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Vaporetto waterbus lines to Pellestrina, how to get there from Venice historical center and the islands, and tips for buying tickets
The island of Pellestrina can be reached by vaporetto or by bus from Piazzale Roma; the choice depends on where you are located in the historical center of Venice. You can get there by vaporetto with a transfer at the Lido di Venezia, where you catch Line 11, which reaches Pellestrina in 45 minutes.
Pellestrina is a southern island of the lagoon that connects the Lido with the Ca' Roman oasis, just north of Chioggia. Its small historical center has a strong seafaring and fishing tradition, which is fully expressed in the rich seafood menus of its restaurants; it is easy to find freshly caught fish at attractive prices. However, the center is also rich in history and tradition, reaching their peak during the most famous festivals: the Feast of the Madonna dell'Apparizione at the end of July and the Festival of Santo Stefano di Portosecco in mid-August.
How to get from Venice to Pellestrina by day and by night
To go to Pellestrina, you must reach the Lido di Venezia. Then, from Lido to Pellestrina, Line 11 is active 24 hours a day every 30/60 minutes (from 00:25 to 23:25), reaching Pellestrina in 45 minutes (bus + ferry boat that carries buses and cars + bus to Pellestrina).
By day, from the stops in the historical center of Venice to Lido Venezia, you can go to Lido with one of the following lines: Line 1 (slow; for the Lido, it is recommended only from Arsenale and from the Grand Canal stops to reach San Marco and transfer to Line 14 or Line 5.1 for the Lido), Line 5.1, Line 5.2, Line 6, Line 14.
By night, from the stops in the historical center of Venice, you can go to Lido only with Line N every 20 or 30 minutes (from 23:30 to 4:30), which makes many stops along the Grand Canal and continues towards Lido, stopping at San Marco, Giardini, and Sant'Elena up to the Lido S.M.E. "D" pier.
How to get from Pellestrina to Venice by day and by night
To go to Venice, you must reach the Lido di Venezia with Line 11, which is active 24 hours a day every 30/60 minutes (from 00:25 to 23:25), reaching the Lido in 45 minutes (bus + ferry boat that carries buses and cars + bus to Lido).
By day, you can go from Lido to the stops in the historical center of Venice with one of the following lines: Line 1 (slow; from Lido, it is recommended only for Arsenale), Line 5.1, Line 5.2, Line 6, Line 14.
By night, you can go from Lido to the stops in the historical center of Venice only with Line N every 20 or 30 minutes (from 23:03 to 4:03) from the Lido S.M.E. "D" pier to the historical center and Grand Canal stops up to Ferrovia and Piazzale Roma.
Below are the lines to Pellestrina from strategic points in the historical center of Venice.
How to get from Piazzale Roma and the Station by day and by night
To go to Pellestrina, you must reach the Lido di Venezia. Then, from Lido to Pellestrina, Line 11 is active 24 hours a day every 30/60 minutes (from 00:25 to 23:25), reaching Pellestrina in 45 minutes (bus + ferry boat that carries buses and cars + bus to Pellestrina).
By day, you can go from Piazzale Roma and the Station to Lido with the Line 6 vaporetto every 30/60 minutes (from 6:21 to 20:21) from Piazzale Roma "B" pier to Lido S.M.E. "B" pier in 31 minutes. From the Station, walk 5 minutes to the Piazzale Roma "B" pier. Alternatively, take Line 5.1 every 20 minutes (from 5:15 to 00:20) from Ferrovia "C" pier (from 5:11 to 00:14) in 40 minutes, or from Piazzale Roma "B" pier to Lido S.M.E. "A" pier (from 5:15 to 00:20) in 31 minutes.
By night, you can go from Piazzale Roma and the Station to Lido only with Line N every 20 or 30 minutes (from 23:03 to 4:03) from Piazzale Roma "F" pier in 47 minutes and from Ferrovia "B" pier in 44 minutes to Lido S.M.E. "D" pier.
Return from Pellestrina to Piazzale Roma and the Station by day and by night
To go to Venice, you must reach the Lido di Venezia with Line 11, which is active 24 hours a day every 30/60 minutes (from 00:25 to 23:25), reaching the Lido in 45 minutes (bus + ferry boat that carries buses and cars + bus to Lido).
By day, you can go from Lido to Piazzale Roma and the Station with Line 6 every 30 minutes (from 6:42 to 20:02) from Lido S.M.E. "B" pier to Piazzale Roma "B" pier in 31 minutes. Alternatively, take Line 5.2 every 20 minutes (from 5:52 to 00:22) from Lido S.M.E. "B" pier to Piazzale Roma "D" pier in 35 minutes or to Ferrovia "D" pier in 39 minutes.
By night, you can go from Lido to Piazzale Roma and the Station with Line N every 20 or 30 minutes (from 23:03 to 4:03) from Lido S.M.E. "D" pier to Ferrovia "A" pier in 44 minutes and to Piazzale Roma "G" pier in 47 minutes.
How to get from Piazza San Marco to Pellestrina by day and by night
To go to Pellestrina, you must reach the Lido di Venezia. Then, from Lido to Pellestrina, Line 11 is active 24 hours a day every 30/60 minutes (from 00:25 to 23:25), reaching Pellestrina in 45 minutes (bus + ferry boat that carries buses and cars + bus to Pellestrina).
By day, you can go from Piazza San Marco with Line 5.1 to the Lido every 20 minutes (from 5:35 to 00:38) from San Marco San Zaccaria "F" pier to Lido S.M.E. "A" pier in 14 minutes. Alternatively, take Line 14 to the Lido every 30 minutes (from 4:35 to 00:30) from San Marco San Zaccaria "A" pier to Lido S.M.E. "C" pier in 14 minutes.
By night, you can go from Piazza San Marco to Lido with Line N every 20 or 30 minutes (from 00:43 to 5:13) from San Marco-San Zaccaria "F" pier to Lido S.M.E. "D" pier in 13 minutes.
Return from Pellestrina to Piazza San Marco by day and by night
To go to Venice, you must reach the Lido di Venezia with Line 11, which is active 24 hours a day every 30/60 minutes (from 00:25 to 23:25), reaching the Lido in 45 minutes (bus + ferry boat that carries buses and cars + bus to Lido).
By day, you can go from Lido to Piazza San Marco with Line 14 every 30 minutes (from 00:44 to 23:59) from Lido S.M.E. "C" pier to San Marco San Zaccaria "A" pier in 14 minutes. Alternatively, take Line 5.2 to San Marco every 14 minutes (from 5:52 to 00:22) from Lido S.M.E. "B" pier to San Marco San Zaccaria "C" pier in 14 minutes.
By night, you can go from Lido to Piazza San Marco with Line N every 20 or 30 minutes (from 23:03 to 4:03) from Lido S.M.E. "D" pier to San Marco-San Zaccaria "C" pier in 14 minutes.
How to get from Fondamente Nove to Pellestrina by day and by night
To go to Pellestrina, you must reach the Lido di Venezia. Then, from Lido to Pellestrina, Line 11 is active 24 hours a day every 30/60 minutes (from 00:25 to 23:25), reaching Pellestrina in 45 minutes (bus + ferry boat that carries buses and cars + bus to Pellestrina).
By day, you can go from Fondamente Nove to Lido with Line 5.2 every 20 minutes (from 5:52 to 00:00) from Fondamente Nove "D" pier to Lido S.M.E. "B" pier in 25 minutes.
By night, to go from Fondamente Nove to Lido, there is no night line to the Lido from Fondamente Nove; therefore, you must walk 15 minutes to Strada Nova for the Ca' D'Oro stop, from where you can go to Lido with Line N every 20 or 30 minutes (from 23:03 to 4:03) from Ca' D'Oro pier to Lido S.M.E. "D" pier in 35 minutes.
Return from Chioggia to Fondamente Nove by day and by night
To go to Venice, you must reach the Lido di Venezia with Line 11, which is active 24 hours a day every 30/60 minutes (from 00:25 to 23:25), reaching the Lido in 45 minutes (bus + ferry boat that carries buses and cars + bus to Lido).
By day, you can go from Lido to Fondamente Nove with Line 5.1 every 20 minutes (from 6:22 to 23:36) from Lido S.M.E. "A" pier to Fondamente Nove "C" pier in 24 minutes.
By night, there is no direct line from Lido to Fondamente Nove, so you go to Venice with Line N every 20 or 30 minutes (from 23:23 to 4:03) from Lido S.M.E. "D" pier to Ca' D'Oro pier in 35 minutes. Then you walk 15 minutes to Fondamente Nove.
• Seasonal variations: the schedules shown refer to 2026. However, there may be seasonal changes during the year. Last update: May 2026.
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How long does it take to go from Venice to Pellestrina?
The travel time by vaporetto is at least 1 hour + waiting times.
Which vaporetto line goes from Venice to Pellestrina?
To go to Pellestrina, you must reach the Lido di Venezia. Then, from Lido to Pellestrina, Line 11 is active 24 hours a day every 30/60 minutes (from 00:25 to 23:25), reaching Pellestrina in 45 minutes (bus + ferry boat that carries buses and cars + bus to Pellestrina).
From Venice to Lido with the following lines: Line 1 (slow; to and from Lido, it is recommended only for Arsenale and for the Grand Canal stops), Line 5.1, Line 5.2, Line 6 (the fastest from Piazzale Roma, the bus terminal from the airport), Line 14 for the Lido from Piazza San Marco.
Can I use the 75-minute ticket to go to Pellestrina from Venice?
Let's say it is risky. It depends on where you start from in the historical center of Venice. From Lido to Pellestrina takes 45 minutes. From Piazza San Marco it takes 14 minutes, even at night with Line N to Lido + the waiting time for Line 11. So yes, you can use the 75-minute ticket if you calculate the waiting time at Lido for Line 11 carefully. But from Piazzale Roma, Station, Fondamente Nove, and the islands, you must always buy the 24-hour ticket.
Can I arrive at Pellestrina from Venice at night?
Yes, all night long with Line 11 from Lido to Pellestrina, which is active 24 hours a day every 30/60 minutes (from 00:25 to 23:25) and arrives in 45 minutes (bus + ferry boat that carries buses and cars + bus to Pellestrina). To reach Lido from Venice at night, you can only use Line N.
Can I get to Pellestrina from Burano, Torcello, Mazzorbo, and Punta Sabbioni?
Yes. From Burano, Mazzorbo, Torcello (boarding from Burano) with Line 14 every 60 minutes (from 9:30 to 18:30) from Burano "B" pier with a stop at Lido S.M.E. "C" pier. From Punta Sabbioni to Lido, Line 14 is active all night (1:10 to 00:20). From Lido to Pellestrina with Line 11 every 30 minutes (from 00:25 to 23:25; bus to Lido + ferry boat that carries buses and cars + bus to Pellestrina). Travel time: 45 minutes to Pellestrina.
Can I reach Pellestrina by car from Venice?
Yes. Only by boarding the car on the Ferry Line 17 that goes from Tronchetto to Lido, then by car to Alberoni, and from there continuing with the Ferry Line 11 which arrives at Santa Maria del Mare, then by car up to Pellestrina (from where it is not possible to ferry the car to Chioggia).
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Connections to Pellestrina from the other islands
How to get to Pellestrina from Lido di Venezia, Alberoni, Ca' Roman, Chioggia
By day and by night with Line 11 every 30/60 minutes (from 00:25 to 23:25; bus to Lido + ferry boat that carries buses and cars + bus to Pellestrina). Travel times: from Lido in 45 minutes, from Alberoni in 25 minutes.
From Chioggia and Ca' Roman by day and by night with Line 11 every 30/60 minutes (from 00:45 to 23:45; vaporetto that carries motorbikes and bicycles). Travel times: from Chioggia in 25 minutes, from Ca' Roman in 12 minutes.
How to get to Pellestrina from Burano, Mazzorbo, Torcello, and Punta Sabbioni
To go to Pellestrina, you must reach the Lido di Venezia. Then, from Lido to Pellestrina, Line 11 is active 24 hours a day every 30/60 minutes (from 00:25 to 23:25), reaching Pellestrina in 45 minutes (bus + ferry boat that carries buses and cars + bus to Pellestrina).
By day, you can go from Burano, Mazzorbo, Torcello, and Punta Sabbioni to Lido: from Burano with Line 14 every 60 minutes (from 9:30 to 18:30) from Burano "B" pier (stops at Punta Sabbioni) and to Lido S.M.E. "C". Travel times: from Burano and Mazzorbo in 51 minutes; from Punta Sabbioni in 21 minutes with a 24-hour active service.
In the early morning and in the evening with Line 12 every 30 minutes (from 4:52 to 22:58) from Mazzorbo to Treporti in 25 minutes. From Treporti, you can take the ATVO Bus Line 96 to Punta Sabbioni in 3 minutes.
By night, for Treporti and Punta Sabbioni, there is Line NLN roughly every 60 minutes (from 23:53 to 3:00) from Mazzorbo to Treporti in 19 minutes and to Punta Sabbioni in 35 minutes. However, only some runs stop at Punta Sabbioni (00:33 from Mazzorbo or 00:41 from Burano "B" and 3:00 from Burano "B"). Then, from Punta Sabbioni to Lido with Line 14 every 30 minutes (from 1:10 to 00:20) to Lido S.M.E. "C" pier in 21 minutes.
How to get to Pellestrina from Murano by day and by night
To go to Pellestrina, you must reach the Lido di Venezia. Then, from Lido to Pellestrina, Line 11 is active 24 hours a day every 30/60 minutes (from 00:25 to 23:25), reaching Pellestrina in 45 minutes (bus + ferry boat that carries buses and cars + bus to Pellestrina).
By day, you can go from Murano to Piazza San Marco with Line 7 every 30 minutes (from 10:08 to 16:08) from Murano Faro "B" or Colonna "B" pier to San Marco San Zaccaria "E" pier in 28 minutes. In summer, you can reach the Lido with Line 18 direct Murano-Lido (seasonal).
From Piazza San Marco to Lido with Line 5.1 every 20 minutes (from 5:35 to 00:38) from San Marco San Zaccaria "F" pier to Lido S.M.E. "A" pier in 14 minutes. Alternatively, take Line 14 every 30 minutes (from 4:35 to 00:30) from San Marco San Zaccaria "A" pier to Lido S.M.E. "C" pier in 14 minutes.
By night, you can go from Murano to Fondamente Nove with Line NMU every 60 minutes (from 00:04 to 4:06) from Murano Colonna "A" pier to Fondamente Nove "B" pier in 10 minutes.
From Fondamente Nove to Lido, there is no night line; therefore, you must walk 15 minutes to Strada Nova to the Ca' D'Oro stop, from where you can go to Lido with Line N every 20 or 30 minutes (from 00:22 to 4:52) from Ca' D'Oro pier to Lido S.M.E. "D" pier in 35 minutes.
How to get to Pellestrina from Sant'Erasmo and Le Vignole by day and by night
To go to Pellestrina, you must reach the Lido di Venezia. Then, from Lido to Pellestrina, Line 11 is active 24 hours a day every 30/60 minutes (from 00:25 to 23:25), reaching Pellestrina in 45 minutes (bus + ferry boat that carries buses and cars + bus to Pellestrina).
By day, you can go from Sant'Erasmo and Le Vignole to Murano with Line 13 every 30 minutes to Murano Faro "A" pier in 9 minutes from Le Vignole (from 4:43 to 22:58). From Sant'Erasmo (from 4:53 to 23:08), it depends on the arrival stop: between 19 and 31 minutes.
From Murano to Piazza San Marco with Line 7 every 30 minutes (from 10:08 to 16:08) from Murano Faro "B" or Colonna "B" pier to San Marco San Zaccaria "E" pier in 28 minutes. In summer, you can reach the Lido with Line 18 direct Murano-Lido (seasonal).
From Piazza San Marco to Lido with Line 5.1 to Lido every 20 minutes (from 5:35 to 00:38) from San Marco San Zaccaria "F" pier to Lido S.M.E. "A" pier in 14 minutes. Alternatively, take Line 14 to Lido every 30 minutes (from 4:35 to 00:30) from San Marco San Zaccaria "A" pier to Lido S.M.E. "C" pier in 14 minutes.
By night, you can go from Sant'Erasmo and Le Vignole to Fondamente Nove with Line NLN (from 1:05 to 3:45) from Vignole and Sant'Erasmo (various stops) to Fondamente Nove "D" pier.
From Fondamente Nove to Lido, there is no night line; therefore, you must walk 15 minutes to Strada Nova to the Ca' D'Oro stop, from where you can go to Lido with Line N every 20 or 30 minutes (from 00:22 to 4:52) from Ca' D'Oro pier to Lido S.M.E. "D" pier in 35 minutes.
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Connections from Pellestrina to the other the other islands
How to get from Pellestrina to Alberoni, Lido di Venezia, Ca' Roman, Chioggia
By day and by night with Line 11 every 30/60 minutes (from 00:45 to 23:45; bus + ferry boat that carries buses and cars + bus to Lido). Travel times: Alberoni in 25 minutes, Lido di Venezia in 45 minutes.
To Chioggia and Ca' Roman by day and by night with Line 11 every 30/60 minutes (from 00:45 to 23:45; vaporetto that carries motorbikes and bicycles). Travel times: to Ca' Roman in 12 minutes, to Chioggia in 25 minutes.
How to get from Pellestrina to Punta Sabbioni, Burano, Mazzorbo, and Torcello
To go to Venice, you must reach the Lido di Venezia with Line 11, which is active 24 hours a day every 30/60 minutes (from 00:25 to 23:25), reaching the Lido in 45 minutes (bus + ferry boat that carries buses and cars + bus to Lido).
By day, you can go from Lido to Punta Sabbioni, Burano, Mazzorbo, and Torcello with Line 14 every 30 minutes to Burano (from 8:29 to 17:29) and Punta Sabbioni (24-hour service; every 60 minutes at night) from Lido S.M.E. "C" pier towards Burano, with stops at Punta Sabbioni and Burano "B" pier. Travel times: to Burano and Mazzorbo in 51 minutes; to Punta Sabbioni in 21 minutes.
By night, you can go from Lido to Punta Sabbioni with Line 14 every 60 minutes (from 00:44 to 23:59) from Lido S.M.E. "C" pier, stopping at Punta Sabbioni pier in 21 minutes. Then, from Punta Sabbioni to Burano with Line NLN with runs at 1:08 stopping at Burano "C" pier and at 3:24 stopping at Burano "C" pier (stops at Torcello upon request to the sailor) and Mazzorbo.
How to get from Pellestrina to Murano by day and by night
To go to Venice, you must reach the Lido di Venezia with Line 11, which is active 24 hours a day every 30/60 minutes (from 00:25 to 23:25), reaching the Lido in 45 minutes (bus + ferry boat that carries buses and cars + bus to Lido).
Only in summer there is Line 18 direct Murano-Lido.
By day, you can go from Lido to Piazza San Marco with Line 14 every 30 minutes (from 00:44 to 23:59) from Lido S.M.E. "C" pier to San Marco San Zaccaria "A" pier in 14 minutes. Alternatively, take Line 5.2 to San Marco every 14 minutes (from 5:52 to 00:22) from Lido S.M.E. "B" pier to San Marco San Zaccaria "C" pier in 14 minutes.
From Piazza San Marco to Murano with Line 7 every 30 minutes (from 10:08 to 16:38) from San Marco San Zaccaria "E" pier to Murano Faro "B" or Colonna "B" pier in 28 minutes.
By night, you can go from Lido to Venice with Line N every 20 or 30 minutes (from 23:23 to 4:03) from Lido S.M.E. "D" pier to Ca' D'Oro pier in 35 minutes. Then you must walk 15 minutes to Fondamente Nove, from where you go to Murano with Line NMU every 60 minutes (from 23:41 to 3:45) from Fondamente Nove "B" pier to Murano Colonna "C" pier in 10 minutes.
How to get from Pellestrina to Le Vignole and Sant'Erasmo by day and by night
To go to Venice, you must reach the Lido di Venezia with Line 11, which is active 24 hours a day every 30/60 minutes (from 00:25 to 23:25), reaching the Lido in 45 minutes (bus + ferry boat that carries buses and cars + bus to Lido).
Only in summer there is Line 18 direct Murano-Lido.
By day, you can go from Lido to Piazza San Marco with Line 14 every 30 minutes (from 00:44 to 23:59) from Lido S.M.E. "C" pier to San Marco San Zaccaria "A" pier in 14 minutes. Alternatively, take Line 5.2 to San Marco every 14 minutes (from 5:52 to 00:22) from Lido S.M.E. "B" pier to San Marco San Zaccaria "C" pier in 14 minutes.
From Piazza San Marco to Murano with Line 7 every 30 minutes (from 10:08 to 16:38) from San Marco San Zaccaria "E" pier to Murano Faro "B" or Colonna "B" pier in 28 minutes.
From Murano to Le Vignole and Sant'Erasmo with Line 13 every 30 minutes (from 4:34 to 22:49) from Murano Faro "A" pier in 9 minutes to Vignole. For Sant'Erasmo, it depends on the arrival stop: between 19 and 31 minutes.
By night, you can go from Lido to Venice with Line N every 20 or 30 minutes (from 23:23 to 4:03) from Lido S.M.E. "D" pier to Ca' D'Oro pier in 35 minutes. Then you must walk 15 minutes to Fondamente Nove, from where you go to Murano with Line NMU every 60 minutes (from 23:41 to 3:45) from Fondamente Nove "B" pier to Murano Colonna "C" pier in 10 minutes.
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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.
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The water bus line to go to Pellestrina from Lido and Venice, and the route map
 Line 11 Lido S.M.E. ↔ Alberoni ↔ Lido di Pellestrina ↔ Ca' Roman ↔ Chioggia
LIDO S.M.E. - ALBERONI FARO ROCCHETTA - SANTA MARIA DEL MARE - PELLESTRINA CIMITERO - CA' ROMAN - CHIOGGIA and viceversa
Bicycles can be embarked, after total boarding of passengers, in a number at the discretion of the captain.
From Lido: every 60 minutes from 00.25 am to 5.50 am and from 8.30 pm to 11.25 pm (last run from the Lido). Every 30 minutes from 5.50 am to 8.30 am, from 9.30 am to 11.30 am, from 12.30 am to 2.40 pm, from 3.40 pm to 8.30 pm.
Night runs until 5.50 am and evening runs from 9.30 pm stop at Ca' Roman only on request (booking boat passage 20' before at the toll-free number 800845065).
Many runs from November 2nd and March 31st stop en Pellestrina Ca' Roman only on request (booking boat passage 20' before at the toll-free number 800845065).
The 00.25 am run only takes place on nights between Saturday and Sunday, Sunday and Monday and between a holiday and the following day. In summer from May 22nd to 1 October it takes place every day.
From Chioggia: every 60 minutes from 00.45 am to 5.40 am, from 8.45 am to 10.50 am and from 8.00 pm to 8.45 pm.
Every 30 minutes from 5.40 am to 7.45 am and from 10.50 am to 12.30 am, from 1.30 pm to 3.00 pm, from 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm.
- Night runs until 6.10 am and evening runs from 9.45 pm to 11.45 pm stop at Ca 'Roman only on request (booking boat passage at least 20' before at the toll-free number 800845065).
- The 00.45 ride is only available on nights between Saturday and Sunday, Sunday and Monday and between a holiday and the following day. In summer from May 22nd to 1 October it takes place every day.
Please visit the Actv page to know all the specifications that belong to this line:
Click here for the ACTV table with times of all stops Line 11 |
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