My husband and I are landing at 6pm Venice time on a Saturday in Sept.
Staying at an apt and owner says to take waterbus Alilaguna line BLUE and get off at Arsenale where we will be met.
My research says that the cost is approx. 15eu per person x 2 people. Maybe old rates? That's 30eu -- yikes!
I'm understanding that there is a cheaper way via an orange bus but that will get me to the Arsenale stop or someway else?
Also, how long via waterbus?
How long via regular bus?
Thank you!
I'd stick with the rec from the owner. If you traveled by bus to Piazzale Roma and then transferred to a vaporetto, it would be about 12 euro pp on a unified ticket, take about as long, and necessitate a bit more luggage hauling on your part. Welcome to Venice.
If you are getting a vaporetto pass anyway, you can get an add-on for the bus from the airport to Piazzale Rome for a few euros, and the vaporetto fare from Piazzale Rome to Arsenale will be included on your pass. So this will be cheaper then the Alilaguna (I can't comment on time). Piazzale Roma is the furthest into Venice that wheeled vehicles can go; any further transport is on water or on foot, so there' s no bus to Arsenale.
If you think €15 per person is a "yikes" price, you will need to adjust your price expectations while in Venice - it's not a cheap place. Remember that if you don't get a pass, a single vaporetto ticket costs €7 - which is why you will probably want one.
Thank you to all who replied to my question.
Your knowledge is such a gift to all of us, including me!
Have a good evening! Thank you again.
Thank you to all who replied to my question.
Your knowledge is such a gift to all of us, including me!
Have a good evening! Thank you again.
Is the "pass" about which you speak the "Venezia Unica" pass ? I did a search and this is what I'm coming up with.
So, is the pass worth it?
I think we'll do the Alilaguna ride to Arsenale.
But, to get around Venice, does this "Venezia Unica" help? I read the site and find it kind of confusing.
We will be in Venice for 3 full days. Is it necessary/ can I purchase a pass for water transport for 3 days unlimited? Or, does it just reduce the fare?
I visited NYC and could by a 1, 3, 7, month long pass for mass transit. Is that what this is?
Our plans are to see St. Mark's Square/ church area, go to Murano and Burano. Would this card help?
Thank you for sharing your info.
Your transport card is separate. Here is the price list.
http://www.veneziaunica.it/en/content/tourist-travel-cards
So a 72 hour pass is 35 euro and goes exactly 72 hours from the first time you use it. It is good for unlimited vaporetto rides throughout the islands including Murano and Burano. You get a card with an rfd chip you scan every time you board the vaporetto.
Thanks, all. If you're using Rick's Italy guidebook for the trip, then you don't have to search these topics online. For instance, see p. 66 regarding vaporetto passes. The pass is valid on ACTV brand airport buses (not ATVO).
If a, for example, 72 hour vaporetto pass is purchased it is only valid for watercraft. To use the bus the pass needs an extra ticket, or it can be purchased with the ACTV bus built in for a higher price.
If you are in Venice for 3 full days, I think you will find the 72 hour vaporetto pass to be well worth the money. It's a joy to jump on and off whenever you want, and there's no more beautiful city "bus" anywhere!
I don't work for Rick Steves, but I agree with Laura that you should get a Rick Steves Italy right away (or his Venice book if you are only going there). It will have ALL the details you need about how to get from the airport to the city and how to get around Venice itself, what's open when, suggested highlights and itineraries, and lots more, including things you didn't even think to ask about, but will be glad to learn about.
