The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna Centrale to Venice
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
2 h 2 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna Centrale to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna Centrale to Venice will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 5 trains that leave Bologna Centrale for Venice on Wed, Jan 21, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jan 21 the direct trains cover the 129 km distance in an average of 2 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
On Wed, Jan 21 the slowest trains will take 2 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.










Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Bologna Centrale to Venice
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna Centrale to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Live departures
Bologna Centrale to Venice train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna Centrale to Venice trains for today, Tuesday, January 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9423 | 4:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 5:23 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9423 | 4:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h33 | 5:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3986 | 4:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h10 | 6:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3986 | 4:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h57 | 6:07 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
8918 | 4:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 5:42 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9426 | 5:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 6:23 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9426 | 5:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h33 | 6:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3988 | 5:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h57 | 7:07 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3988 | 5:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h10 | 7:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
8928 | 5:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 6:42 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
8928 | 5:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h34 | 6:55 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9480 | 5:41 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h15 | 6:56 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 6:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h33 | 7:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 6:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 7:23 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3990 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h57 | 8:07 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3990 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h10 | 8:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
8920 | 6:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h19 | 7:40 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 592 | 7:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h36 | 8:36 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9430 | 7:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 8:23 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
8922 | 7:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 8:42 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
8922 | 7:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h34 | 8:55 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3992 | 8:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h57 | 10:07 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3992 | 8:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h10 | 10:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9432 | 8:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 9:42 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9432 | 8:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h34 | 9:55 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9434 | 9:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 10:23 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9434 | 9:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h33 | 10:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, January 21 | |||||
![]() | 8:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h10 | 10:20 AM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h10 | 1:20 PM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h10 | 4:20 PM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h57 | 5:07 PM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Regionale as well as Frecciarossa, Italo and Intercity offer trains services from Bologna Centrale to Venice. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Bologna Centrale to Venice.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna Centrale to Venice
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Bologna Centrale to Venice start from as low as $15 (€12) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $19 (€15) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 56 daily trains from Bologna Centrale to Venice with 56 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 1h 21m but the average duration is 1h 40m
Train Operators
- Travel from Bologna Centrale to Venice with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, and Intercity Notte
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is Regionale.
- High-speed trains are available.
Stations & Schedule
- First train typically departs at 02:25 AM and the last at 08:01 PM
Distance 80 miles (129 km) |
Average train duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Trains per day 56 |
Direct trains 56 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 02:25 |
Last train 20:01 |
Train companies: Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento from Bologna Centrale to Venice trainsRegionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento trains will get you between Bologna Centrale and Venice from $5 (€4). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bologna Centrale to Venice
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna Centrale to Venice by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Venice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bologna Centrale to Venice
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free WiFi available throughout station.
- Luggage lockers are located on Platform 1.
- GROM Ice Cream
- Venchi Cioccolato
- Bistrot
- Tentazione Café
- L’Artenl Gelato
- Wheelchair access, step-free access to platforms.
- Venice Times Hotel
- Hotel Antiche Figure
- Hotel Abbazia
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Located in the main passenger area.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 3, N
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, RER, EC, EN, RJ, VSOE
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor.
- McDonald’s
- Chock Full O'Nuts
- Puro Gusto
- Juice Bar
- Rossosapore
- Full accessibility facilities, including toilets, ramps, wheelchairs, elevators and a mobility assistance center.
- Best Western Hotel Tritone
- The Plaza Hotel
- Hotel Villa Constanza
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30
- Located in the main concourse.
- Bus lines: 2, 3, 10, 15, 18, 25a, 31, 31H, 32, 32H, 33H, 34H, 43, 53, 86, N1, 8AE
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, EC, RJ, IC, EN, ICN, R, Italo
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