Alilaguna — the airport water bus, explained

Three colour-coded lines connecting Marco Polo Airport with Venice by boat. Privately operated, NOT included in your Vaporetto ticket. €18 single, €32 return. Scenic — not fast.

Alilaguna Boat · Marco Polo ↔ Venice

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3 colour-coded lines · Blue, Orange, Red

Marco Polo → San Marco by boat
Pick Blue, Orange (Grand Canal) or Red Line
€18 single · €32 return
Free cancellation up to 24 h before use

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The three Alilaguna lines

Same airport, same dock at Marco Polo, three different colour-coded routes through the lagoon.

Blue Line (Linea Blu)

Marco Polo → Murano Colonna → Fondamente Nove → Lido S.M.E. → Arsenale → San Zaccaria → San Marco Giardinetti → Zattere → Giudecca Stucky → Railway Station. About 75–90 minutes to San Marco. Every 30 minutes.

Orange Line (Linea Arancio)

Marco Polo → Madonna dell'Orto → Guglie → San Stae → Rialto → Sant'Angelo → Cà Rezzonico → Santa Maria del Giglio. Goes through the Grand Canal. About 60–75 minutes to San Marco. Every 30 minutes.

Red Line (Linea Rossa)

Marco Polo → Murano Colonna → Fondamente Nove → Lido S.M.E. → San Zaccaria → San Marco Giardinetti. Summer only (late April to late October). Useful for cruise passengers heading to the Marittima area via San Marco.

Alilaguna fares 2026

Airport ↔ Venice single: €18.00
Airport ↔ Venice return: €32.00 (must use within 15 days)
Airport ↔ Murano single: €10.00 / return €18.00
Other segments (between Venice stops): €10.00 single / €18.00 return
Alilaguna 24-hour pass: €40 · 48-hour: €60 · 72-hour: €80 (counter only, not online)
Extra luggage piece: €4.00
Children under 6 ride free.

Practical tips

The Alilaguna dock at Marco Polo is a 7-minute walk from the arrivals hall — leave time, especially with luggage. Follow the signs to "Alilaguna" and the boat docks.
Buy your ticket online or at the kiosk before boarding. There is no on-board ticket sale.
The 24/48/72-hour Alilaguna passes ARE NOT the same as the Venice Vaporetto ticket. They are valid only on Alilaguna boats, not on ACTV vaporetti.

Alilaguna FAQ

Because Alilaguna is a separate private company, not part of the city's ACTV. They operate alongside but independently. Your Vaporetto ticket covers ACTV city transport; Alilaguna sells its own tickets.

Orange Line if you want to ride up the Grand Canal — most scenic. Blue Line if you are staying near San Marco, the Arsenale or the Lido. Red Line is a summer option, mostly useful for Murano or Lido.

Alilaguna: 60–90 minutes to San Marco. ACTV Aerobus or ATVO: 25 minutes to Piazzale Roma + a vaporetto. Alilaguna wins on scenery, not speed.

Arrive in Venice by boat — book your Alilaguna ticket before you fly.

Three colour-coded lines from Marco Polo to San Marco, Murano, Lido. Free cancellation up to 24 h before use.

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