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Venice Transportation Guide: Easy and Budget-Friendly Travel Tips

Navigating Venice's many islands can be daunting! This guide will show you how to get from Marco Polo Airport to common accommodation areas (near Mestre Station and Venice's main island), how to travel from Mestre Station on the mainland to the islands, and how to explore between the main island, Murano (Glass Island), and Burano (Rainbow Island). Save this guide for your Venice trip! ✈️ Marco Polo Airport → Mestre Station (mainland Venice, budget-friendly area) 1️⃣ **Direct Option**: BUS line 15 🗺️ Route: Aeroporto Marco Polo → Stazione Mestre 🎫 Fare: €10 🕛 Duration: ~25 mins 🧳 Best for: Travelers with lots of luggage or those in a hurry 📱 How to buy: Purchase the *ACTV - TRANSFER MARCO POLO AIRPORT (VENICE)* ticket on Venezia Unica’s website or at airport bus ticket machines. 2️⃣ **Budget Option**: Walk 20 mins + BUS line 15 🌟 🗺️ Route: 1. Walk 20 mins from the airport to *Triestina Tessera* stop 2. Take BUS line 15 from Triestina Tessera → Stazione Mestre 🎫 Fare: €1.50 🕛 Duration: ~45 mins total 🧳 Best for: Light packers 📱 How to buy: Get the *75 Minutes Bus Ticket* on the AVM Venezia app or at ticket offices. ✈️ Marco Polo Airport → Venice Main Island 1️⃣ **Water Bus**: Alilaguna 🗺️ Route: Orange/Red/Blue lines to various docks on the main island 🎫 Fare: €18 one-way (online) 🕛 Duration: 1+ hour 📱 How to buy: Purchase *One-way Airport-Venice* tickets on Alilaguna’s website or at docks. 2️⃣ **Land Option**: AEROBUS line 5 **Direct Option** 🗺️ Route: Aeroporto Marco Polo → Venezia (main island entrance, near Santa Lucia Station) 🎫 Fare: €10 🕛 Duration: ~25 mins 📱 How to buy: *ACTV - TRANSFER MARCO POLO AIRPORT (VENICE)* ticket on Venezia Unica’s website or at airport bus ticket machines. **Budget Option 🌟** (Walk + AEROBUS line 5) 🗺️ Route: 1. Walk 20 mins from the airport to *Triestina Tessera* stop 2. Take AEROBUS line 5 from Triestina Tessera → Venezia 🎫 Fare: €1.50 🕛 Duration: ~45 mins total 📱 How to buy: *75 Minutes Bus Ticket* on the AVM Venezia app or at ticket offices. 🚌 Mestre Station → Venice Main Island 1️⃣ **Train** 🗺️ Route: Venezia Mestre → Venezia Santa Lucia 🎫 Fare: €1.50 🕛 Duration: 10 mins 📱 How to buy: Trenitalia app or station ticket machines. 2️⃣ **Bus**: ACTV 2 🗺️ Route: Stazione Mestre → Venezia 🎫 Fare: €1.50 🕛 Duration: 15 mins 📱 How to buy: *75 Minutes Bus Ticket* on the AVM Venezia app or at ticket offices. 🏝️ Main Island → Nearby Islands (Murano & Burano) 🌟 **Recommended**: Water Bus Line 12 🎫 Fare & How to Buy: See *ACTV Travel Pass* section below. 1️⃣ Main Island → Murano (Glass Island) 🗺️ Route: Fondamente Nove → Murano Faro 🕛 Duration: 9 mins 2️⃣ Murano → Burano (Rainbow Island) 🗺️ Route: Murano Faro → Burano 🕛 Duration: 30 mins 3️⃣ Burano → Main Island 🗺️ Route: Burano → Fondamente Nove 🕛 Duration: 39 mins (reverse of above routes) 💳 **ACTV Travel Passes** 🚢 Coverage: Water buses, buses, trams, and metro in Venice. 📱 How to Buy: - Dock ticket machines - Venezia Unica website - AVM Venezia app - *Tabacchi* shops 🗃️ **Ticket Types**: 1️⃣ **Single Ride (75’ Ticket)**: €9.50, valid for 75 mins. 2️⃣ **1/2/3/7-Day Passes**: €25/35/45/65. *Note*: The 1-day pass includes the train from Mestre to the main island; others do not. 🌟 **What Can You Do with a 24/48/72-Hour or 7-Day Pass?** - Use budget bus options (e.g., airport to Mestre/main island) without buying extra tickets. - Unlimited water bus rides to explore the islands! 💡 **Youth Discount (ROLLING VENICE)**: 🧒 Age: 6–29 🎫 Price: €33 (originally €45, save €17!) ⛪ Benefits: - 72-hour unlimited travel on Venice’s transport. - Discounts at museums/churches (e.g., St. Mark’s Campanile, Fornace Mian glass workshop). 🚣 **Gondola Rides** 💰 Price: ~€80 (day), ~€100 (night). ⚠️ **Tips**: 1. Activate tickets before boarding—unactivated = fine! 2. Check ticket validity—expired tickets = fines! 3. Don’t use a *75 Minutes Bus Ticket* directly from the airport—it’s invalid and will get you fined! Bookmark this guide for stress-free Venice travel! 🗺️✨ Search 🔍 *Venice Local Guide* for more insider tips! #VeniceVibes #VeniceTravel #Transportation #LocalTips #WaterBus
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Posted: Jun 11, 2025
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