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M9 - Museo del '900
Contemporary multimedia museum focused on 20th-century Italian history, architecture, society, and culture. It is Mestre's flagship museum and the city's best-known cultural stop.
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$15
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
1 h 50 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
132 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bologna to Mestre is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Mestre will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 1 buses that leave Bologna for Mestre on Sun, Jun 07, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 07 the direct buses cover the 132 km distance in an average of 1 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
On Sun, Jun 07 the slowest buses will take 1 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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064Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Mestre among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Mestre:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Mestre costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to Mestre take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 56m.
Tickets start at around $15 (€12) compared to roughly $45 (€37) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $31 (€25). The journey takes 1h 56m versus 1h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $326 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $422 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $422 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $422 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $323 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $323 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $323 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $322 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $322 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 08:54AM | Arrival Time 12:31PM | Duration 3h37 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $322 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 12:07PM | Duration 2h57 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 09:54AM | Arrival Time 01:33PM | Duration 3h39 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $322 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 10:54AM | Arrival Time 02:31PM | Duration 3h37 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $319 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $319 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $319 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $155 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $318 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 07:29PM | Duration 2h09 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $420 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $420 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 09:29PM | Duration 2h09 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $420 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 10:19PM | Duration 2h09 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $420 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 11:19PM | Duration 2h09 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $420 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $420 |
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Mestre buses for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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064 | 4:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h50 | 6:00 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Bologna to Mestre run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 82 miles (132 km) distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 82 miles (132 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 1h 50m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Mestre — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Mestre trip today.
Contemporary multimedia museum focused on 20th-century Italian history, architecture, society, and culture. It is Mestre's flagship museum and the city's best-known cultural stop.
Major cultural center hosting rotating art exhibitions, photography shows, cinema, and events. A strong local favorite for contemporary culture in central Mestre.
Historic fort complex that often hosts exhibitions, installations, and cultural events in repurposed military spaces. Worth visiting for both the setting and programming.
Mestre's main square and social heart, lined with historic buildings, shops, and public spaces. It is the essential starting point for exploring the city center.
Large waterfront park facing the Venice lagoon, famous for expansive views toward Venice and sunset walks. It is one of the most photogenic open spaces near Mestre.
Pleasant central street near Piazza Ferretto with historic urban character, shops, and everyday local life. Good for strolling through the old center.
Venetian risotto colored with cuttlefish ink, with a deep seafood flavor and a classic lagoon character.
A traditional Venetian dish of sweet-and-sour sardines with onions, vinegar, pine nuts, and raisins, linked to the city’s maritime history.
Creamed salt cod whipped with olive oil, usually served on bread or polenta; one of the best-known Venetian cicchetti.
An established contemporary restaurant in Mestre known for creative dishes, polished service, and a more refined dining setting.
A well-known traditional restaurant in Mestre appreciated for Venetian cuisine, seafood, and a warm local atmosphere.
A longstanding local restaurant in Mestre known for Venetian and Italian dishes in a classic, unfussy setting.
Moderate by Italian standards. Mestre is usually cheaper than nearby Venice for hotels and dining, though tourist areas and peak season raise prices.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not obligatory; round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafés, 5-10% for excellent restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Mestre by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Mestre, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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