Vaporetto Line 4.2

Venice is a city that features canals, and the vaporetto network is its waterborne public transport. It is operated by ACTV and allows locals and visitors alike to move around the canals of the city as well as the lagoon which surrounds it. 

Vaporettos differ from taxis and gondolas in the sense that they run on set routes and timetables, thus being cheap and convenient modes of transport.

Vaporetto Line 4.2 is the handiest and most scenic line in Venice's waterbus network. Clockwise, it circles around the central islands of Venice, connecting major points such as Ferrovia, Murano, Giudecca, and Piazzale Roma. If one is on a sightseeing tour, commuting to work, or heading to the Biennale Gardens, Line 4.2 is the most practical and enjoyable means of reaching it.

This paper intends to serve the needs of tourists, everyday commuters, and first-time travelers who want to know the effective use of Line 4.2 while appreciating the beautiful landscape of the Venetian Lagoon.

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Vaporetto Line 4.2 TimeTable

 

Murano to Fondamente Nove
4:37 AM to 6:27 AM (Every day)

Murano Museo B	04:37	04:57	05:17	05:27	05:47	06:07	06:27
Murano Navagero	04:39	04:59	05:19	05:29	05:49	06:09	06:29
Murano Faro B	04:41	05:01	05:21	05:31	05:51	06:11	06:31
Murano Colonna B	04:44	05:04	05:24	05:34	05:54	06:14	06:34
Cimitero	04:46	05:06	05:26	05:36	05:56	06:16	06:36
Fdte Nove D	04:51	05:11	05:31	05:41	06:01	06:21	06:41

 

Fondamente Nove to Murano via San Marco, Giudecca, Piazzale Roma, and back to Fondamente Nove
6:01 AM to 6:41 AM (Daily) – *Stops at Certosa only upon request

Fdte Nove D		06:01	06:21	06:41
Ospedale		06:03	06:23	06:43
Celestia		06:05	06:25	06:45
Bacini Arsenale Nord		06:08	06:28	06:48
S.Pietro di Castello		06:15	06:35	06:55
Certosa*		06:18	06:38	06:58
Sant'Elena B		06:24	06:44	07:04
Giardini Biennale A		06:27	06:47	07:07
Arsenale A		06:30	06:50	07:10
S.Marco S.Zaccaria B	06:13	06:33	06:53	07:13
Zitelle B	06:17	06:37	06:57	07:17
Redentore	06:20	06:40	07:00	07:20
Giudecca Palanca B	06:22	06:42	07:02	07:22
Sacca Fisola B	06:26	06:46	07:06	07:26
Santa Marta	06:30	06:50	07:10	07:30
P. Roma D	06:36	06:56	07:16	07:36
Ferrovia D	06:40	07:00	07:20	07:40
Gulglie A	06:45	07:05	07:25	07:45
Crea	06:48	07:08	07:28	07:48
Sant'Alvise	06:54	07:14	07:34	07:54
Madonna Orto	06:56	07:16	07:36	07:56
Fdte Nove B	07:03	07:23	07:43	08:03
Cimitero	07:10	07:30	07:50	08:10
Murano Colonna C	07:13	07:33	07:53	08:13
Murano Serenella	07:17	07:37	07:57	08:17
Murano Venier	07:20	07:40	08:00	08:20

 

Murano to Murano via Fondamente Nove, San Marco, Giudecca, Piazzale Roma, and back through Fondamente Nove; 6:44 AM to 7:44 PM (Daily)
Boats depart every 20 minutes past the hour from Murano Museo (e.g., 6:44, 7:04, 7:24, 7:44, etc.) up to 19:44 Stop at Certosa only when required.

Murano Venier	4	24	44
Murano Serenella	8	28	48
Murano Colonna B	12	32	52
Cimitero	15	35	55
Fdte Nove D	21	41	1
Ospedale	23	43	3
Celestia	25	45	5
Bacini Arsenale Nord	28	48	8
S.Pietro di Castello	35	55	15
Certosa*	38	58	18
Sant'Elena B	44	4	24
Giardini Biennale A	47	7	27
Arsenale A	50	10	30
S.Marco S.Zaccaria B	53	13	33
Zitelle B	57	17	37
Redentore	0	20	40
Giudecca Palanca B	2	22	42
Sacca Fisola B	6	26	46
Santa Marta	10	30	50
P. Roma D	16	36	56
Ferrovia D	20	40	0
Guglie A	25	45	5
Crea	28	48	8
Sant'Alvise	34	54	14
Madonna Orto	36	56	16
Fdte Nove B	43	3	23
Cimitero	50	10	30
Murano Colonna C	53	13	33
Murano Serenella	57	17	37
Murano Venier	0	20	40

 

Murano to San Marco via Fondamente Nove
Departs at 7:04 PM and arrives at 7:44 PM — operates daily. Stops at Certosa if necessary.

Murano Venier	19:04	19:24	19:44
Murano Serenella	19:08	19:28	19:48
Murano Colonna B	19:12	19:32	19:52
Cimitero	19:15	19:35	19:55
Fdte Nove D	19:21	19:41	20:01
Ospedale	19:23	19:43	20:03
Celestia	19:25	19:45	20:05
Bacini Arsenale Nord	19:28	19:48	20:08
S.Pietro di Castello	19:35	19:55	20:15
Certosa*	19:38	19:58	20:18
Sant'Elena B	19:44	20:04	20:24
Giardini Biennale A	19:47	20:07	20:27
Arsenale A	19:50	20:10	20:30
S.Marco S.Zaccaria B	19:53	20:13	20:33
Zitelle B	19:57	20:17	20:37
Redentore	20:00	20:20	20:40
Giudecca Palanca B	20:02	20:22	20:42
Sacca Fisola B	20:06	20:26	20:46
Santa Marta	20:10	20:30	20:50
P. Roma D	20:16	20:36	20:56
Ferrovia D	20:20	20:40	21:00
Guglie A	20:25	20:45	21:05
Crea	20:28	20:48	21:08
Sant'Alvise	20:34	20:54	21:14
Madonna Orto	20:36	20:56	21:16
Fdte Nove B	20:43	21:03	21:23
Cimitero	20:50	21:10	21:30
Murano Colonna C	20:53	21:13	21:33
Murano Serenella	20:57	21:17	21:37
Murano Venier	21:00	21:20	21:40

 

Murano to Fondamente Nove.  Departs at 8:04 PM and arrives at 8:24 PM — runs daily.

Murano Venier	20:04	20:24
Murano Serenella	20:08	20:28
Murano Colonna B	20:12	20:32
Cimitero	20:15	20:35
Fdte Nove D	20:21	20:41
Ospedale	20:23	20:43
Celestia	20:25	20:45
Bacini Arsenale Nord	20:28	20:48
S.Pietro di Castello	20:35	20:55
Certosa	20:38	20:58
Sant'Elena B	20:44	21:04
Giardini Biennale A	20:47	21:07
Arsenale A	20:50	21:10
S.Marco S.Zaccaria B	20:53	21:13

 

Murano to Fondamente Nove
Departs at 8:44 PM and arrives at 9:44 PM — runs every day.

Murano Venier	20:44	21:04	21:24	21:44
Murano Serenella	20:48	21:08	21:28	21:48
Murano Colonna B	20:52	21:12	21:32	21:52
Cimitero	20:55	21:15	21:35	21:55
Fdte Nove D	21:01	21:21	21:41	22:01

 

Murano to Fondamente Nove
Departs at 10:07 PM and arrives at 10:47 PM — operates daily.

Murano Venier	20:44	21:04	21:24	21:44
Murano Serenella	20:48	21:08	21:28	21:48
Murano Colonna B	20:52	21:12	21:32	21:52
Cimitero	20:55	21:15	21:35	21:55
Fdte Nove D	21:01	21:21	21:41	22:01

 

Murano to Fondamente Nove
Departs at 11:07 PM and arrives at 11:47 PM — runs daily.

Murano Museo B	23:07	23:27	23:47
Murano Navagero	23:09	23:29	23:49
Murano Faro B	23:11	23:31	23:51
Murano Colonna B	23:14	23:34	23:54
Cimitero	23:18	23:38	23:58
Fdte Nove D	23:23	23:43	00:03

 

Fondamente Nove to Murano
Departs at 4:20 AM and arrives at 5:10 AM — operates daily.

Fdte Nove B	04:20	04:40	05:00	05:10
Cimitero	04:26	04:46	05:06	05:16
Murano Colonna C	04:29	04:49	05:09	05:19
Murano Faro B	04:32	04:52	05:12	05:22
Murano Museo B	04:35	04:55	05:15	05:25

 

Piazzale Roma to Murano via Guglie and Fondamente Nove
Departs at 5:06 AM and arrives at 6:06 AM — operates daily.

P. Roma D	05:06	05:26	05:46	06:06
Ferrovia D	05:10	05:30	05:50	06:10
Guglie A	05:15	05:35	05:55	06:15
Crea	05:18	05:38	05:58	06:18
Sant'Alvise	05:24	05:44	06:04	06:24
Madonna Orto	05:26	05:46	06:06	06:26
Fdte Nove B	05:30	05:50	06:10	06:30	06:23	06:43
Cimitero	05:36	05:56			06:30	06:50
Murano Colonna C	05:39	05:59			06:33	06:53
Murano Serenella					06:37	06:57
Murano Venier					06:40	07:00
Murano Faro B	05:42	06:02
Murano Museo B	05:45	06:05

 

Overview of Vaporetto Line 4.2

Line 4.2 is one of a ring route system circling the city clockwise. It is the reverse of Line 4.1, which goes counterclockwise but covers the same stops. The ride is about 1 hour and 50 minutes to complete the entire route, with vaporettos typically departing every 12-20 minutes, varying by time of day.

Service usually runs from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, hence a good line for morning and evening commutes. Line 4.2 is especially cherished for being able to connect fashionable districts and islands without being forced to drive through the Grand Canal, offering a more efficient, less crowded mode of transport.

Major Stops & Route Map

The Line 4.2 route boasts several important stops, each offering service to cultural attractions, residential areas, or transport hubs. Some of the major stops and what travelers can expect are as follows:

Ferrovia (Santa Lucia Railway Station): One of the major arrival points for visitors coming on the train. This train station connects Venice with Italy and the rest of Europe.

Piazzale Roma: Venice's principal motor bus terminal. It is a significant intermodal exchange between maritime and road transport.

San Zaccaria: Situated within walking distance of St Mark's Square and St Mark's Basilica, giving easy access to the historic center of Venice. San Zaccaria also has connections with San Giorgio Maggiore.

Giudecca: A peaceful island district with a neighborhood atmosphere and great views across San Marco. It also contains the Redentore Church, a fine example of Palladian architecture.

Zattere: Located along the southern shore, Zattere is ideal for being close to the Basilica di Santa Maria Della Salute and looking out across the Giudecca Canal.

Murano (Navagero, Faro, Museo): Famous for its glassmaking tradition, Murano features the potential for a visit to the Murano Glass Museum and to different artisan workshops.

Fondamenta Nove: A significant northern point for getting on board boats to Burano, Torcello, and other lagoon islands. Also a good viewing position for the Madonna Dell Orto Church.

Sant'Elena & Giardini: These are the terminals for the Venice Biennale locations and provide gateways to meadows and walkways, a sort of indulgence in the crowded city center.

Some of them give picturesque views of the lagoon, especially at Zattere and Giudecca, so that the journey is as pleasant as the destinations themselves.

Timetable and Operating Hours

Line 4.2 is active in the early morning, and lines mostly start at 6:00 AM and close at 9:00 PM.

During peak hours (primarily 7:00–10:00 AM and 5:00–7:30 PM), there is an intense operation of boats to accommodate tourists and commuters. During off-peak hours, boat frequencies are longer, typically 15–20 minutes.

Passengers are encouraged to check on real schedules at the ACTV website or AVM Venezia Official App. The websites have real-time updates on delays, itineraries, and boat capacities.

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Exploring Vaporetto Line 4.2

Visitor Information

Line 4.2 serves diverse types of visitors and can be utilized strategically depending on personal interest.

Ideal for Glass Shoppers: Tourists who are visiting Murano to view its renowned glassmaking will love Line 4.2 as an easy, scenic route to the island.

Good for Art Enthusiasts: Giardini and Sant'Elena stop delivering travelers to the threshold of the Venice Biennale, an internationally acclaimed contemporary art festival.

An Excellent Island-Hopping Choice: By avoiding the Grand Canal, Line 4.2 delivers faster connections between Giudecca, Murano, and northern lagoon islands.

Accessibility: Wheelchair-use and stroller-friendliness render Line 4.2 convenient for use by families and mobility-disabled tourists.

Platform Navigation Tips: ACTV docks are marked with prominent signs. Boarding platforms for Line 4.2 may vary from those of other lines at shared stops like Piazzale Roma and Ferrovia, so passengers need to look for signs prior to boarding.

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Best Users of Line 4.2

Glass Shoppers: For those who visit Murano to visit the renowned Murano Glass Museum and glassworks workshops.

Art Aficionados: The line's proximity to Giardini and Sant'Elena makes it convenient for tourists attending the Venice Biennale.

Island Jumpers: Travelers making connections between Murano, Giudecca, and central Venice without having to navigate the congested Grand Canal.

Accessibility and Assistance

Most of the vaporetto stops along this route are wheelchair- and stroller-accessible.

Major stations have bilingual signs, information boards, and electronic displays to assist tourists.

Boarding Tips

Line 4.2 stops are clearly signposted but may be different from Lines 1 or 2. Double-check the signs for boarding stations like Piazzale Roma and Ferrovia.

Queuing at rush hours, arriving in advance guarantees a seat of preference, especially in outdoor sections.

Ticket Information

Types of Tickets

Travelers can opt for different types of tickets depending on duration of stay and mode of travel:

Single-Ride Ticket: 75 minutes from the date of validation, valid on different vaporetto lines within this period.

Tourist Travel Cards: Valid for 1, 2, 3, or 7 consecutive days, with unlimited trips on every ACTV water and land network.

Venezia Unica City Pass: A city pass that may be customized to include public transport, museum visits, and cultural events.

Where to Buy

Line 4.2 tickets can be bought at the following places:

ACTV Ticket Machines at stations such as Ferrovia, Piazzale Roma, and San Zaccaria.

Newsstands and tobacconists with the ACTV logo.

ACTV Ticket Offices at central vaporetto terminals.

Online through the ACTV website or AVM Venezia mobile app, where the passenger prints out a QR code to exchange for validation at machines.

Validation Rules

Tickets must be validated on the valid machine before boarding. They are typically found at the gate of most docks.

Failure to validate will result in over €60 fines.

Under the age of six, children travel for free. Students and pensioners are entitled to reduced fare travel with the display of valid identification. 

Validation Rules

All the tickets must be validated through the yellow or green machines at the dock or boarding point before embarking on the boat. Unvalidated tickets may result in over €60 fines.

Discount fares are available to children, students, and senior citizens with valid identification. Children six and under normally travel free when in the company of a paying adult.

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What to Look For Aboard

ACTV's newer vaporettos, especially those on Line 4.2, have a comfortable ride for short and long trips:

Accessibility: Ramps and flat boarding offer easy access for wheelchair travelers and parents with a baby carriage.

Luggage Policy: Passengers can bring medium-sized luggage aboard for free. Bags, however, must be placed in a way that doesn't obstruct aisles or exits.

Seating Options: Most ships have indoor cabins for shelter from weather and outdoor decks for viewing. Seats can be limited in high seasons.

Pets and Bikes: Small pets can be brought in carriers. Bikes are typically not allowed except if foldable and being used as luggage.

Information Systems: Onboard audio announcements and electronic displays provide stop announcements both in English and in Italian, assisting visitors in navigation.

Line 4.2 Compared to Other Vaporetto Lines

Understanding how Line 4.2 is situated relative to other vaporetto lines can aid visitors in choosing the best route for their needs:

Line 4.2 vs Line 4.1: Same line but traveling in the opposite direction. Passengers traveling to a stop slightly behind their current one may end up saving time by taking Line 4.1.

Line 4.2 vs Line 5.1 and 5.2: Lines 5.1 and 5.2 also operate loop routes but serve other areas and are express lines. Line 4.2 is better suited to exploring the island.

Line 4.2 vs Line 1: Line 1 runs along the Grand Canal and is scenic but slower with more stops. Line 4.2 circumvents the Grand Canal and offers faster transportation to peripheral islands.

Special Strength of Line 4.2: Direct route between Murano, Giudecca, and major mainland terminals like Ferrovia and Piazzale Roma, ideal for commuters who do not wish to transfer lines.

Tips for Riding Vaporetto Line 4.2 (Long Version)

Best Travel Times: Late morning and mid-afternoon remain the optimum times for touring on Line 4.2. These times typically avoid the throng of everyday commuters and provide a leisurely and scenic ride through Venice. 

The morning rush hours (7:00 to 9:00 AM) and the evening rush (5:00 to 7:00 PM) have large numbers of passengers, primarily at inner stops such as Ferrovia and Piazzale Roma. 

Passengers who want the enjoyment of the ride with minimal interference and highest recognition of sights and scenes of the lagoon should take their trips during hours other than these hours.

Boarding Early: Since there are extremely popular stops, such as Ferrovia and Piazzale Roma, being 10 to 15 minutes early can be highly beneficial. Early boarding has a better opportunity to secure a seat—ideally in the open areas with more visibility for photography and sightseeing. 

Early boarding also reduces stress for families or those with luggage since boarding becomes congested and chaotic during heavy times. 

For ease and convenience, an early arrival is a simple yet productive travel habit.

Full Loop Tour: For travelers with flexible plans or who desire to experience Venice entirely from the water without interruptions, riding the entire loop of Line 4.2 is highly worth it. The entire journey will take about 1 hour and 50 minutes and gives a sweeping view of Venice canals, quarters, and islands—all in one ride. 

This route saves not only the inconvenience of line-changing but provides a new, unbroken view of the city's lagoon architecture and seaborne tempo. It is especially convenient for beginners or those seeking a relaxed sightseeing experience.

Use for Transfers: During peak holiday seasons, such as summer and big festival seasons, Lines 1 and 2 become jammed, particularly along the Grand Canal. Under such a situation, Line 4.2 becomes a quick alternative transfer line connecting central areas like Murano, Giudecca, San Zaccaria, and Piazzale Roma without the typical delays entailed by more populated routes.

Its comparatively lesser population and faster travel make it a genius move for tourists seeking to travel in and out of Venice efficiently and swiftly.

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Conclusion

Line 4.2 Vaporetto is an essential guide to the Venice landscape's complicated but beautiful geography. It offers practical connections to major spots along with permanent memories of the canals, buildings, and lagoon that define the city. 

Whether going to Murano for glass, to the Biennale, or to explore Giudecca, Line 4.2 provides a gamble-proof and scenic alternative to more trafficked routes like Line 1.

Visitors are invited to check schedules, punch tickets, and take the pace of watery life. Line 4.2 brings the Best of Venice within a boat ride.