Vaporetto Line 1 at a glance
Line 1 is the water bus that follows the whole Grand Canal. It starts at Piazzale Roma, calls at the train station, and then follows the canal to San Marco Vallaresso. From there the line continues to the Lido, which is outside the canal stretch. It is the cheapest way to see the palaces from the water. If you prefer a private boat, compare a gondola ride or Grand Canal boat tours.
On a sample trip in the autumn 2026 timetable, a boat leaving Piazzale Roma at 06:21 reached San Marco Vallaresso at 07:05, which is 44 minutes. By day the boats mostly run every 12 minutes. Early and late trips run to a different pattern, and summer and autumn timetables differ, so check the current timetable for your date.
The stops of Line 1 toward San Marco
In order from Piazzale Roma. The opposite direction can use different landing stages.
| No. | Stop | What is nearby |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Piazzale Roma | Car terminal |
| 2 | Ferrovia | The train station |
| 3 | Riva de Biasio | Cannaregio side of the canal |
| 4 | San Marcuola-Casinò | Cannaregio, with a gondola station |
| 5 | San Stae | Ca' Pesaro |
| 6 | Ca' d'Oro | The Ca' d'Oro facade; the gallery is closed for works |
| 7 | Rialto Mercato | The market side of the Rialto |
| 8 | Rialto | The Rialto Bridge |
| 9 | San Silvestro | San Polo side of the canal |
| 10 | Sant'Angelo | Near Palazzo Grassi |
| 11 | San Tomà | Gondola station and traghetto crossing |
| 12 | Ca' Rezzonico | Ca' Rezzonico museum |
| 13 | Accademia | Ponte dell'Accademia and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection |
| 14 | Santa Maria del Giglio | Gondola station and traghetto crossing |
| 15 | Salute | Santa Maria della Salute and Punta della Dogana |
| 16 | San Marco Vallaresso | The St Mark's area |
At the southeast end, St Mark's Square is a short walk from San Marco Vallaresso. For the Rialto market and the neighborhood around it, see the Rialto market guide.
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Our take: if you ride line 1 more than a few times, a pass is simpler than single tickets.
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Vaporetto fares in 2026
The ticket prices for the Venice network.
| Ticket | Valid for | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 75 minutes | €9.50 |
| 24 hours | 24 hours | €25 |
| 48 hours | 48 hours | €35 |
| 72 hours | 72 hours | €45 |
| 7 days | 7 days | €65 |
| Youth: 3 days plus Rolling Venice | 3 days, ages 6 to 29 | From €33 |
For most visitors, a single at €9.50 is right for one ride along the canal. Three rides in a day cost more than the 24-hour pass at €25, so buy the pass if you plan to hop on and off. The youth offer is for the ages 6 to 29 only and is not an adult price.
Line 1 and Line 2
Line 2 also uses the Grand Canal, but it makes fewer stops. On the through daytime trip it calls at Piazzale Roma, Ferrovia, San Marcuola-Casinò, Rialto, San Tomà, San Samuele and Accademia, and ends at San Marco Giardinetti, a different landing stage from Vallaresso. A sample trip took 33 minutes. It does not stop at Ca' Rezzonico or the Salute.
Do not count on Line 2 as an express for the whole day. Which stops it serves and how far it runs depend on the trip, so read the destination sign before you board. Early and late trips south of Rialto are not always run through, either.
Using the water bus
Tickets, children, exclusions and disruptions.
Buy before, validate on boarding
Buy the ticket before the ride and validate it when you get on. Time tickets let you change boats and break your trip within their validity.
Children
Children under 6 travel free on the Venice network. Another price page words the limit as up to the age of six, so check the rule if your child is exactly six.
What the ticket does not cover
Alilaguna boats and the airport service are priced separately and are not covered by a city ticket. Do not rely on a Vaporetto ticket for an airport boat.
Fog and high water
In fog or when the water rises above +95 cm, the boat service can change. Notices go up at the landing stages. Read more on the best time to visit.
At night
A night service called Notturno runs on the Grand Canal, Giudecca and Lido, but its stops are not identical to Line 1. Look at the current timetable. More on the canal at night.
More on the canal
What you pass on Line 1 and other ways across.
Vaporetto Line 1: frequently asked questions
How long does Vaporetto Line 1 take?
A sample trip from Piazzale Roma to San Marco Vallaresso took 44 minutes. By day the boats mostly run every 12 minutes. Early and late trips can differ.
Which Vaporetto line goes along the whole Grand Canal?
Line 1 serves the full run of stops. Line 2 also uses the canal but makes fewer stops and ends at San Marco Giardinetti.
How much is a Vaporetto ticket?
A single is €9.50 for 75 minutes. A pass costs €25 for 24 hours, €35 for 48 hours, €45 for 72 hours or €65 for 7 days.
Do children need a ticket?
Children under 6 travel free on the Venice network. For a child who is exactly six, check the current rule.
Can I use my Vaporetto ticket for the airport boat?
No. The airport boat service is priced separately, and Alilaguna is not covered by a city ticket.
Is grandcanal.org the transport company's website?
No. This is an independent travel guide. It does not sell tickets and has no link to the water bus operator or the city.