- Must visit
M9 - Museo del '900
Contemporary multimedia museum focused on 20th-century Italian history, located in central Mestre and widely regarded as the city's flagship cultural attraction.
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$34
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 19 m
Trains per day
49
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna Centrale to Venice Mestre 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 Mestre will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 49 trains that leave Bologna Centrale for Venice Mestre on Mon, Jun 01, 45 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct trains cover the 129 km distance in an average of 1 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest trains will take 1 h 21 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.
Regionale Veloce 3962
Regionale Veloce 3990
Regionale Veloce 3970
Regionale Veloce 3980
Regionale Veloce 3988
FRECCIAROSSA 9480
8920
FRECCIAROSSA 9432
8908
8916Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna Centrale to Venice 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 ferry which can get you there in 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$19 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 13m Average total duration 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 21m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna Centrale to Venice Mestre:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Bologna Centrale to Venice Mestre costing on average $11 (€9).
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna Centrale to Venice Mestre costing on average $19 (€16).
Other travel options to Venice Mestre take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 43m.
Bus takes on average 1h 57m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Bologna Centrale to Venice Mestre trains for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3998 | 5:20 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h47 | 7:07 AM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3962 | 7:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h57 | 9:07 AM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9400 | 8:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 9:23 AM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3966 | 8:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h57 | 10:07 AM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
8900 | 8:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 9:42 AM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9404 | 9:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 10:23 AM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3970 | 9:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h57 | 11:07 AM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
8924 | 9:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 10:42 AM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9406 | 10:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 11:23 AM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3972 | 10:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h57 | 12:07 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
8904 | 10:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 11:42 AM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9490 | 11:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 12:23 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3994 | 11:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h57 | 1:07 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
8906 | 11:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 12:42 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9414 | 12:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 1:23 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3974 | 12:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h57 | 2:07 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
8908 | 12:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 1:42 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9416 | 1:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 2:23 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3978 | 1:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h57 | 3:07 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
8910 | 1:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 2:42 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8418 | 2:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 3:23 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8816 | 2:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h38 | 3:56 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
8914 | 2:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 3:42 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3980 | 2:23 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h44 | 4:07 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 588 | 2:51 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h25 | 4:16 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9420 | 3:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 4:23 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3982 | 3:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h57 | 5:07 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
8916 | 3:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 4:42 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9422 | 4:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 5:23 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3984 | 4:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h57 | 6:07 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9423 | 5:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 6:23 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3986 | 5:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h57 | 7:07 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
8918 | 5:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 6:42 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9426 | 6:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 7:23 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3988 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h57 | 8:07 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
8928 | 6:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 7:42 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9480 | 6:41 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h15 | 7:56 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 7:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 8:23 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3990 | 7:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h57 | 9:07 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
8920 | 7:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h19 | 8:40 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 592 | 8:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h36 | 9:36 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9430 | 8:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 9:23 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8828 | 8:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h38 | 9:56 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
8922 | 8:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 9:42 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3992 | 9:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h57 | 11:07 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9432 | 9:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 10:42 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9434 | 10:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 11:23 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 1 | |||||
InterCityNotte 774 | 4:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h43 | 6:08 AM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Bologna Centrale to Venice Mestre run on average 37 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 37 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:25, the last at 20:10. The fastest train covers the 80 miles (129 km) distance in 1h 21m.
Distance 80 miles (129 km) |
Average train duration 1h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Trains per day 37 |
Direct trains 37 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 2:25 AM |
Last train 8:10 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Discover the best of Venezia Mestre — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Venezia Mestre trip today.
Contemporary multimedia museum focused on 20th-century Italian history, located in central Mestre and widely regarded as the city's flagship cultural attraction.
Major cultural center hosting rotating art exhibitions, photography shows, and events in the heart of Mestre. A solid local favorite for contemporary culture.
Historic Austrian fort reused as a cultural venue with exhibitions, creative spaces, and occasional art programming in a large green setting near Mestre.
Mestre's principal square and social heart, lined with shops and historic buildings. It is the area's most important pedestrian meeting point.
Large waterfront park between Mestre and Venice with expansive lagoon views, cycling paths, and one of the best skyline panoramas toward Venice.
Charming central pedestrian street connecting key parts of old Mestre, ideal for walking, shopping, and observing daily local life.
Creamed salt cod whipped with olive oil, traditionally served on bread or polenta. A classic Venetian staple found across the lagoon and mainland.
Sweet-and-sour sardines with onions, vinegar, raisins, and pine nuts. One of the most emblematic dishes of Venetian cuisine.
Venetian risotto colored and flavored with cuttlefish ink, with a deep seafood taste and striking black color.
Well-known Mestre restaurant with refined modern cooking, quality seafood and meat dishes, and a polished yet relaxed atmosphere.
Established casual osteria in Mestre appreciated for Venetian dishes, cicchetti, and a lively local atmosphere.
Classic, long-running Mestre restaurant known for traditional Venetian seafood, reliable service, and an old-school dining room.
Generally cheaper than Venice island. Hotels and casual dining are moderate, while tourist areas and transport links can raise daily costs.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not obligatory, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good restaurant service is appreciated. Round up for taxis.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna Centrale to Venice Mestre 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 Mestre, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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