Vaporetto Line 3 Venice: Piazzale Roma – Ferrovia – Murano
In brief: Vaporetto line 3 is a regular service connecting Piazzale Roma and Ferrovia (the railway station) directly to Murano, running through the Cannaregio canal rather than around the main island. The crossing takes about 20 minutes — a useful alternative to the 4.1/4.2 Murano ring if you are starting from the station or the car park and don’t want to go via Fondamente Nove.
P.le Roma "D" - P.le Roma "E"
9 stops
- 11:31 P.le Roma "D"
- 11:35 Ferrovia "D"
- 11:52 Murano Colonna "A"
- 11:55 Murano Faro "B"
- 11:57 Murano Navagero
- 11:59 Murano Museo "A"
- 12:06 Murano Colonna "A"
- 12:24 Ferrovia "C"
- 12:28 P.le Roma "E"
What is line 3 for?
Line 3 links Piazzale Roma and Ferrovia straight to Murano (Colonna, Faro, Navagero and Museo), cutting through the Cannaregio canal instead of looping around via Fondamente Nove like lines 4.1/4.2. That makes it the fastest option if you arrive by car, coach or train and want to visit the glass-making island without first crossing to the Cannaregio waterfront. It’s especially useful for day-trippers combining Murano with a stop at the station or the People Mover to Tronchetto.
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.
For travellers already staying near Fondamente Nove or Cannaregio, lines 4.1/4.2 remain the more direct option to Murano. Line 3 is the better pick if your starting point is Piazzale Roma, the station or the car park — no need to backtrack across the city first.
Route, tickets and frequency
Typical stop sequence: Piazzale Roma → Ferrovia → Murano Colonna → Murano Faro → Murano Navagero → Murano Museo, and back the same way. Line 3 is part of the normal ACTV fare (€9.50 single ride, included in the 24-hour pass). Current departures and live data are shown in the timetable widget above.
In practice
- Arriving by car or coach? Park at Tronchetto or Piazzale Roma, then take line 3 straight to Murano without crossing into the city centre first.
- Arriving by train? Board at the Ferrovia stop right outside Santa Lucia station — one of the most direct routes to Murano.
- Combining with Burano/Torcello? From Murano you can change to line 12 for the rest of the northern lagoon loop.
- People Mover as an alternative: A separate People Mover (mini metro) runs between Piazzale Roma and Tronchetto. NOT included in the normal ACTV pass — €1.50 separately.
Frequently asked questions
Is line 3 useful for tourists?
Yes — if you’re arriving by car, coach or train and want to reach Murano directly, line 3 from Piazzale Roma or Ferrovia is often the fastest option, skipping the detour via Fondamente Nove.
What is the difference between line 3 and lines 4.1/4.2?
Lines 4.1/4.2 form the Murano ring via Fondamente Nove in Cannaregio. Line 3 runs directly from Piazzale Roma/Ferrovia to Murano through the Cannaregio canal, which is quicker if you’re starting from the station or the car park rather than from central Cannaregio.
How long does line 3 take to Murano?
Around 20 minutes from Piazzale Roma or Ferrovia to Murano, depending on the stop.