day tickets are:
24-hour ticket = €25.00.
2-day ticket = €35.00.
3-day ticket = 45.00 €.
7-day ticket = 65.00 €.
The 24-hour ticket is valid on the Italian railway system, Trenitalia (but only within the Venice metropolitan area).
The following applies to all multi-day tickets:
The validity period begins when the first trip is validated.
You can purchase all ACTV tickets online at this link.
You pay NO processing fees. You pay the same price as you would in person.
Ticket counter
Pictured here is one of the ticket counters at the St. Mark's Square. This is a major stop and is therefore staffed by ACTV personnel throughout the day. The numerous smaller stops do NOT have ticket counters. However, wherever you enter Venice as a tourist, there are staffed ticket counters: Airport, parking garages, Train Station, Punta Sabbioni, Lido, Rialto Bridge, St. Mark's Square.
Validate your ticket before every ride!
The Stamp Canceler
Pictured here is the ACTV ticket reader. Whether you have a single-ride ticket or a multi-day ticket, you must validate it before each ride. Simply hold your ticket against the bottom of the reader. It will confirm validity with a beep and show the date on the display until which your multi-day ticket is valid.
The ACTV Ticket
The ACTV ticket is the size of a debit card. Online prices are the same as on-site prices. With the online ticket voucher, you do NOT have to wait in line on-site. Simply enter your online ticket code at a ticket machine, and you’ll receive your ticket immediately.
Please note: The ACTV ticket must be validated before each ride. To do so, simply hold the bottom of the ticket against the reader at the entrance to the bus stop.
Validity of Multi-Day Tickets
- The ACTV ticket is valid for all Vaporetti Routes within Venice.
- The ACTV ticket is valid on all buses to and from Mestre. Exception: Line 5.
- The ACTV ticket is valid for the trip to Murano, Burano, and Torcello and back.
- The ACTV ticket is valid for the trip to the Lido and back.
- The ACTV ticket is valid for the trip from Punta Sabbioni to Venice and back.
- The ACTV ticket is valid for a round-trip ride on Bus Line 11 to Chioggia and back.
- Note: The ACTV ticket is NOT valid for AliLaguna boats.
- Note: The ACTV ticket is NOT valid for Gondolas.
- Note: The ACTV ticket is NOT valid for private water taxis.
- Note: The ACTV ticket is NOT valid for the No. 5 bus—to or from the airport.
- Note: The ACTV ticket is NOT valid for the ATVO Buses—to or from the airport.
- Note: The ACTV ticket is NOT valid on lines 16, 19, 21, and Casinò.
The validity period of the tickets
- For the duration of the ticket, it doesn't matter when you order your ticket online.
- For the purposes of the ticket's validity period, it doesn't matter when you receive your ticket online.
- For the ticket's validity period, it doesn't matter when you pick up your ticket from the ticket machine.
- The only factor that determines the ticket's validity period is when you use the ticket for the first time in Venice:
- Example: If you use a 24-hour ticket for the first time at 10:00 a.m., it remains valid without interruption until 9:59 a.m. the next day. This means your last trip must end by 9:59 a.m.
- The same applies to multi-day tickets; the only difference is that they are valid for a longer period.
Current ACTV Ticket Prices
- A single trip (max. duration 75 minutes) – 9.50 euros
- 24-Hour Ticket (Valid from the first validation) – 25.00 euros
- 2-Day Ticket (Valid from the first validation) – 35.00 euros
- 3-Day Ticket (Valid from the first validation) – 45.00 euros
- 7-Day Ticket (Valid from the first validation) – 65.00 euros
Easier Airport Transfer: one-way only
For a one-way trip from Marco Polo Airport to the Piazzale Roma or return – 10.00 euros
Two airport transfers: round trip
For the trip from Marco Polo Airport to the Piazzale Roma and back again – 18.00 euros
You can purchase all ACTV tickets online at this link.
You pay NO processing fees. You pay the same price as you would in person.
Notes
- Note 1: Multi-day tickets are valid for the specified period starting from the first validation.
- Note 2: The Airport Transfer "ACTV" refers to the bus ride on the mainland on Line 5 between Marco Polo Airport and the Piazzale Roma in Venice. From Piazzale Roma, you can either walk to your hotel or take the vaporetto (water bus). For this trip on the vaporetto, you’ll need either a single-ride ticket or a one-day or multi-day pass.
- Note 3: You will receive only one PNR QR code for all the tickets you order. The ticket machine in Venice will then use this code to print all the tickets you ordered.
- Note 4: Children under 6 travel for free.
- Note 5: The price includes one piece of luggage, the sum of whose three dimensions must not exceed 150 cm.
- Note 6: There are no discounts for seniors. („On ACTV transports, there are no special discounts for tourists “over 65 years old”.“).
Skip the Line for Your Vaporetto Ticket
I'm sure you've heard it many times before: every year, millions of tourists want to visit Venice. You never know just how hectic things are there until you actually arrive.
How many visitors are in town right now?
How long are the lines?
Fact 1: The peak season runs from March through mid-November.
Fact 2: In the summer, thousands more day-trippers from the Adriatic Sea come to visit.
Fact 3: Not all counters are staffed in the winter, so there may still be wait times even here.
Fact 4: Almost everyone waiting in line wants some helpful advice: What kinds of multi-day Vaporetto tickets are available, and how much do they cost? Where are these tickets valid?
You can avoid all of that by purchasing your tickets in advance and in German.
Get information and make reservations from the comfort of your own home. Take your time to choose what works best for you. Same price as on-site (NO booking fees). Skip the line in Venice and print your ticket right away. You can purchase all ACTV tickets online via this link.
Just choose the ticket that's best for you:
The New Ticket Tutorial
Be sure to check out our new ACTV Ticket Tutorial – Here you'll find everything you need to know—in words and pictures—about the ticket machines, the lines, and the validity of ACTV tickets.
The ACTV website is: www.actv.it
You can find the route network, including all lines, here: Click here
You can find the schedules for the various vaporetto lines here:
http://actv.avmspa.it/it/content/orari-servizio-di-navigazione-0
The exact schedules with departure times for all lines:
Line 1 – Line 2 – Line 3 – Line 4 – Line 5 – Line 6 – Line 7 – Line 8 – Line 9 – Line 10 – Line 11 – Line 12 – Line 13 – Line 14 – Line 15 – Line 16 – Line 17 – Line 18 – Line 20 – Line 22 – Night Line N – Night Line NLN – NMU Night Line
Overview of All Vaporetto Lines
Vaporetto Lines 1 through 5 – Vaporetto Lines 6 through 10 – Vaporetto Lines 11 through 15 – Vaporetto Lines 16 through 22 – The Vaporetto Night Lines
Major Vaporetto Destinations in Venice – The following Vaporetto lines stop here:
St. Mark's Square – Piazzale Roma – Train Station (Ferrovia) – Tronchetto Park Island – Rialto Bridge – Lido – Murano – Burano – Punta Sabbioni