Vaporetto Line 15 Venice: Fast Link San Marco → Punta Sabbioni in 35 Minutes

In brief: Vaporetto line 15 is the fastest direct connection from San Marco-San Zaccaria to the Cavallino peninsula (Punta Sabbioni) — it does not call at Burano or the Lido but crosses the lagoon almost directly. Journey time about 35 minutes. For hotel guests in Punta Sabbioni, Cavallino or Jesolo planning a St Mark’s day, often the best choice over line 14 (75 min via Burano) or line 12 (90 min).

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S. Marco-San Zaccaria "A" - Punta Sabbioni "A"

2 stops

  1. 13:14 S. Marco-San Zaccaria "A"
  2. 13:44 Punta Sabbioni "A"

When does line 15 pay off?

Line 15 is the uncomplicated answer to one specific travel pattern: hotel on the Cavallino peninsula (Punta Sabbioni, Cavallino-Treporti) — day trip to San Marco — back in the evening. The other lagoon lines would be detours for this trip.

  • Line 15 (San Marco → Punta Sabbioni direct): 35 min.
  • Line 14 (San Marco → Punta Sabbioni via the Lido and Burano): 75 min.
  • Line 12 (F.te Nove → Punta Sabbioni via all the islands): 90 min plus getting to the F.te Nove pier.

If you are staying on the Cavallino peninsula, you probably know line 15 already. If you live in the city and want an Adriatic day in Punta Sabbioni (rarer, but possible), this is the fastest there-and-back option.

Stops and routing

Line 15 calls only at: San Marco-San Zaccaria → Lido S.M.E. → Punta Sabbioni “A”. No intermediate stops at Burano, Murano or Treporti. The route runs south around the Lido and then directly north across the open lagoon — sometimes a little choppy in wind, but usually calm.

Timetable and frequency

Every 60 minutes during the day, in high season also every 30. First departure from San Marco around 8:00 in the morning, last in the evening around 21:00. If you want to be in town early from your Cavallino hotel (before 9:00): better take the first boat from Punta Sabbioni around 6:30 — though that one runs as line 14 or N.

Tickets

Line 15 is part of the normal ACTV fare. Cavallino hotel guests who travel into town frequently should look at the 7-day pass at €65 — with more than 3 round-trip days it definitely beats single tickets.

Frequently asked questions

How long does line 15 take from San Marco to Punta Sabbioni?

About 35 minutes. Line 14 for the same journey: 75 minutes (via Burano).

Does line 15 stop at Burano?

No — a direct route without island stops. For Burano: line 12, 14 or, from Burano itself, line 9.

Does line 15 run late in the evening?

Last departure from San Marco around 21:00. Later connections: line N (night line Punta Sabbioni → Lido) or the bus via the mainland.

What does the trip cost?

Single ride €9.50. For a multi-day stay with commuting needs, the 7-day pass (€65) pays off.