Certosa Water Bus Tickets: How to Get There and Official Price Online Purchase (No Fees)

How to get to Certosa from Venice by vaporetto: Timetables, lines and official ticket purchase. Choose the ideal ticket for your visit, receive the voucher on your phone and skip the line.

How to get to Certosa from Piazzale Roma, the rail station, St. Mark's Square and Punta Sabbioni. Collect your ticket at any Venezia Unica ticket office or skip the line by using the self-service machines and entering your voucher code.

Waterbus lines for Certosa, how to get there from Venice city center and tips for buying tickets

Certosa island can only be reached by waterbus (vaporetto) or water taxi. By waterbus, the choice of line depends on your starting point in Venice. The island features a nautical center with a marina capable of hosting hundreds of boats and a hotel.
At night, you cannot reach Certosa by public transport.

• From Venice to Certosa: Line 4.1 and Line 4.2 every 20 minutes from various stops in the historic center.

• From Certosa to Venice: Line 4.1 and Line 4.2.

Both lines stop at Certosa only upon request to the sailor or by booking via telephone. To book your boarding, call the toll-free number 800845065 at least 20 minutes before.

Below are the lines for Certosa from strategic points in the Venice historic center.

• From Piazzale Roma and the Station: Line 4.1 every 20 minutes (from 6:18 AM to 7:38 PM) from P.le Roma in 38 minutes and from the Station (from 7:14 AM to 7:34 PM) in 42 minutes.

• From St. Mark's Square: Line 4.1 every 20 minutes (from 6:41 AM to 8:01 PM) from San Marco San Zaccaria E platform in 15 minutes.

• From Fondamente Nove: Line 4.2 every 20 minutes (from 6:01 AM to 8:41 PM) from Fondamente Nove D platform in 17 minutes. Afterward, Line 5.2 every 60 minutes (from 9:00 PM to 12:00 AM) from Fondamente Nove D platform to Certosa.

• Seasonal variations: the schedules shown refer to 2026. However, there may be seasonal changes throughout the year. Last update: May 2026.

How long does it take to get from Venice to Certosa?

Travel time varies greatly depending on the departure point. It takes 38 minutes from P.le Roma, 42 minutes from the Station, and 15 minutes from St. Mark's.

Which waterbus line goes to Certosa from Venice?

Line 4.1 and Line 4.2. Line 5.1 and Line 5.2 stop at Certosa only in the evening.

Can I use the 75-minute ticket to go to Certosa from Venice?

Yes. A 24-hour ticket is only recommended if you are starting from the islands of Torcello, Burano, Mazzorbo, and Sant'Erasmo.

Can I arrive at Certosa from Venice at night?

Yes, but only until a certain time. The service is limited in the evening and night hours; after 9:00 PM, trips are less frequent. The last trip from the historic center (Fondamente Nove) is with Line 5.2, which arrives at Certosa at 00:16. After this time, there is no more public transport and you must rely on a water taxi.

Connections from Certosa to other the other islands

• To Murano, Burano, Mazzorbo, and Torcello: to reach these islands, you must first arrive at the Fondamente Nove stop in Venice. Line 4.1 every 20 minutes (from 6:56 AM to 8:16 PM) to Fondamente Nove D in 18 minutes. Then Line 12 every 20/30 minutes (from 4:20 AM to 10:25 PM) from Fondamente Nove A platform arriving at Murano or Mazzorbo; from here you can walk to Burano across a bridge. Line 12 only stops at Torcello from 4:20 AM to 8:40 AM and from 5:40 PM to 10:25 PM (but some trips stop at Torcello only upon request to the sailor or by telephone booking*). During the day, you can reach Torcello from Burano with Line 9 (from 9:30 AM to 5:45 PM) in 5 minutes.
Return with Line 12 to Fondamente Nove. Then Line 4.2 every 20 minutes (from 6:01 AM to 8:41 PM) from Fondamente Nove D platform in 17 minutes with a stop at Certosa on request. Afterward, Line 5.2 every 60 minutes (from 9:00 PM to 12:00 AM) from Fondamente Nove D platform to Certosa.

• To Sant'Erasmo and Le Vignole: Line 4.1 every 20 minutes (from 6:56 AM to 8:16 PM) to Fondamente Nove D in 18 minutes. Then Line 13 every 60 minutes (from 4:25 AM to 10:40 PM) from Fondamente Nove D platform. It takes 18 minutes to Le Vignole; for Sant'Erasmo, it depends on the stop: between 28 and 47 minutes. Return with Line 13 to Fondamente Nove. Then Line 4.2 every 20 minutes (from 6:01 AM to 8:41 PM) from Fondamente Nove D platform in 17 minutes with a stop at Certosa on request. After that, Line 5.2 every 60 minutes (from 9:00 PM to 12:00 AM) from Fondamente Nove D platform to Certosa.

• To San Michele (Cemetery): Line 4.1 every 20 minutes (from 6:56 AM to 8:16 PM) to San Michele Cemetery in 24 minutes. Return with Line 4.2 every 20 minutes (from 6:01 AM to 8:41 PM) from Fondamente Nove D platform in 17 minutes with a stop at Certosa on request. Afterward, Line 5.2 every 60 minutes (from 9:00 PM to 12:00 AM) from Fondamente Nove D platform to Certosa.

• To Punta Sabbioni: Reach Lido di Venezia (see the next paragraph). Then Line 14 every 30 minutes (from 00:24 AM to 11:59 PM) from Lido S.M.E. C platform to Punta Sabbioni in 21 minutes. Return with Line 14 to Lido. From Lido to Certosa, see the next paragraph.

• To Lido di Venezia: Line 4.1 every 20 minutes (from 6:56 AM to 8:16 PM) to the San Pietro di Castello stop in 3 minutes. Then Line 5.2 (from 7:04 AM to 8:41 PM) to Lido S.M.E. B platform in 9 minutes. Return with Line 5.1 (from 6:22 AM to 8:22 PM) from Lido S.M.E. A platform to the San Pietro di Castello stop in 10 minutes. Then Line 4.2 every 20 minutes (until 8:55 PM) in 3 minutes. Important: Line 5.1 every 60 minutes (from 8:36 PM to 11:36 PM) also stops at Certosa.

• To Alberoni, Pellestrina, and Chioggia: Reach Lido di Venezia (see the previous paragraph). Then from Lido, Line 11 (bus + ferry carrying buses and cars + waterbus carrying motorcycles and bicycles). To Alberoni 20 minutes; Pellestrina 45 minutes; Chioggia 70 minutes. Return with Line 11 to Lido. From Lido to Certosa, see the previous paragraph.

On ElMoro.com you can buy all tickets in advance to move around the historic center of Venice and navigate to the islands of the lagoon.
Here you buy with the same price as the Ticket Office: 1 single ride € 9.50; 24 hours € 25; 2 days € 35; 3 days € 45; 7 days € 65.
You can choose the ticket valid for 75 minutes, 24 hours, 48 hours or 72 hours and 7 days.

• Easily collect your ticket at the main tickets' offices at Piazzale Roma (bus terminal) or the Railway Station S. Lucia by showing your smartphone voucher and collect a paper ticket at the Venezia Unica ticket office in Piazzale Roma.
• Or skip the queue by typing the voucher number on any Venezia Unica self-service ticket machine.
• The validity of your tickets begins at the time of validation and ends at the same time (not at the end of the day).

What the service includes.

• Instant ticket delivery.
• Smartphone tickets are accepted.
• Wheelchair accessible: wheelchair users pay € 1.50 and their carers will get a free ticket.
• Unlimited use of public transport (vaporetti and ACTV buses) in the city of Venice.
• Unlimited use of water buses and buses in Lido, islands of the lagoon and mainland (Mestre, Marghera).

Does not include the ACTV service to / from Marco Polo Airport, vaporetto lines 16, 19 and 21, Casinò and Alilaguna lines.

Line 4.1 Murano → Fondamente Nove → Piazzale Roma → Giudecca → San Marco → Giardini Biennale → Fondamente Nove → Murano

MURANO MUSEO "A" - MURANO DA MULA - MURANO VENIER - MURANO SERENELLA - MURANO COLONNA "A" - CIMITERO - FONDAMENTE NOVE "C" - ORTO - SANT'ALVISE - CREA - GUGLIE "B" - FERROVIA "C" - P.LE ROMA (S.Andrea) "E" - SANTA MARTA - SACCA FISOLA "A" - GIUDECCA PALANCA "A" - REDENTORE - ZITELLE "A" - SAN MARCO/S.ZACCARIA "B1" - ARSENALE "B" - GIARDINI (Biennale) "B" - SANT'ELENA "C" - CERTOSA (a richiesta) - SAN PIETRO DI CASTELLO - BACINI/ARSENALE NORD - CELESTIA - OSPEDALE - FONDAMENTE NOVE "B" - CIMITERO - MURANO COLONNA "C" - MURANO FARO - MURANO NAVAGERO - MURANO MUSEO "A" - MURANO DA MULA - MURANO VENIER

Rides from Murano every 20 minutes from 6.32 am to 9.52 pm. From 7.12 pm to 7.32 pm it is limited to San Marco. From 7.52 pm it does not make the "city tour" but only operates between Fondamente Nove and Murano.
Rides from Fondamente Nove to Murano from 6.14am to 11.22pm.

Click here for the ACTV table with the timetables of all Line 4.1 stops

Line 4.2 Murano → Fondamente Nove → San Pietro di Castello → San Marco → Giudecca → Piazzale Roma → Fondamente Nove → Murano

MURANO VENIER - MURANO DA MULA - MURANO MUSEO "B" - MURANO NAVAGERO - MURANO FARO "A1" - MURANO COLONNA "B" - CIMITERO - FONDAMENTE NOVE "D" - OSPEDALE - CELESTIA - BACINI/ARSENALE NORD - S. PIETRO DI CASTELLO - CERTOSA (on demand) - SANT'ELENA "B" - GIARDINI BIENNALE "A" - ARSENALE "A" - SAN MARCO/S.ZACCARIA "C" - ZITELLE "B" - REDENTORE - GIUDECCA PALANCA "B" - SACCA FISOLA "B" - SANTA MARTA - PIAZZALE ROMA "D" - FERROVIA "D" - GUGLIE "A" - CREA - SANT'ALVISE - ORTO - FONDAMENTE NOVE "B" - CIMITERO - MURANO COLONNA "C" - MURANO SERENELLA - MURANO VENIER - MURANO DA MULA - MURANO MUSEO "A"

Runs every 20 minutes from 6.43 to 19.43. From 20.03 to 20.23 limited rides to San Marco. From 4.37am to 6.27am and from 8.43pm to 11.47pm limited runs from Murano to Fondamente Nove "D".

Click here for the ACTV table with the timetables of all Line 4.2 stops