Vaporetto Line 14 Venice: San Marco → Burano via Punta Sabbioni
In brief: Vaporetto line 14 is the direct connection from San Marco-San Zaccaria to the lagoon island of Burano — with intermediate stops at the Lido and Punta Sabbioni. The route takes about 75 minutes, longer than the standard way via Fondamente Nove and line 12, but with one decisive advantage: no change. For day visitors starting at St Mark’s Square, often the most relaxed option.
S. Marco-San Zaccaria "A" - Punta Sabbioni "B"
3 stops
- 05:45 S. Marco-San Zaccaria "A"
- 05:59 Lido S.M.E. "C"
- 06:20 Punta Sabbioni "B"
When is line 14 the better choice over line 12?
Line 12 from Fondamente Nove is clearly faster, with 40 minutes to Burano. But: if you are already at St Mark’s Square (after a visit to the Doge’s Palace, for example), line 14 saves you the 15-minute walk or change to Fondamente Nove. That makes the total trip comparable in length — and line 14 is less crowded, because most day visitors from the city centre travel via F.te Nove.
- Take line 14 if: you are at St Mark’s Square/Castello and want to reach Burano without changing.
- Take line 12 if: you are in northern Cannaregio (near F.te Nove) or want the fastest connection.
Tip: book your water-bus ticket before you travel — at the same price
Securing the ACTV ticket in advance makes for a more relaxed trip: identical official price, booked at your leisure and with a guaranteed place. You immediately receive a voucher with a barcode that is exchanged for your real ticket at the ACTV machine in seconds — faster than the queue at the staffed counter. Booking ahead pays off especially in high season.
The key stops
| Stop | Significance |
|---|---|
| San Marco-San Zaccaria | Eastern entrance to St Mark’s Square, Riva degli Schiavoni |
| S. Elena | Eastern Castello, Sant’Elena park |
| Lido S.M.E. | The Lido’s main beach, film festival |
| Punta Sabbioni “A” | Cavallino peninsula, Adriatic hotels |
| Treporti | Adriatic peninsula transition |
| Burano “C” | Terminus — coloured houses, lace museum |
Connection to Torcello
Line 14 ends at Burano — to continue to Torcello, change to line 9 (a 5-minute shuttle, every 30 min). With the 24-hour pass this works without an extra ticket.
Timetable and frequency
Line 14 runs every 30 minutes during the day. First departure from San Marco around 7:00 in the morning, last in the evening around 21:00. At night (after 21:00), connections run via line 12 or the night line N (Punta Sabbioni → Lido).
Frequently asked questions
How long does line 14 take from San Marco to Burano?
About 75 minutes. Line 12 from Fondamente Nove takes only 40 min, but with the effort of getting there from St Mark’s Square the total is often comparable.
Does line 14 stop at Murano?
No — line 14 takes the southern route via the Lido and Punta Sabbioni. For Murano: line 12 or 4.1/4.2.
Can I get from Punta Sabbioni to Burano with line 14?
Yes — line 14 is the direct connection Punta Sabbioni → Burano (about 30 min). For guests staying on the Cavallino peninsula, the natural island-tour line.
Which line is cheaper?
All vaporetto lines share the same fare. Single ride €9.50, all included in the 24-hour pass (€25).