Public Transport

Vaporetto ACTV Water Bus & Mainland Bus Pass: 1 to 7 Days

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Get around Venice with unlimited access to Vaporetti (water buses), Lido and the lagoon islands, and access the ACTV buses in Mestre and Marghera.

4.6/5(13,452)

Dr. Glück U

Solo

Verified booking

5 days ago

All I can say is: GOOD AND AFFORDABLE. Everything went smoothly, from buying the ticket online to traveling by bus and vaporetto. The service is excellent. The vaporettos and buses run on time. We really enjoyed the vaporetto trips... you can hop on and off wherever you want. The stations are well marked, so you can't get lost. We'll be back. Thank you very much.

Robert R

Couple

Verified booking

2 days ago

The system is great! It’s fun and you get to see a lot. The ticket price is OK—though I think 25,- for one day is a bit expensive—but 45,- for three days is fair. The signage could use some improvement. Some boats don’t have route numbers, which makes it hard for visitors to tell if they’re on the right boat. I also sometimes had trouble figuring out which stop was for which direction. We ended up on the wrong boat quite a few times. But the staff on the boats were always friendly and very helpful—despite what I think is their tough job. I definitely enjoyed riding with them!

Buquet I

Solo

Verified booking

2 days ago

Bus/vaporetto combo: very convenient and pays for itself very quickly over 3 days. *Lack of clear instructions on how to retrieve the ticket* Perhaps the voucher should explain more clearly how to print the ticket directly at the kiosk—the white kiosks, not the yellow ones, using the alphanumeric code from the reservation—because the first Unica agency was nearly a 30-minute walk from the station. Furthermore, they don’t print the ticket, contrary to what’s stated during the booking process. Fortunately, one agent spoke French and was able to explain it to me. It wasn’t a major inconvenience, just a waste of time for an “online” system.

Enjoy unlimited access to Venice’s entire ACTV network—vaporetti, buses, trams, and even regional trains.

Cruise the Grand Canal, visit Burano, or commute to Mestre with one easy ticket.

Includes access to the People Mover connecting Piazzale Roma and Tronchetto.

Valid for 1, 2, 3, or 7 days—choose a pass that fits your travel plans.

Upgrade with a digital audio guide and turn your commute into a self-paced Venice tour.

Special 3-day youth pass is available for travellers aged 6–29, offering the same unlimited transport and perks.

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

Access to Trenitalia regional (R & RV) trains within the Venice municipality (as per option selected)

Access to Rolling Venice Card as part of Venice Youth Pass (as per option selected)

ACTV Services from/to Marco Polo Airport

Routes no. 16, 19, 21, Casinò and Alilaguna lines

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Robert R
Couple
Verified booking
2 days ago
The system is great! It’s fun and you get to see a lot. The ticket price is OK—though I think 25,- for one day is a bit expensive—but 45,- for three days is fair. The signage could use some improvement. Some boats don’t have route numbers, which makes it hard for visitors to tell if they’re on the right boat. I also sometimes had trouble figuring out which stop was for which direction. We ended up on the wrong boat quite a few times. But the staff on the boats were always friendly and very helpful—despite what I think is their tough job. I definitely enjoyed riding with them!
Buquet I
Solo
Verified booking
2 days ago
Bus/vaporetto combo: very convenient and pays for itself very quickly over 3 days. *Lack of clear instructions on how to retrieve the ticket* Perhaps the voucher should explain more clearly how to print the ticket directly at the kiosk—the white kiosks, not the yellow ones, using the alphanumeric code from the reservation—because the first Unica agency was nearly a 30-minute walk from the station. Furthermore, they don’t print the ticket, contrary to what’s stated during the booking process. Fortunately, one agent spoke French and was able to explain it to me. It wasn’t a major inconvenience, just a waste of time for an “online” system.
Dr. Glück U
Solo
Verified booking
5 days ago
All I can say is: GOOD AND AFFORDABLE. Everything went smoothly, from buying the ticket online to traveling by bus and vaporetto. The service is excellent. The vaporettos and buses run on time. We really enjoyed the vaporetto trips... you can hop on and off wherever you want. The stations are well marked, so you can't get lost. We'll be back. Thank you very much.
Cormann F
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
A one-day trip to Venice for four people. From the parking lot, it’s a 2-minute ride on the rapid transit train to the city center; we took trips to the islands of Murano and Burano and also cruised through the canals. Everything included in the price. Everything looks completely different from the water. And it’s a nice little break… plus you can see so much more than you would on foot… at each stop, there’s a staff member who’s happy to provide information… Value for money: 5 stars
Vellella A
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Excellent. Buying a 7-day pass saved me a lot of money, since single-day tickets are very expensive and the ticket counters are extremely crowded. In fact, in addition to saving money, you also save a significant amount of travel time, since you can board departing vaporetti directly without having to wait in line to buy tickets.

Explore Venice on your own terms—with unlimited rides and optional audio commentary that turns every transfer into a discovery.

Getting started

Start your adventure by validating your ticket at the ACTV machines before boarding your first ride. Bring a valid photo ID if required. No long queues—just scan and go.

What to expect

Venice Transport Network

This pass covers Venice’s ACTV system—known for its scenic vaporetti (water buses) and seamless city links.

Lagoon-wide coverage

Hop on and off water buses across Venice, Murano, Burano, Lido, and other islands—ideal for spontaneous sightseeing.

Mainland access

Use ACTV buses and trams to travel within Mestre and Marghera or take the People Mover for fast links to Tronchetto and Piazzale Roma.

Regional train rides included

Some options include travel between Venice’s Santa Lucia, Mestre, and other nearby stops on Trenitalia regional and fast regional trains.

Optional audio guide

Add a digital audio guide to your pass and enjoy cultural insights, stories, and context as you explore—it's like a self-paced city tour on every route.

What to bring

A valid ID or passport for verification.

Keep your mobile voucher handy with the PNR code for easy redemption.

What's not allowed

Oversized luggage—each passenger can bring up to three pieces, with a total dimension limit of 150 cm.

Accessibility

Most Vaporetti and ACTV buses are wheelchair accessible, but some stops may have limited accessibility.

Assistance is available at designated ticket offices if needed.

Additional Information

Children under 6 years travel for free.

Please note that this is not a direct entry ticket. You need to present your voucher (containing your PNR code) at an ACTV ticket office or machine to collect your physical ticket before travel.

While pre-booking tickets saves you from long queues, ticket collection may take 5–15 minutes depending on queues.

The pass is valid for 1, 2, 3, or 7 consecutive days from the first validation.

Redeem and activate your pass instantly at an ACTV automatic ticket machine or designated Points of Sale and Collection spots.

Tickets must be validated each time you board a Vaporetto or ACTV bus.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.