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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Venice to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
1 h 15 m
Average
1 h 19 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
131 km
Of the 5 trains that leave Venice for Bologna every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 81 miles (130 km) | |
Average train duration | 1 h 39 min | |
Average train ticket price | $15 (€13) | |
Direct train | Yes | |
Train companies | Trenitalia, Regionale, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte, Italo, Regionale Veloce, Deutsche Bahn, Frecciarossa, Intercity or Frecciabianca |
Trains from Venice to Bologna cover the 81 miles (130 km) long trip taking on average 1 h 39 min with our travel partners like Trenitalia, Regionale, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte, Italo, Regionale Veloce, Deutsche Bahn, Frecciarossa, Intercity or Frecciabianca. There are direct train services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as $12 (€11), but the average price of train tickets is $15 (€13). Travelers depart most frequently from Venezia Mestre and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn and Intercity trains will get you from Venice to Bologna from $12 (€11). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train between Venice and Bologna. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.
Trenitalia is not only Italy's national railroad company but also the country's largest train operator with an impressive fleet of trains offering different levels of comfort, amenities and speed at which they travel. The company's flagship trains are the high-speed Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca. Trenitalia also operates intercity, regional and night trains. Bathrooms and WiFi access are standard on long-distance train routes. In most cases, the trains also provide barrier-free access.
Find the perfect train to cover the 81 miles (130 km) long trip from Venice to Bologna with Trenitalia. Trenitalia offers different fares like the Base, Economy, Super Economy and Ordinaria tickets. You can even use Trenitalia discount cards on Omio. Make sure to look out for the latest offers from Trenitalia on Omio to score special deals! Check out the current Trenitalia schedule and book a cheap train between Venice and Bologna in just a few steps. On Omio you can find all the information you need for the Venice to Bologna journey, such as departure and arrival times, train stations, number of stops, journey times and more.
Intercity is one of the best options when traveling by train from Venice to Bologna. Omio quickly shows you current Intercity train schedules for the Venice - Bologna journey and makes it easier than ever for you to buy train tickets online for the cheapest, fastest or earliest route available. The distance from Venice to Bologna is around 81 miles (130 km) and the cheapest Intercity one-way ticket you can book starts at $12 (€11). As you check the latest Venice to Bologna train schedule from Intercity for your ideal departure and arrival times, you can also review travel information, such as baggage allowance and amenities offered onboard, and compare the best route available to arrive to Bologna safely. If you search for Intercity tickets in the Omio app, you can also see if they are mobile tickets so that you can travel paperless. Let Omio quickly find you the perfect Intercity ticket to Bologna from Venice so you can spend more time enjoying the smooth and easy journey!
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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Average prices for trains from Venice to Bologna when you book in advance
Booking Period |
Average Price |
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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.
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:
The rule of buying in advance to save money is not only valid when booking a flight but also for train travel. Train tickets are generally on sale 6 months before the departure date. Some train booking tips from us:
When taking the train from Venice to Bologna, you can choose to depart from train stations like Venezia Mestre, Venezia Santa Lucia and Venice. Your trip can end in train stations such as Bologna Centrale, Bologna Borgo Panigale and Bologna Mazzini.
Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from Venezia Mestre and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
The most popular departure train station with passengers for this route, called Venezia Mestre, is located 5.6 miles (9.1 km) from the city center of Venice.
The most popular arrival train station, Bologna Centrale, is located 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city center of Bologna.
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