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Rialto A to Rialto Mercato

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Rialto A to Rialto Mercato Ferry

Schedule, crossing time & sailings for 2026

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Departs

Rialto A

Veneto

from 3m
0.2 nm

Arrives

Rialto Mercato

Veneto

Operated byACTV logoACTV
Route 175 sailings listed0.2 nm
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At a glance

The Rialto A to Rialto Mercato ferry takes about 3m–4m, with 75 listed sailings between 04:55 and 20:15. It is operated by ACTV.

First sailing
04:55
Last sailing
20:15
Sailings listed
75
Crossing
from 3m

Rialto A to Rialto Mercato ferry timetable

DepartsArrivesDurationOperatorRuns
04:5504:583mACTVDaily
05:1505:183mACTVDaily
05:3505:383mACTVDaily
05:5505:583mACTVDaily
06:1506:183mACTVDaily
06:3506:383mACTVDaily
06:5106:554mACTVDaily
07:0307:074mACTVDaily
07:1507:194mACTVDaily
07:2707:314mACTVDaily
07:3907:434mACTVDaily
07:5107:554mACTVDaily
08:0308:074mACTVDaily
08:1508:194mACTVDaily
08:2708:314mACTVDaily
08:3908:434mACTVDaily
08:5108:554mACTVDaily
09:0309:074mACTVDaily
09:1509:194mACTVDaily
09:2709:314mACTVDaily
09:3909:434mACTVDaily
09:5109:554mACTVDaily
10:0310:074mACTVDaily
10:1510:194mACTVDaily
10:2710:314mACTVDaily
10:3910:434mACTVDaily
10:5110:554mACTVDaily
11:0311:074mACTVDaily
11:1511:194mACTVDaily
11:2711:314mACTVDaily
11:3911:434mACTVDaily
11:5111:554mACTVDaily
12:0312:074mACTVDaily
12:1512:194mACTVDaily
12:2712:314mACTVDaily
12:3912:434mACTVDaily
12:5112:554mACTVDaily
13:0313:074mACTVDaily
13:1513:194mACTVDaily
13:2713:314mACTVDaily
13:3913:434mACTVDaily
13:5113:554mACTVDaily
14:0314:074mACTVDaily
14:1514:194mACTVDaily
14:2714:314mACTVDaily
14:3914:434mACTVDaily
14:5014:544mACTVSun
14:5114:554mACTVDaily
15:0315:074mACTVDaily
15:1515:194mACTVDaily
15:2715:314mACTVDaily
15:3915:434mACTVDaily
15:5115:554mACTVDaily
16:0316:074mACTVDaily
16:1516:194mACTVDaily
16:2716:314mACTVDaily
16:3916:434mACTVDaily
16:5116:554mACTVDaily
17:0317:074mACTVDaily
17:1517:194mACTVDaily
17:2717:314mACTVDaily
17:3917:434mACTVDaily
17:5117:554mACTVDaily
18:0318:074mACTVDaily
18:1518:194mACTVDaily
18:2718:314mACTVDaily
18:3918:434mACTVDaily
18:5118:554mACTVDaily
19:0319:074mACTVDaily
19:1519:194mACTVDaily
19:2719:314mACTVDaily
19:3919:434mACTVDaily
19:5119:554mACTVDaily
20:0320:074mACTVDaily
20:1520:194mACTVDaily

Times are indicative and may change seasonally. Confirm with the operator before travelling.

About the Rialto A – Rialto Mercato crossing

A three to four-minute crossing connects the Rialto A and Rialto Mercato ferry piers in Venice. This domestic Italian route is operated by ACTV with a scheduled distance of approximately zero nautical miles, reflecting the direct path across the Grand Canal. The service is a public transport link running every day of the week.

Rialto A to Rialto Mercato Sailing Times

ACTV provides a high-frequency timetable for this city transit route, listing 74 sailings daily. The first departure from Rialto A is scheduled for 04:55. Service continues throughout the day, with the final crossing to Rialto Mercato set for 20:15.

From the Rialto A pier, ACTV also operates a separate service to San Stae. The Rialto Mercato pier provides onward water bus connections to Ca' d'Oro, Rialto B, and Rialto D.

Vehicles, pets & onboard

  • Time-based tickets & tourist travel cards
  • No reservation needed
  • Frequent Grand Canal lines
  • Lagoon island connections

Onboard facilities and vehicle, pet and luggage policies vary by operator and vessel; confirm details with the operator before booking.

Getting to & from the ports

Departure port

Rialto A

Veneto

Port guide & all routes

Arrival port

Rialto Mercato

Veneto

Port guide & all routes

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a passport for this ferry?

No, it's a domestic crossing within Italy.

How long does the crossing take?

About 3m.

Who runs this ferry crossing?

ACTV.

What time is the first sailing?

First departure is 04:55, last is 20:15.

How many sailings run each day?

74 sailings a day, every day.

How much does a ticket cost?

Ticket prices vary by operator, season and whether you bring a vehicle. Check the operator (ACTV) for current fares.

What's the fastest crossing option?

The quickest option takes about 3m. Crossing time depends on the operator and vessel — compare sailings from ACTV above.

Can I do this as a day trip?

A day trip is often possible: with a crossing of about 3m and several sailings a day (first 04:55, last 20:15), you can return the same day. Always check the return timetable before you go.

Does the ferry run all year?

Sailings run daily, and frequency can change between the summer and winter seasons. The timetable above shows the latest published departures — confirm with the operator for off-season dates.

Can I take a car on this ferry?

ACTV does not list vehicle space on this service — plan to travel as a foot passenger. If you need to bring a car, check with the operator for alternative crossings.

Can I take a pet on this ferry?

Most ferry operators allow pets on this route, usually in a carrier, on deck or in designated pet areas or cabins, and registered assistance dogs travel free. Rules and any fees vary by operator and vessel — check with ACTV, so declare your pet when booking.

What's the luggage allowance?

Foot passengers can normally bring their own luggage aboard at no extra charge, with racks or a luggage area near the entrance, and there is usually no airline-style weight limit. Oversized or excess items may carry a fee, so check with the operator if you are travelling with bulky baggage.

Continue your journey

Onward sailings from Rialto Mercato

Plan a multi-leg trip — these ferries depart Rialto Mercato.

Same departure port

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Everything else that sails from the same quay.

Sharing a stop

Crossings calling at Rialto A or Rialto Mercato

Nearby links that share a quay with this one.

Timetable valid Aug 30, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026.

Reviewed by Serhat Özçelik, Founder & Editor of Ferry Schedule Hub · Last updated August 28, 2026.

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