- Must visit
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
The city’s premier fine art gallery, especially strong in Emilian painting from the Middle Ages to the Baroque. A must for visitors interested in Italian religious and Renaissance art.
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$61
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 48 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
136 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Bologna Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Bologna Airport will cost around $61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 3 buses that leave Venice Marco Polo Airport for Bologna Airport on Mon, Jun 15, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 15 the direct buses cover the 136 km distance in an average of 2 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
On Mon, Jun 15 the slowest buses will take 3 h 10 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.






Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Bologna Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $10, and a bus costs an average of $9.
Distance: 84 miles (136 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$111 Average price | $46 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 47m Average total duration 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Bologna Airport:
A ferry is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Bologna Airport costing on average $46 (€37).
A ferry is $101 (€82) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Bologna Airport costing on average $111 (€90).
Other travel options to Bologna Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 49m.
Bus takes on average 2h 17m.
You'll arrive about -1h -33m sooner (2h 17m by bus vs 1h 44m by car) and save roughly $-63.42 (€-51.47) compared to fuel and tolls ($111 (€90) vs $48 (€39)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by GoOpti, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $351 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $272 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $156 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $174 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $198 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $179 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 2h46 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
The table below shows live departures for Venice Marco Polo Airport to Bologna Airport buses for today, Sunday, June 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 11:20 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 3h00 | 2:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2797 | 11:55 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 3h00 | 2:55 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 3h10 | 4:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:25 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 3h20 | 11:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
075 | 9:15 PM Treviso, Piazzale Duca D'Aosta | 2h05 | 11:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2771 | 9:15 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h55 | 12:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
065 | 9:30 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) | 1h50 | 11:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2701 | 10:50 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h55 | 1:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h46 | 2:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Bologna Airport run on average 21 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 17 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:00, the last at 21:00. The fastest bus covers the 84 miles (136 km) distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 84 miles (136 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 1h 50m |
First bus 3:00 AM |
Last bus 9:00 PM |
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The famous portico route leading from the city toward the Sanctuary of San Luca. One of Bologna’s most characteristic walking experiences and especially popular for scenic uphill strolls.
Historic square adjoining Piazza Maggiore, dominated by the famous Neptune Fountain and major civic buildings. It is one of the city’s most recognizable public spaces.
Fresh egg tagliatelle served with Bologna’s classic slow-cooked meat ragù. It is one of the city’s signature dishes and a must-try local staple.
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Airport prices are above city averages, but Bologna overall is moderate by Italian standards.
Service is often included or modest. Round up small bills, leave 5-10% for great restaurant service, and round up for taxis.
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