Feb 15, 2024 · Locate your hotel on Google maps and the closest vaporetto dock to it. Probably you'll take the #1 or #2 vaporetto to Santa Lucia --- there will be signs at the docks telling you whether the vaporetto is going towards or away from the train station. They are like city buses, not like taxis. so you can't book them.

Mar 30, 2014 · Plus, as Laura explains, you can purchase 12, 24, 36 or 72 hour passes for the vaporetto at the Hello Venezia kiosks. Three things to understand about riding on the vaporettos with luggage. 1) There are a lot of people getting on and off the vaporettos, 2) a large area in the middle of the vaporetto is standing room only - no seats.

Apr 4, 2019 · Certainly a vaporetto pass, for your whole stay in Venice, or at least for one day, is a good idea. My guidance is to get an early start and allocate enough time on each island you mention. On Murano, I enjoyed taking a healthy walk beyond the commercialized area, out by San Donato Church.

Apr 12, 2023 · If you stop at Murano first you will find getting on the vaporetto to go to Burano will be more difficult as there will be a long line up to get on the boat. Torcello is interesting if you have the time, but there is really only the church to see so you may want to skip it if you don’t want to wait to get back on the vaporetto again.

Jul 11, 2008 · The vaporetto is a larger and slower boat that holds about 60-80 passengers (most standing). Vaporettos are public water transportation with fixed routes. The water taxi is a small private boat that holds up to 6 passengers and operates like a taxi.

Feb 8, 2013 · The vaporetto workers will nod, say "si" (or "yes") or tell you "no." That's often the best way to make sure and it's easy. People often think the workers on the vaporetto are being rude but they are on a tight schedule and must work quickly. Just ask quickly, you'll get a quick answer and be on your way!

Apr 20, 2015 · The vaporetto pass is great, as Priscilla first suggested. Even if you plan to walk everywhere, the evening "cruise" along the Grand Canal or just hopping on when you are tired is a great refresher. I usually buy mine from a newsstand inside the station - look for signs.

Jun 24, 2013 · First, vaporettos do not go to the airport. The Alilaguna boats and the water taxis do go the airport. The Alilaguna boat is a nice alternative to the airport bus to the Piazzale Roma and subsequent vaporetto. The fare is 15Euro. The Alilaguna boats do not stop at several of the available vaporetto stops.

Feb 25, 2016 · You can buy the 3-day vaporetto pass for 46 euro and include a one-way trip to the airport. The No 5 bus is normally 8 euro, so that saves 2 euro right there. I always get a pass in Veince. It makes life a lot easier. You can buy it outside at the train station, or at any vaporetto stop with a ticket vending machine.

Apr 6, 2025 · Vaporetto passes can be picked up at many locations, not just the train station. We bought ours in advance (through the Venezia Unica site) and picked up at the kiosks near the Piazzale Roma docks. There are many pick up locations. When you purchase, you get a booking code. You enter the code at the kiosks and it prints out your tickets.