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The short answer

These do not go to the same place, so price is not the comparison. The Alilaguna Blue Line boat reaches the historic city — San Marco and the islands within it; the ACTV bus 15 to Mestre does not. Mestre is the mainland half of Venice, not the historic city — this bus does not cross to the islands. Change here for a mainline train or stay on the mainland.

The ACTV bus 15 to Mestre is quicker: 25 min against 1 h 25. The Alilaguna Blue Line boat varies between 76 and 85 minutes.

Alilaguna Blue Line boat: 05:20–00:20. ACTV bus 15 to Mestre: 05:45–20:15.

Priced against each other

Whole-party totals · adult fares
What each costs for the whole party, in EUR. The cheaper of the two is marked on every row.
TravelersAlilaguna Blue Line boatACTV bus 15 to MestreDifference
1€18€10€8
2€36€20€16
3€54€30€24
4€72€40€32
5€90€50€40
6€108€60€48
7€126€70€56
8€144€80€64

Side by side

Where each one leaves you
Linea Blu · AlilagunaAlilaguna Blue Line boat
From
The waterfront dock, a covered walk from the terminal
To
San Marco Giardinetti, in the historic city
Luggage
One hold bag and one hand bag included; EUR 4.00 for each additional bag.
Runs
05:20–00:20
Journey
76–85 min

This is the only option here that reaches the middle of Venice without a second ticket. Everything on wheels stops at Piazzale Roma.

It is slow — 85 minutes — because it is a boat making stops, not a transfer. Budget the time even though it costs less door to door than the bus.

If your hotel is near Piazzale Roma or the station, take the bus instead: you would be paying for water you do not need.

The dock is a walk from the terminal along a covered walkway. Allow for it with heavy luggage.

Alilaguna Blue Line boat: price for every party size

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15 · ACTV / AVMACTV bus 15 to Mestre
From
The bus stands outside arrivals
To
Mestre FS, the mainland station
Luggage
Three pieces, none over 150 cm in total dimensions; beyond that a whole extra passenger fare per three bags.
Runs
05:45–20:15
Journey
25 min

It runs only until early evening — 20:15 on weekdays, 20:25 on Sundays and holidays. ATVO's coach and the taxi are the way in later.

A local bus with about a dozen stops, not an express: budget the full 25 minutes.

ACTV bus 15 to Mestre: price for every party size

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