Trains from Venice to Bologna
The cheapest trains
from Venice
to Bologna
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice to Bologna will cost around $ 31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $ 15.
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Venice to Bologna
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The fastest trains
from Venice
to Bologna
Fastest Journey
1 h 15 m
Average
1 h 38 m
Trains per day
49
Distance
131 km
Of the 49 train that leave Venice for Bologna every day 49 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct train cover the 131 km distance in an average of 1 h 38 m but if you time it right, some train will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
The slowest train will take 2 h 6 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.
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Journey Summary
Venice to Bologna Train Information
| Avg. Train Duration: | 2 hours 48 minutes | |
| Train Ticket Price: | $14 | |
| Trains depart from: | Venice | |
| Trains arrive in: | Bologna | |
| Distance: | 131 km | |
| Train Companies: | Intercity, Italo, Intercity Notte, Regionale Veloce, Frecciabianca |
Trains from Venice to Bologna
Trains in Italy are an effective way of traveling between cities, with a number of companies offering both domestic and international train routes. Trains from Venice to Bologna are operated by Trenitalia and Italo. Over 40 trains travel from Venice to Bologna per day, with the first train departing Venice at 5:37 a.m. and the last train leaving at 12:08 a.m. High-speed Trenitalia Frecciargento and Italo trains take as little as 1:13 h to arrive in Bologna. Regular regional trains can take up to 3½ hours to arrive in Bologna. All trains depart from either Venice's Santa Lucia or Mestre train station and arrive at Bologna Centrale train station. The vast majority of trains traveling from Venice to Bologna are direct; however, occasional trains require a transfer in Verona.
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Venice to Bologna Train Cost
Average prices for trains from Venice to Bologna when you book in advance
Booking Period |
Average Price |
|---|---|
Same Day |
€25 |
1 Day in Advance |
€24 |
1 Week in Advance |
€16 |
2 Weeks in Advance |
€16 |
1 Month in Advance |
€16 |
3 Months in Advance |
€15 |
Venice to Bologna Trains: General Information
Travelers can offset some of cost of Venice to Bologna train tickets by planning ahead and booking tickets as far in advance as possible.
All Venice to Bologna trains are run by either Trenitalia or Italo.- Most trains are direct, while occasional trains require a transfer usually in Verona. All trains depart from either Venice's Santa Lucia or Mestre train stations and arrive at Bologna Centrale train station.
- The Venice to Bologna train journey takes as little as 1 hour and 13 minutes to arrive in Bologna.
- Most travelers book their Venice to Bologna train tickets 1 day in advance of the travel date.
Based on Omio's travel data, as the table above clearly illustrates, ticket prices on Venice to Bologna trains decrease the further they are booked in advance:
- It is 4% cheaper on average to book a Venice to Bologna train ticket 1 day in advanced as opposed to the day you intend to travel.
- Venice to Bologna train costs are 36% cheaper on average when booked 1 week in advance as opposed to purchasing a train ticket the day of.
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