If you’re planning a trip to the Veneto coast and wondering how to get from the beach to Venice without the stress of driving into the city centre, Punta Sabbioni is how!
Sitting at the very tip of the Cavallino-Treporti peninsula, this small village has a beautiful Blue Flag beach, a pine forest, and one of the most convenient ferry connections in the whole of northern Italy.
In this guide, we’ll cover how to get there, how the Punta Sabbioni ferry works, what to do once you arrive, practical tips for the day, and how to make the most of your time in the area.
What and where is Punta Sabbioni?
Punta Sabbioni is a small coastal village in the municipality of Cavallino-Treporti, in the Metropolitan City of Venice. It’s located on a narrow strip of land where the Adriatic Sea meets the Venetian Lagoon, roughly 10 kilometres from the centre of Venice.
The beach at Punta Sabbioni runs for around 2 kilometres, with golden sand, shallow water and a backdrop of dunes and pine forest. The famous pagoda-shaped Punta Sabbioni lighthouse is at the entrance to the port.
How do you get to Punta Sabbioni?
Getting to Punta Sabbioni is easy from most points in the Veneto region, and there are several options depending on where you’re coming from.
By car: Take the A4 motorway and exit at Quarto d’Altino or Noventa di Piave, then follow signs for Jesolo and continue along the SP42 coastal road.
By bus from Jesolo: ATVO operates regular bus services between Lido di Jesolo and Punta Sabbioni, with the journey taking around 50 minutes. For more details about travelling from Jesolo, discover our guide to getting from Jesolo to Venice.
By ferry from Venice: If you’re already in Venice and heading out to the peninsula, ACTV vaporetto lines 14 and 15 run directly from San Zaccaria (near Piazza San Marco) to Punta Sabbioni.
Punta Sabbioni ferry services and schedules
The Punta Sabbioni ferry is operated by ACTV (Azienda del Consorzio Trasporti Veneziano), the same operator that runs all of Venice’s vaporetto network. Two main lines serve the route.
Line 14 vs line 15: what’s the difference?
| Feature | Line 14 | Line 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Route | Punta Sabbioni → Lido S.M.E. → San Zaccaria | Punta Sabbioni → San Zaccaria (direct) |
| Journey time | About 35 minutes | Around 25 minutes |
| Frequency | Every 30 minutes, year-round | Seasonal, weekdays only |
| Hours | From 6 am to midnight (year-round) | Peak hours, summer season |
| Carries vehicles? | Yes (at certain times, also cars) | No |
| Ticket validity | Standard ACTV pass valid | Standard ACTV pass valid |
Ticket options
- Single ticket: Around €9.50 per journey (standard ACTV fare)
- 24-hour pass: €21 — valid on all ACTV lines including Burano, Murano and Torcello
- 72-hour pass: €40 — best value if you’re spending a few days exploring
- 6-day pass: €60 — covers a full week of island-hopping
- Children under 6: Travel free on all ACTV services
Tickets can be bought at the ACTV booths at the Punta Sabbioni terminal, from self-service machines (available 24 hours).
Travelling from Punta Sabbioni to Venice
The crossing from Punta Sabbioni Venice is our favourite way to arrive in the city.
You board the vaporetto at the terminal, the boat heads out across the lagoon, stops at Lido (on line 14), and then pulls into San Zaccaria, just a few minutes’ walk from Piazza San Marco and the Basilica.
There is much to see in Venice, and most of the important stops are nearby.
Practical tips for your visit
A few things worth knowing before you make the trip to Punta Sabbioni or board the ferry to Venice.
Day trip to Venice
- Check the ACTV timetable the night before. Line 15 doesn’t run every day
- Buy your ACTV ticket or pass in advance via the AVM Venezia app to save time at the terminal
- Aim to arrive in Venice by 8–9 am. St Mark’s Square is dramatically less crowded in the morning
- Book tickets for major museums and the Doge’s Palace online; queues in peak season are long
- Bring a refillable water bottle. Venice has over 100 free drinking fountains (fontanelle) throughout the city
- Wear comfortable shoes
- Check the last ferry back to Punta Sabbioni before you leave (last boats run late but not 24 hours)
Best time to go
The Punta Sabbioni ferry runs year-round, so you can visit at any time. That said, summer has the biggest crowds both at the ferry terminal and in Venice itself. July and August are peak months, and the boats fill up quickly, especially the first morning departures.
May, June and September are arguably the best months for this trip. The weather is warm, the ferry runs frequently, and Venice is noticeably less overwhelming. October is also worth considering if you’re more interested in culture than beach time.
Don’t forget to explore nearby Jesolo and the sights nearby as a good starting point.
Is there any parking and facilities in the area?
If you’re driving to Punta Sabbioni, there are several paid car parks near the ferry terminal. These fill up quickly in July and August, so arriving by 9 am in peak season is best.
Parking costs vary by season, with summer rates typically running higher.
Remember that driving into Venice itself isn’t possible; the city has no internal roads.
Leaving the car at the peninsula and taking the ferry is much cheaper and less stressful.
The peninsula around Punta Sabbioni is worth spending time at even if Venice isn’t your only stop. The stretch of coast at nearby Marina di Venezia is one of the best-equipped on the northern Adriatic, and the annual Beach on Fire fireworks event takes place each August along this same coastline.
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