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What is happening on 25 October
The 40th Venicemarathon is scheduled for Sunday 25 October 2026. According to VeneziaToday, the race brings road closures and changes to ACTV bus services. The report presents the information as useful for avoiding surprises, but it does not list every affected street or stop in the headline summary. Treat that as a warning to check before you travel, not as a full closure map.
How to plan bus and boat trips
If you are using ACTV buses in Venice or on the mainland, check the operator's official channels before setting out. Do not rely on a normal Sunday timetable. For short hops, walking is often the most predictable option in the historic centre, where road closures do not stop pedestrians. For longer lagoon journeys, vaporetti are usually less exposed to road traffic than buses, but allow extra time at busy stops. If you have a train connection or a timed entry, add 20-30 minutes of slack to a short bus trip and more for a cross-lagoon journey.
Who should change plans
Day trippers with tight schedules should move their bus legs earlier. Travelers staying in Mestre and heading into Venice should check both ends of the journey, because a diversion on one side can break a connection. The disruption is tied to race day, so the main risk is a missed booking or a long wait at a stop, not a week-long transport shutdown. Our Venice guide has broader help for planning around the historic centre. For race-day specifics, use the VeneziaToday link above and the ACTV official site.
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Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat
Legendary Venice Doge's Palace & St. Mark's with Exclusive Access
Eat Like a Local: Venice 3-Hour Small-Group Food Tasting Tour
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Combo: St. Mark's Basilica Entry Tickets + St.Mark's Museums and Doge's Palace Access with Optional ACTV Transport Pass
Bus Transfers: Venice Marco Polo Airport to/from Piazzale Roma/Mestre Central Train Station
Frequently asked questions
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Rules, timetables, fares and passenger rights change, and this page is a summary, not an official source or legal advice. Check the official operator or authority before you book or travel, and treat anything critical to your trip as something to confirm, not to assume. Last reviewed: 2026-10-25.
