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Museo del Vetro
Murano's flagship museum explains the island's glassmaking history through ancient artifacts, masterworks, and demonstrations in Palazzo Giustinian.
Trains from Bologna to Murano run on average 86 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 (€14) but you can travel from only $8 (€6) by bus.
There are 40 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:21, the last at 22:05. The fastest train covers the 83 miles (134 km) distance in 1h 18m.
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Trains from Bologna to Murano with Regionale, Frecciarossa, and Italo. Night trains available on this route with Intercity Notte. High-speed trains available on this route with Frecciarossa and Italo. Regional trains available on this route with Regionale. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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Murano's flagship museum explains the island's glassmaking history through ancient artifacts, masterworks, and demonstrations in Palazzo Giustinian.
A respected contemporary glass gallery showing rotating exhibitions and artist residencies inside a restored former furnace near Murano Faro.
This private gallery presents high-end Murano glass art and collectible design pieces by renowned contemporary makers.
Murano's main canal is the island's essential walking route, lined with bridges, workshops, and classic waterside views.
This central canal-side square by the museum is a lively orientation point with open views, ferries, and historic facades.
The walk around Murano Faro offers breezy lagoon panoramas, boat traffic, and some of the island's best sunset viewpoints.
Risotto with lagoon goby fish, a classic Venetian island dish prized for its delicate flavor and strong link to the fishing traditions of the lagoon.
Creamed salt cod whipped with olive oil until silky, usually served on grilled polenta. A beloved Venetian staple found across Murano.
Sweet-and-sour sardines with onions, vinegar, pine nuts, and raisins. This old lagoon recipe reflects Venice's maritime trade and preservation methods.
Refined fine dining at Venissa on Mazzorbo near Murano, known for creative lagoon cuisine, local produce, and an elegant garden setting.
Well-known Murano restaurant serving Venetian seafood, risotto, and pasta in a polished but relaxed canal-side setting popular with visitors.
Established Murano dining room with classic lagoon fish dishes and a traditional atmosphere, convenient for a leisurely island meal.
Murano is pricier than many small Italian towns due to tourism. Dining and hotels cost more, while vaporetto transit from Venice adds to daily spending.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants; small change for cafes and taxis is enough.
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Most Bologna to Murano trains use the Bologna Centrale to station pair. Use this guide to compare Bologna and Murano train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bologna Centrale is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, A Cafè, VyTA Boulangerie, Venchi, Scambio, Juice Bar, KFC, Dispensa Emilia, Lavazza, Mokà, & more
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
Luggage storage is luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Available at Bologna Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Centrale: 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.
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Excelsior, Millenn Hotel Bologna, UNA Hotels.
Bologna Corticella is 6 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Corticella has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Bologna Corticella.
ATMs are available at Bologna Corticella.
Available at Bologna Corticella: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Bologna Corticella: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Corticella.