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Gallerie dell'Accademia
Venice’s premier art museum, known for its exceptional collection of Venetian painting from the 14th to 18th centuries, including works by Bellini, Giorgione, Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Venice 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 52m. 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 $16.
Distance: 81 miles (131 km)
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$10 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price |
3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Venice:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Venice costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 53m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $131 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $131 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $131 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $131 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Venice buses for tomorrow, Monday, July 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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2772 | 2:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h35 | 5:20 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2772 | 2:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 3h00 | 5:45 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 transfersDirect | |
064 | 4:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h50 | 6:00 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h00 | 6:15 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h20 | 6:35 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2702 | 4:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h55 | 7:35 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 transfersDirect | |
2702 | 4:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h10 | 6:50 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2702 | 4:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h30 | 7:10 AM Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h40 | 7:50 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 3h00 | 8:10 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h50 | 9:30 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h30 | 9:10 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h15 | 10:45 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h35 | 11:05 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h15 | 1:15 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h40 | 1:40 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h45 | 3:30 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h20 | 3:05 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h10 | 3:55 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h50 | 3:35 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h30 | 5:15 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h10 | 4:55 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2790 | 2:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h55 | 5:40 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 transfersDirect | |
2790 | 2:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h10 | 4:55 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2790 | 2:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h30 | 5:15 PM Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:50 PM Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna | 2h30 | 6:20 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:05 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h15 | 9:20 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:05 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h35 | 9:40 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
2726 | 7:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h09 | 9:29 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2726 | 7:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h25 | 9:45 PM Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h00 | 9:40 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h25 | 10:05 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h05 | 10:40 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h45 | 10:20 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:25 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h15 | 12:40 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Bologna to Venice run on average 70 times per day, taking around 2h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 69 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 81 miles (131 km) distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 81 miles (131 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 70 |
Direct buses 69 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 56 days |
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Venice’s premier art museum, known for its exceptional collection of Venetian painting from the 14th to 18th centuries, including works by Bellini, Giorgione, Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese.
A leading modern art museum in the Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, featuring major 20th-century works by Picasso, Pollock, Dalí, Kandinsky, and others in an iconic Grand Canal setting.
Part of Venice’s civic museum network, this Gothic palace museum offers grand state rooms, political history, and access to the famous Bridge of Sighs and former prison spaces.
Venice’s principal square is the city’s ceremonial heart, surrounded by famous landmarks and a must-see starting point despite heavy crowds.
The city’s main waterway is lined with historic palaces and offers Venice’s most classic moving panorama, whether viewed from bridges, vaporetti, or waterfront walks.
A large, lived-in district with canals, local shops, and a more relaxed feel than San Marco, popular with travelers seeking authentic everyday Venice.
A classic Venetian dish of sweet-and-sour sardines with onions, vinegar, pine nuts, and raisins. It reflects the city’s trading history and lagoon seafood traditions.
Salt cod whipped with olive oil into a creamy spread, usually served on bread or polenta. It is one of Venice’s most iconic cicchetti.
Venetian risotto colored and flavored with cuttlefish ink. It is a signature lagoon dish with deep seafood flavor.
A tiny, highly regarded seafood osteria with a refined approach to Venetian ingredients. Intimate, established, and popular for quality fish dishes.
A celebrated Burano trattoria famous for fresh seafood risotto and island hospitality. A well-known choice for authentic Venetian lagoon cuisine.
An elegant fine-dining restaurant on Piazza San Marco offering polished Venetian cuisine in a historic setting. Ideal for a high-end meal.
Venice is pricier than most Italian cities, especially near major sights. Hotels and tourist-area dining cost more; cicchetti bars and vaporetto passes help save.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good table service is appreciated. No tip needed for a quick coffee at the bar.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Venice 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 Venice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bologna to Venice buses use the Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) to Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) station pair, with some services arriving at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia. Use this guide to compare Bologna and Venice bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station), Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km), Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
Available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre): Elevators, ramps.
Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna is 5 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the arrivals area.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna.
Available at Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna: Elevators, ramps.
Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia is 7 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the departures area.
Ticket office support is available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia.
Available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia: Elevators, ramps.
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