Vaporetto Line 18 Venice: Direct to the Garden Island of Sant’Erasmo

In brief: Vaporetto line 18 is the direct island line between Murano (Faro) and Sant’Erasmo — the largest garden island of the lagoon — terminating in Treporti. Shorter than line 13, because it skips Vignole and some Sant’Erasmo piers. If your destination is specifically Sant’Erasmo (slow-food artichokes, a bike tour, quiet lagoon landscapes), line 18 is the best choice. Full run approx. 30 minutes, included in the regular ACTV fare.

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Murano Navagero - Murano Navagero

6 stops

  1. 08:47 Murano Navagero
  2. 08:50 Murano Faro "B"
  3. 08:54 Murano Colonna "B"
  4. 09:18 Lido S.M.E. "E"
  5. 09:24 Lido S. Nicolo'
  6. 09:47 Murano Navagero

Sant’Erasmo — “Venice’s vegetable garden”

At about 3 km², Sant’Erasmo is the largest island in the Venetian lagoon and has served as the city’s vegetable and fruit garden for centuries. Famous are the carciofi violetti di Sant’Erasmo — small violet artichokes protected as a Slow Food presidium. Harvest season is April to June; in those weeks there are farm-gate sales along the paths and special dishes in the island trattorias.

A day plan for Sant’Erasmo: in the morning with line 18 from Murano (Faro) — rent bicycles at the Capannone pier — ride the island loop (approx. 15 km, flat) — lunch at the Trattoria Vignote or Ai Tedeschi — return in the late afternoon. Completely free of tourist crowds, ideal for travellers who want to experience the quiet lagoon.

Stops and timetable

Murano Faro → Sant’Erasmo Capannone → Sant’Erasmo Chiesa → Sant’Erasmo Punta Vela → Treporti. Roughly hourly during the day, reduced in the winter months. Current data in the live table embedded above.

Frequently asked questions about line 18

How do I get from St Mark’s Square to Sant’Erasmo?

Line 4.1 or 4.2 to Murano (Faro) — change to line 18 — direct to Sant’Erasmo. Total travel time about 75 minutes each way.

What distinguishes line 18 from line 13?

Line 18 is more direct and faster (no Vignole stop); line 13 does the full northern-lagoon loop including Vignole. If you specifically want Sant’Erasmo, take 18; for combining several islands, 13 serves you better.

Is Sant’Erasmo worth a day trip?

Yes — above all from April to June during the artichoke season. In summer also for the quiet beach atmosphere at the eastern end of the island. Less interesting in winter, when many farm shops and trattorias are closed.