Venetian Lagoon
Islands of the lagoon
Murano, Burano, Torcello, the Lido and Chioggia: which line goes where, and how long.
- Murano from Fondamente Nove, about 9 min
- Burano via line 12, about 40 min
- Torcello from Burano approx. 5 min
The islands at a glance
On each island page you'll find the stops, lines, journey times and the right ticket.
Getting to Murano by boat
Murano is just a few minutes from Venice. Lines 4.1 and 4.2 run from Fondamente Nove, line 3 from the railway station and Piazzale Roma, and there are bookable boats from San Marco.
Getting to Burano by boat
Line 12 runs to Burano from Fondamente Nove via Murano, roughly every 20 minutes on the winter timetable. There is also line 14 from San Zaccaria and bookable boats from San Marco.
Getting to Torcello by boat
The easiest way to Torcello is via Burano, where line 9 takes you across in about 5 minutes. Some line 12 boats stop at Torcello directly.
Getting to the Lido by boat
Lines 1, 5.1 and 14 run from San Zaccaria to the Lido in about 15 minutes, with further lines from Piazzale Roma and Fondamente Nove. With a car, you cross on line 17 from Tronchetto.
Getting to Chioggia by boat
By water, you reach Chioggia on ACTV line 11 via the Lido and Pellestrina. On the way, a car ferry takes you across to Pellestrina, and the boat covers the last stretch in about 25 minutes.
How to get to the islands
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Which island from which stop
You reach Murano, Burano and Torcello from Fondamente Nove, and the Lido from San Zaccaria or Piazzale Roma. Journey times are based on ACTV's autumn and winter timetable, and the frequencies given are the minimum. In summer some lines run extra services.
| Island | From | Line | Journey time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murano | Fondamente Nove | 4.1, 4.2, 12, 13 | approx. 9 min |
| Murano | Ferrovia / Piazzale Roma | 3 | approx. 17 / 21 min |
| Burano | Fondamente Nove | 12, approx. every 20 min | approx. 40 min |
| Torcello | Fondamente Nove | 12, some trips | approx. 35-38 min |
| Torcello | Burano | 9, approx. every 15 min | approx. 5 min |
| Lido | San Zaccaria | 1, 5.1, 14 | approx. 15 min |
| Lido | Piazzale Roma | 5.1 | approx. 31 min |
| Chioggia | Pellestrina | 11 | approx. 25 min |
Which other lines go where, and which ticket you need, is explained on our Vaporetto in Venice page. If you're driving, the car ferry to the Lido takes you onto the Lido and on to Pellestrina.
What makes the five islands special
- Murano: in 1291 the Republic of Venice moved all its glassmaking here, and the Museo del Vetro holds the largest historical collection of Murano glass.
- Burano: the lace museum occupies the old lace school of 1872, and in the mornings you can watch lacemakers at work.
- Torcello: the cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, the baptistery and Santa Fosca form an early medieval ensemble.
- Lido: home of the Venice Film Festival, the oldest film festival in the world, first held in 1932.
- Chioggia: a separate municipality at the southern tip of the lagoon, known for the Corso del Popolo and its canals.
More islands by vaporetto
- San Michele: line 4.1 or 4.2 from Fondamente Nove, about 6 minutes.
- Mazzorbo: line 12 from Fondamente Nove, about 32-35 minutes.
- Sant'Erasmo: line 13 from Fondamente Nove, about 38-40 minutes, with few trips.
- San Giorgio Maggiore: line 2 from San Zaccaria, about 3 minutes.
- Giudecca: line 2 or 4.2 from San Zaccaria, about 7-12 minutes.
- Pellestrina: line 11 from the Lido, including the car ferry from Alberoni to Santa Maria del Mare.
Boats you can book in advance
Alongside the ACTV lines, the Consorzio Vidali boats run daily between San Marco, Murano, Burano and Torcello. You can book them online for a set date.
Alilaguna, a separate operator from ACTV, runs the Linea Verde as an excursion via Murano and Torcello to Burano. The ACTV ticket is not valid on it.
The Venice access fee and the islands
On designated days, Venice charges an access fee for the historic centre. In 2026 the city exempted the smaller islands of the lagoon, including the Lido, Pellestrina, Murano, Burano and Torcello. If you're only changing at Piazzale Roma, Tronchetto or the San Basilio terminal and stay there, you don't pay either. Children under 14 are exempt. The 2026 charging period ended on 26 July, and the dates for 2027 are not yet set. The amounts are on our Prices page.
Questions about the islands
FAQ
What's the quickest way to Murano? +
From Fondamente Nove on lines 4.1, 4.2, 12 or 13 in about 9 minutes. From the railway station, line 3 runs direct in about 17 minutes. More on our Murano page.
Can I do Murano, Burano and Torcello in one day? +
Line 12 links all three from Fondamente Nove, reaching Burano in about 40 minutes. Between Burano and Torcello, line 9 shuttles back and forth in about 5 minutes, roughly every 15 minutes on the winter timetable. With a travel card you don't have to pay for each trip separately.
Which ticket do I need for the islands? +
Do I have to pay the Venice access fee for the islands? +
The fee applies to the historic centre on designated days. In 2026 the city exempted the smaller islands such as the Lido, Murano and Burano. The dates for 2027 are not yet set. The amounts are on our Prices page.
Can I book a boat to the islands in advance? +
Yes, you can book the Consorzio Vidali boats between San Marco, Murano, Burano and Torcello online. The ACTV vaporetti don't take reservations.
Tickets for the lagoon
Vaporetto lines, travel cards and main stops at a glance.