{"id":38683,"date":"2026-07-07T14:04:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T12:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.venicevisitpass.com\/?p=38683"},"modified":"2026-07-07T16:59:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T14:59:45","slug":"getting-around-venice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.venicevisitpass.com\/en\/magazine-en\/getting-around-venice\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get around Venice: vaporetto, alilaguna, and gondola compared"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Venice is explored primarily on foot and by boat: there are no cars, and every movement involves a bridge, a <em>calle<\/em> (street), or a canal. For first-time visitors, figuring out the <em>vaporetto<\/em>, gondola, <em>traghetto<\/em>, and water taxi can seem complicated. In this guide, you will find updated official fares, real travel times, and criteria for choosing the right means of transport based on your type of trip, with direct references to official sources to plan your movements without surprises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to arrive in Venice<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Historical Venice cannot be reached by car: the center stands on islands connected by pedestrian bridges, and the last point accessible by road is Piazzale Roma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.venicevisitpass.com\/en\/magazine-en\/venice-by-train-reach-center\/?_gl=1*1ccutx1*_up*MQ..*_ga*ODg3MzM2MDM1LjE3ODM0MTkxMjQ.*_ga_KWS8G8MSRY*czE3ODM0MTkxMjQkbzEkZzEkdDE3ODM0MTk1NjkkajM3JGwwJGgxNzI3NTI4MTA3*_ga_3F07YSH918*czE3ODM0MTkxMjQkbzEkZzEkdDE3ODM0MTk1NjkkajM3JGwwJGg2ODk3OTM1NjY.\">By train<\/a>:<\/strong> National and regional lines arrive at Venezia Santa Lucia Station, right at the entrance of the historic center.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>By bus or tram:<\/strong> Mainland transport (ACTV, ATVO, and extra-urban lines) stops at Piazzale Roma, from where you continue on foot or by vaporetto.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.venicevisitpass.com\/en\/magazine-en\/venice-by-car-parking-guide\/?_gl=1*12kkafd*_up*MQ..*_ga*ODg3MzM2MDM1LjE3ODM0MTkxMjQ.*_ga_KWS8G8MSRY*czE3ODM0MTkxMjQkbzEkZzEkdDE3ODM0MTk1NzEkajM1JGwwJGgxNzI3NTI4MTA3*_ga_3F07YSH918*czE3ODM0MTkxMjQkbzEkZzEkdDE3ODM0MTk1NzEkajM1JGwwJGg2ODk3OTM1NjY.\">By car<\/a>:<\/strong> Secure parking lots are located at Piazzale Roma (Garage San Marco, Autorimessa Comunale) and on the Island of Tronchetto, connected to the center via the People Mover.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.venicevisitpass.com\/en\/magazine-en\/venice-by-plane-airports-transfers\/?_gl=1*18x1ryf*_up*MQ..*_ga*OTU1NTkwNjU3LjE3ODM0MjAzMzM.*_ga_3F07YSH918*czE3ODM0MjAzMzIkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODM0MjAzMzIkajYwJGwwJGgxMDA0Mzg1NjM.*_ga_KWS8G8MSRY*czE3ODM0MjAzMzIkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODM0MjAzMzIkajYwJGwwJGg2NzI2Njk4ODI.\">From Venice Marco Polo Airport<\/a>:<\/strong> Connections are available by water (Alilaguna, water taxi) and by land (ATVO bus and ACTV line 5 Aerobus to Piazzale Roma).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Getting Around by Vaporetto<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>vaporetto<\/em> is the main public transport in Venice and is managed by AVM\/ACTV (Azienda del Consorzio Trasporti Veneziano), the official local public transport operator. The navigation network counts over twenty active lines and connects every <em>sestiere<\/em> (neighborhood) of the historic center with the islands of the lagoon, including Murano, Burano, Torcello, and Lido.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Children up to 6 years old travel for free.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tickets can be purchased via AVM Venezia, on this website venicevisitpass, at Venezia Unica ticket offices, or at automatic ticket machines at the docks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is always mandatory to validate tickets before boarding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>During peak hours (early morning and late afternoon on weekdays), journeys on the main lines can be very crowded: if possible, travel outside these time slots.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<article class=\"item_card card__horizontal-pass\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.venicevisitpass.com\/en\/prodotto\/vaporetto-venice-public-transport-ticket-actv\/\" title=\"Venice: ACTV Daily Vaporetto Pass\" class=\"card__container card__container--horizontal-pass\"><div class=\"photo-container__horizontal-pass\"><picture><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.venicevisitpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/iStock-1270204027-300x300.jpg\" class=\"card__photo\" alt=\"Venice: ACTV Daily Vaporetto Pass\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.venicevisitpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/iStock-1270204027-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.venicevisitpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/iStock-1270204027-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.venicevisitpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/iStock-1270204027-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"details__horizontal-pass\"><div> <header class=\"details-header__horizontal-pass\"><h2 class=\"details-title__horizontal-pass\">Venice: ACTV Daily Vaporetto Pass<\/h2><\/header><div class=\"details-content__horizontal-pass\"><div class=\"card__pricing\">\n    <div class=\"card__pricing-content\">\n        <span class=\"card__pricing-label\">Starting from<\/span>\n        <span class=\"card__pricing-price-low\">\n            <span class=\"price-wrap\">\n    <span class=\"custom-price discounted\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi>28,90&nbsp;<span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\">&euro;<\/span><\/bdi><\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"custom-regular-price\"><del><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi>29,90&nbsp;<span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\">&euro;<\/span><\/bdi><\/span><\/del><\/span><\/span>        <\/span>\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"card__pricing-content-cta\">\n            <div class=\"card__pricing-cta\">\n                <span class=\"cta-text\">Book<\/span>\n                <span class=\"cta-icon\"><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/article>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Getting around by gondola<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The gondola is the symbol of Venice and allows you to navigate narrow canals inaccessible to other means of transport. Fares are not unregulated: they are fixed by the Municipality of Venice through the Institution for the Conservation of the Gondola and the Protection of the Gondolier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Booking a ride online with a guaranteed time slot avoids queues at the <em>stazi<\/em> (the official departure points) during peak tourist hours, particularly in San Marco and Rialto.<\/p>\n\n\n<article class=\"item_card card__horizontal-pass\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.venicevisitpass.com\/en\/prodotto\/venice-exclusive-private-gondola-ride-on-the-grand-canal\/\" title=\"Private Gondola Ride in Venice (Max 5 Guests)\" class=\"card__container card__container--horizontal-pass\"><div class=\"photo-container__horizontal-pass\"><picture><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.venicevisitpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Gondola-2-300x300.jpg\" class=\"card__photo\" alt=\"Private Gondola Ride in Venice (Max 5 Guests)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.venicevisitpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Gondola-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.venicevisitpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Gondola-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.venicevisitpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Gondola-2-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"details__horizontal-pass\"><div> <header class=\"details-header__horizontal-pass\"><h2 class=\"details-title__horizontal-pass\">Private Gondola Ride in Venice (Max 5 Guests)<\/h2><\/header><div class=\"details-content__horizontal-pass\"><div class=\"card__pricing\">\n    <div class=\"card__pricing-content\">\n        <span class=\"card__pricing-label\">Starting from<\/span>\n        <span class=\"card__pricing-price-low\">\n            <span class=\"price-wrap\">\n    <span class=\"custom-price discounted\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi>149,00&nbsp;<span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\">&euro;<\/span><\/bdi><\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"custom-regular-price\"><del><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi>165,00&nbsp;<span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\">&euro;<\/span><\/bdi><\/span><\/del><\/span><\/span>        <\/span>\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"card__pricing-content-cta\">\n            <div class=\"card__pricing-cta\">\n                <span class=\"cta-text\">Book<\/span>\n                <span class=\"cta-icon\"><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/article>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>From Marco Polo Airport to Venice<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The water connection between Venice Marco Polo Airport and the historic center is managed by Alilaguna, the public navigation service operating on three main lines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Blue Line (Linea Blu):<\/strong> Airport – Murano – Fondamente Nove – Lido – Arsenale – San Marco – Zattere – Giudecca – Tronchetto – Railway Station (Ferrovia)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Orange Line (Linea Arancio):<\/strong> Airport – Madonna dell’Orto – Guglie\/Ferrovia – San Stae – Rialto – Sant’Angelo – Ca’ Rezzonico – Santa Maria del Giglio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Red Line (Linea Rossa &#8211; active from April to October):<\/strong> Airport – Murano – Fondamente Nove – Lido – Arsenale – San Marco<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Updated timetables and maps of the lines are available on the official<a href=\"https:\/\/www.venicevisitpass.com\/en\/prodotto\/alilaguna-pass-boat-transfer-in-venice\/?_gl=1*a0copx*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTA2MTAyNzUyLjE3ODM0MTk4MjM.*_ga_3F07YSH918*czE3ODM0MTk4MjIkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODM0MTk4MjIkajYwJGwwJGg3NzIxMDk2NTY.*_ga_KWS8G8MSRY*czE3ODM0MTk4MjIkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODM0MTk4MjIkajYwJGwwJGg5OTc0NjQwNjQ.\"> Alilaguna <\/a>website. The complete journey takes about 70-80 minutes; those with limited time can instead choose a direct transfer.<\/p>\n\n\n<article class=\"item_card card__horizontal-pass\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.venicevisitpass.com\/en\/prodotto\/alilaguna-pass-boat-transfer-in-venice\/\" title=\"Alilaguna Pass 24h-72h: boat transfer in Venice\" class=\"card__container card__container--horizontal-pass\"><div class=\"photo-container__horizontal-pass\"><picture><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.venicevisitpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pexels-gildo-cancelli-alilaguna-free-300x300.jpg\" class=\"card__photo\" alt=\"alilaguna\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.venicevisitpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pexels-gildo-cancelli-alilaguna-free-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.venicevisitpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pexels-gildo-cancelli-alilaguna-free-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.venicevisitpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pexels-gildo-cancelli-alilaguna-free-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"details__horizontal-pass\"><div> <header class=\"details-header__horizontal-pass\"><h2 class=\"details-title__horizontal-pass\">Alilaguna Pass 24h-72h: boat transfer in Venice<\/h2><\/header><div class=\"details-content__horizontal-pass\"><div class=\"card__pricing\">\n    <div class=\"card__pricing-content\">\n        <span class=\"card__pricing-label\">Starting from<\/span>\n        <span class=\"card__pricing-price-low\">\n            <span class=\"price-wrap\">\n    <span class=\"custom-price\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi>99,00&nbsp;<span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\">&euro;<\/span><\/bdi><\/span><\/span>\n    <\/span>        <\/span>\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"card__pricing-content-cta\">\n            <div class=\"card__pricing-cta\">\n                <span class=\"cta-text\">Book<\/span>\n                <span class=\"cta-icon\"><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/article>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Walking in Venice<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Venice is a city designed to be discovered on foot: many of the main attractions in the <em>sestiere<\/em> of San Marco, Rialto, and Cannaregio can be reached with 15-20 minute walks, often faster than the vaporetto along the same routes, especially during peak hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Getting lost among the <em>calli<\/em> is part of the experience: the yellow signs towards San Marco, Rialto, Ferrovia, and Piazzale Roma still help you orient yourself quickly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear comfortable shoes: there are hundreds of stepped bridges, and the <em>calli<\/em> are often paved with irregular stone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In case of <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.venicevisitpass.com\/en\/magazine-en\/high-water-venice-guide-preparation\/?_gl=1*8670rn*_up*MQ..*_ga*ODg3MzM2MDM1LjE3ODM0MTkxMjQ.*_ga_3F07YSH918*czE3ODM0MTkxMjQkbzEkZzEkdDE3ODM0MTk5NTMkajMyJGwwJGg2ODk3OTM1NjY.*_ga_KWS8G8MSRY*czE3ODM0MTkxMjQkbzEkZzEkdDE3ODM0MTk5NTMkajMyJGwwJGgxNzI3NTI4MTA3\">acqua alta<\/a><\/em> (high water), check the elevated walkways installed by the Municipality along the most frequented routes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Which means to choose: final practical advice<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no absolute &#8220;best&#8221; means of transport: it depends on the length of your stay, budget, and the type of experience you are looking for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stay of 1-3 days with frequent travel to the islands:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.venicevisitpass.com\/en\/prodotto\/vaporetto-venice-public-transport-ticket-actv\/?_gl=1*1oh7vky*_up*MQ..*_ga*MjA3NDU0NTI2OC4xNzgzNDE5NjQ5*_ga_3F07YSH918*czE3ODM0MTk2NDkkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODM0MTk2NDkkajYwJGwwJGgxNzUwNTEwNDE2*_ga_KWS8G8MSRY*czE3ODM0MTk2NDkkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODM0MTk2NDkkajYwJGwwJGgyMTEwNzYxOTQ3\">Multi-day ACTV vaporetto pass.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Arrival or departure from Marco Polo Airport:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.venicevisitpass.com\/en\/prodotto\/alilaguna-pass-boat-transfer-in-venice\/?_gl=1*a0copx*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTA2MTAyNzUyLjE3ODM0MTk4MjM.*_ga_3F07YSH918*czE3ODM0MTk4MjIkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODM0MTk4MjIkajYwJGwwJGg3NzIxMDk2NTY.*_ga_KWS8G8MSRY*czE3ODM0MTk4MjIkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODM0MTk4MjIkajYwJGwwJGg5OTc0NjQwNjQ.\">Alilaguna <\/a>for a scenic transfer, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.venicevisitpass.com\/en\/prodotto\/venice-airport-to-venice-city-transfer\/\">direct transfer<\/a> if you have little time or a lot of luggage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unique experience on the Grand Canal:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.venicevisitpass.com\/en\/prodotto\/venice-grand-canal-gondola-and-secret-canals\/\">Shared gondola<\/a> for a limited budget, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.venicevisitpass.com\/en\/prodotto\/venice-exclusive-private-gondola-ride-on-the-grand-canal\/\">private gondola<\/a> for a special occasion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Concentrated visit to the historic center:<\/strong> Walk. It is often the fastest and certainly the most authentic way to discover Venice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAQ &#8211; Getting Around in Venice<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>How much does the vaporetto cost in Venice?<\/strong> The daily ticket costs €29.90 up to €99.00 for 7 days, valid on vaporettos, urban buses, trams, and the People Mover.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What is the cheapest way to get around Venice?<\/strong> Walking is often the fastest way to reach the attractions of the historic center. For travel by water, the vaporetto remains the cheapest public option compared to gondolas or private transfers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How long does a gondola ride last and how much does it cost?<\/strong> A standard ride lasts about 30 minutes. The official fare fixed by the Municipality of Venice is €149 for the entire gondola for up to 5 people. There are also shared options at a price per person, which are cheaper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How do you get from Venice to Marco Polo Airport?<\/strong> By Alilaguna by water (Blue, Orange, and Red lines), by ATVO bus or the ACTV Aerobus line from Piazzale Roma, or by private transfer for a direct connection without transfers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Is it better to move on foot or by vaporetto in Venice?<\/strong> It depends on the distance: for the historic center, walking is often faster than the vaporetto, which follows longer water routes. To reach the islands of the lagoon (Murano, Burano, Lido), the vaporetto or Alilaguna remain indispensable.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>You might also be interested In<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.venicevisitpass.com\/en\/magazine-en\/alilaguna-vs-vaporetto-differences-costs\/\">Alilaguna or vaporetto: differences, costs, and when it is convenient to use them<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.venicevisitpass.com\/en\/magazine-en\/venice-transport-guide-vaporetto-actv-pass\/\">Transport and arrival in Venice: vaporetto, ACTV, and public transport passes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.venicevisitpass.com\/en\/magazine-en\/how-to-move-smartly-in-venice-actv-guide\/\">How to get around smartly in Venice<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Venice is explored primarily on foot and by boat: there are no cars, and every movement involves a bridge, a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7139,"featured_media":41091,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_agency_custom_field":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[291],"tags":[1910],"city":[],"class_list":["post-38683","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-magazine-en","tag-transport"],"acf":[]}