Vaporetto timetable Venice: operating times & frequency 2026
When do the vaporetti run? Operating times, frequency of the most important lines, night service and seasonal differences.
The vaporetti run from around 5:00 am until midnight. After that, the night line N takes over until around 5:00 am. The frequency varies depending on the line, time of day and season - on the main lines there is a boat every 10-15 minutes during the day.
ACTV does not publish fixed timetables with exact departure times online. The actual times depend on the weather, water level and passenger numbers. For real-time departure times, use the official ACTV app „AVM Venezia“ or the displays at the stops.
General operating hours
Timing of the most important lines
The following table shows the approximate frequency of the most important tourist lines. The information applies to the high season (April-October) during the day. In the low season and in the evening, the boats run less frequently.
Timing of the most important lines
The following table shows the approximate frequency of the most important tourist lines. The information applies to the high season (April-October) during the day. In the low season and in the evening, the boats run less frequently.
| Line | Route | Timing (peak season) | Evening / low season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Canal (all stops) | every 10 min. | every 15-20 min. |
| 2 | Grand Canal (Express) + Giudecca | every 10-12 min. | every 15-20 min. |
| 3 | Ferrovia → Murano (direct) | every 20 min. | every 30 min. or set |
| 4.1 / 4.2 | Circuit (Murano-Center-Giudecca) | every 20 min. | every 30 min. |
| 12 | F.te Nove → Murano → Burano → P. Sabbioni | every 30-40 min. | every 40-60 min. |
| 14 | S. Zaccaria → Lido → Punta Sabbioni | every 30 min. | every 40-60 min. |
| N | Night lines (3 routes) | every 30-60 min. | approx. 23:30-5:00 |
Seasonal differences
High season (April-October)
- Higher frequency on all main lines
- Seasonal lines active (lines 6, 7, 8, 15)
- Line 15 (Express Punta Sabbioni) available
- Longer operating hours in the evening
- Boats often overcrowded, especially at weekends
Low season (November-March)
- Reduced frequency on all lines
- Seasonal lines discontinued
- Line 15 (Express) not available
- Earlier last departures in the evening
- Less crowded, seats often available
Night service (Line N)
After midnight, the night line N takes over operations. It operates three routes through the city center, to Murano and to the northern lagoon. The boats depart approximately every 30-60 minutes between 11:30 pm and 5:00 am. The night line is included in the Vaporetto day and multi-day ticket.
Special timetables for events
During major events in Venice, there are adjusted timetables with additional boats and extended operating times. The most important events are the Carnival (February/March), the Biennale (May-November, every two years), the Redentore Festival (third weekend in July) and the Lido Film Festival (August/September). Up-to-date special timetables are published via the ACTV app „AVM Venezia“ and at the bus stops.
How to find the current timetable
ACTV does not publish minute-by-minute timetables in the traditional sense. The best sources for real-time departures are the following.
AVM Venezia (official app)
Real-time departures for all lines, stop search, route planning. Free for iOS and Android.
Google Maps
Shows ACTV connections with real-time data. Practical for combining walking and vaporetto.
Displays at the stop
Digital displays at the larger stops show the next departures in real time.
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