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M9 - Museo del '900
Contemporary museum focused on 20th-century Italian history, with immersive multimedia exhibitions in central Mestre.
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
1 h 56 m
Trains per day
35
Distance
132 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
It's difficult to get from Bologna to Mestre without transferring at least once.
Regionale TTPER 17960 · Regionale 17088 · Regionale 16822
Regionale Veloce 3974 · Regionale 16800
Regionale Veloce 3972 · Regionale 16220
Regionale Veloce 3988 · Regionale 16826
Regionale Veloce 3998 · Regionale 16764
Intercity 588+
Regionale 16806
FRECCIAROSSA 9428+
Regionale 16826
FRECCIAROSSA 9400+
Regionale 16466
FRECCIAROSSA 9423+
Regionale 16878
FRECCIAROSSA 9426+
Regionale 16824Omio 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 $14.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus 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 $3 (€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.
The journey is about 11m faster (1h 37m by train vs 1h 48m by car) and roughly $27 (€22) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($18 (€15) vs $45 (€37)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Italo.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Mestre trains for today, Sunday, July 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3998 · Regionale 16766 | 5:20 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h13 | 7:33 AM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3962 · Regionale 16828 | 7:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h25 | 9:35 AM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9400+ Regionale 16828 | 8:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h34 | 9:35 AM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9404+ Regionale 16748 | 9:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h32 | 11:33 AM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3970 · Regionale 16748 | 9:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h23 | 11:33 AM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9406+ Regionale Veloce 3650 · Regionale 16777 | 10:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h24 | 12:25 PM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9490+ Regionale 16790 | 11:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h32 | 1:33 PM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3994 · Regionale 16790 | 11:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h23 | 1:33 PM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9416+ Regionale 16800 | 1:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h30 | 3:31 PM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3978 · Regionale 16800 | 1:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h21 | 3:31 PM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17956 · Regionale Veloce 3980 · Regionale 16812 | 1:36 PM Bologna Corticella | 3h57 | 5:33 PM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8418+ Regionale Veloce 3662 · Regionale 16801 | 2:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h26 | 4:27 PM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9420+ Regionale 16812 | 3:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h32 | 5:33 PM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3982 · Regionale 16812 | 3:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h23 | 5:33 PM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3982 · Regionale 16878 | 3:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h51 | 7:01 PM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9422+ Regionale 16868 | 4:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h00 | 6:01 PM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3984 · Regionale Veloce 3892 · Regionale 16258 | 4:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h47 | 6:57 PM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3984 · Regionale 16822 | 4:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h23 | 7:33 PM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3984 · Regionale 16878 | 4:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h51 | 7:01 PM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9423+ Regionale 16878 | 5:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h00 | 7:01 PM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3986 · Regionale 16822 | 5:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h23 | 7:33 PM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9426+ Regionale 16850 · Regionale 16825 | 6:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h26 | 8:27 PM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3988 · Regionale 16830 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h23 | 9:33 PM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3988 · Regionale Veloce 3896 · Regionale 16831 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h15 | 9:25 PM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9480+ Regionale Veloce 3896 · Regionale 16831 | 6:41 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h44 | 9:25 PM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9428+ Regionale 16830 | 7:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h32 | 9:33 PM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3990 · Regionale 16830 | 7:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h23 | 9:33 PM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3992 · Regionale 16816 | 9:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h23 | 12:33 AM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9434+ Regionale 16816 | 10:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h32 | 12:33 AM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, July 13 | |||||
InterCityNotte 774+ Regionale 16758 | 4:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h08 | 6:33 AM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Bologna to Mestre run on average 30 times per day, taking around 1h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€12) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:58, the last at 22:17. The fastest train covers the 82 miles (132 km) distance in 1h 21m.
Distance 82 miles (132 km) |
Average train duration 1h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€12) |
Trains per day 30 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 12:58 AM |
Last train 10:17 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 56 days |
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Contemporary museum focused on 20th-century Italian history, with immersive multimedia exhibitions in central Mestre.
Major cultural center hosting rotating art exhibitions, photography shows, and events; a key venue for Mestre's contemporary scene.
Historic fort complex that regularly hosts contemporary art installations, design events, and cultural exhibitions in a distinctive setting.
Mestre's main square and social heart, lined with shops and historic buildings; the city's essential starting point.
Popular open area around the fort with canals, paths, and event spaces; increasingly popular for photos and relaxed walks.
Vast waterfront park between Mestre and Venice, famous for lagoon views, cycling paths, and sunset photography.
A classic Venetian spread of whipped salt cod, olive oil, and garlic, usually served on bread or polenta. It is one of the lagoon area’s most iconic traditional dishes.
Sweet-and-sour sardines marinated with onions, vinegar, raisins, and pine nuts. A historic Venetian dish created for preserving fish and still widely loved in the area.
Creamy risotto colored and flavored with cuttlefish ink. A signature dish of the Venetian lagoon, prized for its rich sea taste and dramatic appearance.
A popular contemporary restaurant in Mestre known for creative cooking, refined presentation, and a more modern dining experience.
A well-known traditional restaurant in Mestre, appreciated for Venetian and Veneto dishes, seasonal ingredients, and a warm local atmosphere.
A busy, established casual venue known for Neapolitan pizza, Southern Italian dishes, and a lively atmosphere near central Mestre.
Generally cheaper than central Venice. Hotels and cafes are moderate, while tourist-area dining costs more.
Service is usually included or modest. Rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 at cafes is enough; about 5-10% at restaurants for good service is appreciated, not required.
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