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Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
The city’s premier fine art gallery, especially strong in Emilian painting from the Middle Ages to the Baroque. A must for visitors interested in Italian religious and Renaissance art.
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$44
Fastest journey
1 h 53 m
Average duration
1 h 53 m
Trains per day
31
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Airport will cost around $44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
It's difficult to get from Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Airport without transferring at least once.
Regionale Veloce 3965+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX057
Regionale Veloce 3967+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX073
Regionale Veloce 3979+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX163
Regionale Veloce 3975+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX131
Regionale Veloce 3977+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX147
FRECCIAROSSA 9433+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX195
FRECCIAROSSA 9411+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX075
FRECCIAROSSA 9427+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX165
FRECCIAROSSA 9415+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX105
FRECCIAROSSA 9401+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX015Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $10, and a bus costs an average of $6.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$33 Average price | $97 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 24m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 20m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Airport:
A ferry is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Airport costing on average $33 (€27).
A ferry is $86 (€70) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Airport costing on average $97 (€79).
Other travel options to Bologna Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 54m.
Bus takes on average 2h 2m.
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Direct services run with Italo.
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 Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Airport trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9401+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX015 | 5:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h53 | 7:19 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9403+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX031 | 6:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h57 | 8:23 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3963+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX045 | 6:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h39 | 9:19 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8801+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX041 | 6:52 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h11 | 9:03 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9405+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX045 | 7:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h53 | 9:19 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3965+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX057 | 7:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h27 | 10:07 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3967+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX073 | 8:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h31 | 11:11 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9411+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX075 | 9:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h53 | 11:19 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3997+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX087 | 9:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h27 | 12:07 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3997+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX087 | 9:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h27 | 12:07 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9413+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX091 | 10:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h57 | 12:23 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3971+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX101 | 10:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h23 | 1:03 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9415+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX105 | 11:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h53 | 1:19 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3973+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX117 | 11:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h27 | 2:07 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX121 | 12:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h57 | 2:23 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3975+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX131 | 12:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h23 | 3:03 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9421+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX135 | 1:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h53 | 3:19 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3977+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX147 | 1:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h27 | 4:07 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9425+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX151 | 2:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h57 | 4:23 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3979+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX163 | 2:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h31 | 5:11 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8815+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX159 | 2:52 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h03 | 4:55 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9427+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX165 | 3:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h53 | 5:19 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3981+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX177 | 3:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h27 | 6:07 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9431+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX181 | 4:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h57 | 6:23 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3983+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX191 | 4:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h23 | 7:03 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9433+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX195 | 5:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h53 | 7:19 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3985+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX209 | 5:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h35 | 8:15 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9435+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX211 | 6:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h57 | 8:23 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3987+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX221 | 6:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h23 | 9:03 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9437+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX225 | 7:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h53 | 9:19 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3989+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX237 | 7:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h27 | 10:07 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Airport run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:40, the last at 15:40. The fastest train covers the 80 miles (129 km) distance in 1h 34m.
Distance 80 miles (129 km) |
Average train duration 1h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 34m |
First train 3:40 AM |
Last train 3:40 PM |
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The city’s premier fine art gallery, especially strong in Emilian painting from the Middle Ages to the Baroque. A must for visitors interested in Italian religious and Renaissance art.
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Bologna’s main modern and contemporary art museum, housed in a former bakery. Known for strong permanent collections and temporary exhibitions, it is one of the city’s most important cultural stops.
Bologna’s main square and the social heart of the historic center, surrounded by major civic and religious buildings. Essential for first-time visitors and a natural starting point for exploration.
The famous portico route leading from the city toward the Sanctuary of San Luca. One of Bologna’s most characteristic walking experiences and especially popular for scenic uphill strolls.
Historic square adjoining Piazza Maggiore, dominated by the famous Neptune Fountain and major civic buildings. It is one of the city’s most recognizable public spaces.
Fresh egg tagliatelle served with Bologna’s classic slow-cooked meat ragù. It is one of the city’s signature dishes and a must-try local staple.
Small ring-shaped pasta traditionally filled with pork, mortadella, and Parmigiano Reggiano, served in rich capon or beef broth. A deeply traditional Bolognese comfort dish.
Bologna’s famous green lasagna made with spinach pasta sheets, ragù, béchamel, and cheese. It is a festive dish strongly linked to local home cooking.
Respected modern trattoria focusing on high-quality regional ingredients and refined Bolognese classics in a relaxed, intimate environment.
Established pasta spot known for fresh handmade stuffed pasta and approachable prices. Ideal for sampling classic Bologna flavors in a casual setting.
Well-known traditional trattoria celebrated for handmade pasta and warm old-school Bologna atmosphere. A classic choice for authentic local cooking.
Airport prices are above city averages, but Bologna overall is moderate by Italian standards.
Service is often included or modest. Round up small bills, leave 5-10% for great restaurant service, and round up for taxis.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Airport 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 Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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