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

ACTV water bus on Venice's Grand Canal approaching Rialto Bridge.
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Get around Venice with unlimited access to Vaporetti (water buses), Lido and the lagoon islands, and access the ACTV buses in Mestre and Marghera.

Highlights

  • Enjoy Venice at your own pace with unlimited rides on Vaporetti (water buses) and ACTV land buses for 1, 2, 3, or 7 days.

  • Activate your pass in seconds at a kiosk or ticket machine—no waiting in line.

  • Hop on and off Vaporetti and ACTV buses across Venice, Mestre, and Marghera as often as you like.

  • Visit Murano, Burano, Torcello, and Lido without any extra fees.

  • Choose the pass that fits your trip, whether it's a short visit or a week-long adventure.

Inclusions

  • 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

Exclusions

  • ACTV Services from/to Marco Polo Airport

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

Cancellation Policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Guests from Germany, France, United States and over 60 countries have loved this experience
Corsini Daniele

Corsini

4/5

Feb, 2025

Punctuality excellent and consequent service, to be improved the sorting of people when there are 2 ferries with close arrival times at the stations and also missing in several stations and inside the ferries a summary board of the stops of the various lines what
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Henry Verri

Henry

3/5

Feb, 2025

My money was refunded because of the time frame restraints concerning my tickets order. But the good news is that I will be going to Venice in May!!!
Léonard Claudy

Léonard

5/5

Jan, 2025

Super practical and very fluid 👍 Keeping an eye on the online timetable 😉 It made our stay so much easier!
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Jolly isabelle

Jolly

4/5

Jan, 2025

I'm just disappointed because I'm in a wheelchair and when I ordered my two passes for 7 days I paid 130€ and after the allotted time I learned that I didn't have to pay because of my disability and that my husband as a helper should only pay 1.50€ per trip.
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Calderoni Fabio

Calderoni

4/5

Jan, 2025

I liked The quality of the hotels which is adequate although starting in April the prices are too high. I did not like The quality of catering (around 40 euros) which is still a bit poor especially in the tourist area. Poor and expensive is also the offer of the Bars in terms of croissants (too expensive and of low quality). In short, everything, with few exceptions, in Venice transpires over-exploitation by those in charge of tourism.
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Your passport to the city

With so much to see and do in Venice, figuring your travel routes in the City of Canals should be the least of your worries. If you intend to explore Venice to its maximum without having to take an exorbitantly priced gondola ride to get from one place to the other, then the ACTV Water Bus Pass is your go-to solution.

Options at your fingertips

Available in 1, 2, 3 and 7-day variants, you can choose the one that suits your stay, plans and get going around Venice; economically and comfortably.

Seamless activation

  • Your voucher includes a unique PNR code, which you can use to collect your pass at any ACTV automatic ticket machine or designated Points of Sale and Collection.

  • The pass is valid for the selected duration and activates from the moment of first validation.

  • Use your pass anytime within 24 months from the purchase date.

  • The ACTV/AVM validity period begins upon first use after purchase.

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.

  • 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.

  • Be prepared for some delays, especially during busy peak hours and high seasons.

How to Use Your Tickets


You will receive an ACTV Public Transport Services Voucher via email. Exchange this at the Venezia Unica ticket office at Piazzale Roma and redeem a paper ticket with your voucher. You can also use the Venezia Unica self-service ticket machine present at the ticket office.

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