Venice Public Transport

Venice Public Transport

Venice is a very small city. This article includes all the necessary information on how to get around Venice on local transport.

The first thing you should know about Venice is that it is very small; therefore, if you're staying in the centre, you won’t need to take any means of transport to move around the city. It's possible to get from one end of Venice to the other by foot in just half an hour.

Water Bus

Taxis, ambulances and police cars in Venice are all waterborne, as are the water buses called vaporetto. Information on lines, rates, schedules.
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Water Taxis

Like the rest of Venice’s public transport, the water taxis are relatively expensive. Find about its rates and more useful information.
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Gondola Rides

Centuries ago, gondolas were the main means of transport in Venice. Now they have become a very popular tourist attraction. Find out more information.
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Traghetti

Traghetti means “ferries” in Italian. These large gondolas are used by locals and tourists to cross the Grand Canal. Discover useful information and rates.
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Bus

Although tourists and locals will not need to take a bus to get around the city centre, they are sometimes necessary to get to other destinations.
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Alilaguna

The company Alilaguna owns ferries that connect Marco Polo Airport with the heart of Venice. Latest information on rates, tickets, and routes.
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Travel Cards and Tickets

For more information on existing discounts to take the public transport system in Venice, check out our article on the best money-saving tips.