The cheapest way to get from Venice to the island of Murano is by using the Vaporetto (public water bus) operated by ACTV. As of 2026, a single-trip ticket valid for 75 minutes costs €9.50. However, the most cost-effective method for most tourists is to purchase a Timed Travel Card (24, 48, or 72 hours), which allows for unlimited travel across all Vaporetto lines, including those to Murano, Burano, and Torcello. A 24-hour pass costs approximately €25, meaning that just three trips within a day makes the pass cheaper than individual tickets. Lines 3, 4.1, 4.2, and 12 are the primary routes to Murano. To save even more, visitors aged 6 to 29 can purchase the "Rolling Venice" card, which provides a significantly discounted 3-day travel pass. Private water taxis are available but are prohibitively expensive for budget travelers, often costing over €60 to €80 for the same short journey across the lagoon.