The cheapest and fastest trains from Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale
Cheapest price on Aug 29
$25
Average ticket price on Aug 29
$45
Fastest journey on Aug 29
1 h 33 m
Average journey duration on Aug 29
1 h 33 m
Trains on Aug 29
29
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Venice Santa Lucia 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 Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
On Sat, Aug 29, we found 29 trains from Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale, including 26 direct services.
On Sat, Aug 29 the direct trains cover the 129 km distance in an average of 1 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 33 m .
On Sat, Aug 29 the slowest trains will take 1 h 33 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.
InterCityNotte 77010:05 PM1h53Venice Santa Lucia11:58 PMBologna Centrale$251One-way0 transfers
Regionale 16828+
Intercity 5849:13 AM1h59Venice Santa Lucia11:12 AMBologna Centrale$271One-way1 transfer
Regionale 16800+
Intercity 5943:13 PM2h08Venice Santa Lucia5:21 PMBologna Centrale$271One-way1 transfer
89193:05 PM1h34Venice Santa Lucia4:39 PMBologna Centrale$431One-way0 transfers
89037:05 AM1h34Venice Santa Lucia8:39 AMBologna Centrale$431One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 941511:26 AM1h33Venice Santa Lucia12:59 PMBologna Centrale$481One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 94273:26 PM1h33Venice Santa Lucia4:59 PMBologna Centrale$481One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 94252:26 PM1h33Venice Santa Lucia3:59 PMBologna Centrale$481One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 94211:26 PM1h33Venice Santa Lucia2:59 PMBologna Centrale$481One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 94015:26 AM1h33Venice Santa Lucia6:59 AMBologna Centrale$481One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and ferry for Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 1h 33m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $10, while a bus costs an average of $155.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$21 Average price | $155 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 19m Average total duration 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 32m 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 Centrale:
A ferry is $11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale costing on average $21.
A ferry is $145 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale costing on average $155.
Other travel options to Bologna Centrale take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 49m.
Bus takes on average 2h 20m.
Tickets start at around $21 compared to roughly $47 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $26. The journey takes 1h 49m versus 1h 32m 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 Notte, Intercity.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale trains for today, Friday, August 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8919 | 3:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 4:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9427 | 3:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 4:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8923 | 4:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 5:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9431 | 4:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 5:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8925 | 5:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 6:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9433 | 5:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 6:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 89877 | 6:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 7:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9437 | 7:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 8:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 770 | 10:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h53 | 11:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, August 29 | |||||
FRECCIAROSSA 9401 | 5:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 6:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9403 | 6:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 7:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8801 | 6:52 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h50 | 8:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8903 | 7:05 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 8:39 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9405 | 7:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 8:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8905 | 8:05 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 9:39 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3486+ FRECCIAROSSA 9466 | 8:10 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h39 | 9:49 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16828+ Intercity 584 | 9:13 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h59 | 11:12 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9411 | 9:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 10:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9413 | 10:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 11:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8911 | 11:05 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 12:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9415 | 11:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 12:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8929 | 12:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 1:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419 | 12:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 1:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8913 | 1:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 2:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9421 | 1:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 2:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8915 | 2:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 3:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9425 | 2:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 3:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8815 | 2:52 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h45 | 4:37 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale
Trains from Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale run on average 36 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 but you can travel from only $6 by bus.
There are 33 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:52, the last at 20:05. The fastest train covers the 80 miles (129 km) distance in 1h 33m.
Distance 80 miles (129 km) |
Average train duration 1h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 |
Trains per day 36 |
Direct trains 33 |
Fastest train 1h 33m |
First train 4:52 AM |
Last train 8:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 63 days |
Train companies: Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte, Intercity from Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale trainsRegionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte, Intercity trains will get you between Venice Santa Lucia and Bologna Centrale from $6. 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 Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice Santa Lucia 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 Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale
Most Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale trains use the Venezia Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale station pair. Use this guide to compare Venice Santa Lucia and Bologna Centrale train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Venezia Santa Lucia from Venice city centre
Venezia Santa Lucia train station facilities and services
Venezia Santa Lucia 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 and drink
Food options include: GROM Ice Cream, Venchi Cioccolato, Bistrot, Tentazione Café, L’Artenl Gelato
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi available throughout station. ATMs are located inside the main retail area.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located in the main passenger area.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Platform 1.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Wheelchair access, step-free access to platforms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Venice Times Hotel, Hotel Antiche Figure, Hotel Abbazia.
Getting to Bologna Centrale from Bologna city centre
Bologna Centrale is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Centrale train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Burger King, A Cafè, VyTA Boulangerie, Venchi, Scambio, Juice Bar, KFC, Dispensa Emilia, Lavazza, Mokà, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
Tickets and information
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 and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bologna Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bologna Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Excelsior, Millenn Hotel Bologna, UNA Hotels.
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