The cheapest and fastest trains from Venice Mestre to Bologna Centrale
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$33
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 Venice Mestre to Bologna Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice Mestre to Bologna Centrale will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 49 trains that leave Venice Mestre for Bologna Centrale on Wed, Mar 18, 49 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Mar 18 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 Wed, Mar 18 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 3963
Regionale Veloce 3993
Regionale Veloce 3997
Regionale Veloce 3979
Regionale Veloce 3973
FRECCIAROSSA 9466
8907
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9409
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9415
FRECCIAROSSA 9403Travel Information
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice Mestre to Bologna Centrale 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 30m. 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)
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2h 13m Average total duration 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Venice Mestre to Bologna Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Venice Mestre to Bologna Centrale trains for today, Tuesday, March 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8911 | 10:17 AM Venice Mestre | 1h22 | 11:39 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9415 | 10:38 AM Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 11:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3973 | 10:53 AM Venice Mestre | 1h52 | 12:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8929 | 11:17 AM Venice Mestre | 1h22 | 12:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8419 | 11:38 AM Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 12:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3975 | 11:53 AM Venice Mestre | 1h52 | 1:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 584 | 12:05 PM Venice Mestre | 1h46 | 1:51 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8913 | 12:17 PM Venice Mestre | 1h22 | 1:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9421 | 12:38 PM Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 1:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3977 | 12:53 PM Venice Mestre | 1h52 | 2:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8915 | 1:17 PM Venice Mestre | 1h22 | 2:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9425 | 1:38 PM Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 2:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3979 | 1:53 PM Venice Mestre | 1h59 | 3:52 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8815 | 2:04 PM Venice Mestre | 1h33 | 3:37 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8919 | 2:17 PM Venice Mestre | 1h22 | 3:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 594 | 2:34 PM Venice Mestre | 1h47 | 4:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9427 | 2:38 PM Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 3:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3981 | 2:53 PM Venice Mestre | 1h52 | 4:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8923 | 3:17 PM Venice Mestre | 1h22 | 4:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9431 | 3:38 PM Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 4:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3983 | 3:53 PM Venice Mestre | 1h52 | 5:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8925 | 4:17 PM Venice Mestre | 1h22 | 5:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9433 | 4:38 PM Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 5:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3985 | 4:53 PM Venice Mestre | 1h57 | 6:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8927 | 5:17 PM Venice Mestre | 1h22 | 6:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9435 | 5:38 PM Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 6:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3987 | 5:53 PM Venice Mestre | 1h52 | 7:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9437 | 6:38 PM Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 7:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3989 | 6:53 PM Venice Mestre | 1h52 | 8:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3993 | 8:53 PM Venice Mestre | 1h47 | 10:40 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 770 | 9:17 PM Venice Mestre | 1h41 | 10:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, March 18 | |||||
FRECCIAROSSA 9401 | 4:38 AM Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 5:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3961 | 4:53 AM Venice Mestre | 1h52 | 6:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9403 | 5:38 AM Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 6:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3963 | 5:53 AM Venice Mestre | 2h02 | 7:55 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8801 | 6:05 AM Venice Mestre | 1h37 | 7:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8903 | 6:17 AM Venice Mestre | 1h22 | 7:39 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9405 | 6:38 AM Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 7:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3965 | 6:53 AM Venice Mestre | 1h52 | 8:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8905 | 7:17 AM Venice Mestre | 1h22 | 8:39 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9466 | 7:34 AM Venice Mestre | 1h15 | 8:49 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9409 | 7:40 AM Venice Mestre | 1h19 | 8:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3967 | 7:53 AM Venice Mestre | 1h57 | 9:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8907 | 8:20 AM Venice Mestre | 1h19 | 9:39 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9411 | 8:38 AM Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 9:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3997 | 8:53 AM Venice Mestre | 1h52 | 10:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8902 | 9:17 AM Venice Mestre | 1h22 | 10:39 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9413 | 9:38 AM Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 10:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3971 | 9:53 AM Venice Mestre | 1h52 | 11:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Venice Mestre to Bologna Centrale
Trains from Venice Mestre to Bologna Centrale run on average 39 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 38 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 10:17, the last at 20:53. The fastest train covers the 80 miles (129 km) distance in 1h 22m.
Distance 80 miles (129 km) |
Average train duration 1h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Trains per day 39 |
Direct trains 38 |
Fastest train 1h 22m |
First train 10:17 |
Last train 20:53 |
Train companies: Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte from Venice Mestre to Bologna Centrale trainsRegionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte trains will get you between Venice Mestre and Bologna Centrale from $6 (€5). 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 Venice Mestre to Bologna Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice Mestre to Bologna Centrale 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 Bologna Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Venice Mestre to Bologna Centrale
- 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
- 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
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