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Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
1h 19m
Average duration
1h 40m
Trains per day
69
Distance
129 km
Venice to Bologna Centrale train with Regionale
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and ferry for Venice to Bologna Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice 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 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$18 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 21m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Bologna Centrale:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Venice to Bologna Centrale costing on average $10 (€9).
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Bologna Centrale costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to Bologna Centrale take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 53m.
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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 to Bologna Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Venice to Bologna Centrale trains for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8907 | 9:20 AM Venice Mestre | 1h19 | 10:39 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9411 | 9:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 10:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9411 | 9:38 AM Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 10:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 3997 | 9:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 11:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 3997 | 9:53 AM Venice Mestre | 1h52 | 11:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8902 | 10:17 AM Venice Mestre | 1h22 | 11:39 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9413 | 10:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 11:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9413 | 10:38 AM Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 11:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3971 | 10:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 12:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3971 | 10:53 AM Venice Mestre | 1h52 | 12:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 584 | 11:04 AM Venice Mestre | 2h16 | 1:20 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8911 | 11:05 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 12:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8911 | 11:17 AM Venice Mestre | 1h22 | 12:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9415 | 11:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 12:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9415 | 11:38 AM Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 12:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3973 | 11:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 1:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3973 | 11:53 AM Venice Mestre | 1h52 | 1:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8929 | 12:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 1:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8929 | 12:17 PM Venice Mestre | 1h22 | 1:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419 | 12:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 1:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419 | 12:38 PM Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 1:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3975 | 12:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 2:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3975 | 12:53 PM Venice Mestre | 1h52 | 2:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8913 | 1:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 2:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8913 | 1:17 PM Venice Mestre | 1h22 | 2:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9421 | 1:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 2:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9421 | 1:38 PM Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 2:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3977 | 1:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 3:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3977 | 1:53 PM Venice Mestre | 1h52 | 3:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8915 | 2:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 3:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8915 | 2:17 PM Venice Mestre | 1h22 | 3:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9425 | 2:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 3:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9425 | 2:38 PM Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 3:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3979 | 2:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h12 | 4:52 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8815 | 2:52 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h45 | 4:37 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3979 | 2:53 PM Venice Mestre | 1h59 | 4:52 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8815 | 3:04 PM Venice Mestre | 1h33 | 4:37 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8919 | 3:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 4:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8919 | 3:17 PM Venice Mestre | 1h22 | 4:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9427 | 3:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 4:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 594 | 3:34 PM Venice Mestre | 1h47 | 5:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9427 | 3:38 PM Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 4:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3981 | 3:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 5:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3981 | 3:53 PM Venice Mestre | 1h52 | 5:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8923 | 4:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 5:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8923 | 4:17 PM Venice Mestre | 1h22 | 5:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9431 | 4:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 5:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9431 | 4:38 PM Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 5:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3983 | 4:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 6:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3983 | 4:53 PM Venice Mestre | 1h52 | 6:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8925 | 5:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 6:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8925 | 5:17 PM Venice Mestre | 1h22 | 6:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9433 | 5:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 6:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9433 | 5:38 PM Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 6:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3985 | 5:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h10 | 7:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3985 | 5:53 PM Venice Mestre | 1h57 | 7:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8927 | 6:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 7:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8927 | 6:17 PM Venice Mestre | 1h22 | 7:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9435 | 6:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 7:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9435 | 6:38 PM Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 7:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3987 | 6:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 8:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3987 | 6:53 PM Venice Mestre | 1h52 | 8:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9437 | 7:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 8:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9437 | 7:38 PM Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 8:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3989 | 7:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 9:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3989 | 7:53 PM Venice Mestre | 1h52 | 9:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3993 | 9:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h00 | 11:40 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3993 | 9:53 PM Venice Mestre | 1h47 | 11:40 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 770 | 10:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h53 | 11:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, July 15 | |||||
FRECCIAROSSA 9401 | 5:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 6:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9401 | 5:38 AM Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 6:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3961 | 5:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 7:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3961 | 5:53 AM Venice Mestre | 1h52 | 7:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9403 | 6:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 7:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9403 | 6:38 AM Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 7:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3963 | 6:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h15 | 8:55 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8801 | 6:52 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h50 | 8:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3963 | 6:53 AM Venice Mestre | 2h02 | 8:55 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8801 | 7:04 AM Venice Mestre | 1h38 | 8:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8903 | 7:05 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 8:39 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8903 | 7:17 AM Venice Mestre | 1h22 | 8:39 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9405 | 7:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 8:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9405 | 7:38 AM Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 8:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3965 | 7:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 9:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3965 | 7:53 AM Venice Mestre | 1h52 | 9:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17083 · Regionale TTPER 17953 | 8:04 AM Venice Mestre | 3h33 | 11:37 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8905 | 8:05 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 9:39 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8905 | 8:17 AM Venice Mestre | 1h22 | 9:39 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9466 | 8:34 AM Venice Mestre | 1h15 | 9:49 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3967 | 8:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h10 | 10:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9409 | 8:40 AM Venice Mestre | 1h19 | 9:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3967 | 8:53 AM Venice Mestre | 1h57 | 10:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Venice to Bologna Centrale
Trains from Venice to Bologna Centrale run on average 68 times per day, taking around 1h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€12) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 68 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:05, 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 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€12) |
Trains per day 68 |
Direct trains 68 |
Fastest train 1h 22m |
First train 5:05 AM |
Last train 8:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte, Intercity from Venice to Bologna Centrale trainsRegionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte, Intercity trains will get you between Venice 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 to Bologna Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice 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 to Bologna Centrale
Most Venice to Bologna Centrale trains use the Venezia Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale station pair. Use this guide to compare Venice 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 Venezia Mestre from Venice city centre
Venezia Mestre is 8 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia Mestre train station facilities and services
Venezia Mestre has practical services for this route, including 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: McDonald’s, Chock Full O'Nuts, Puro Gusto, Juice Bar, Rossosapore
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are located by Forexchange on the ground floor.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Venezia Mestre: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Venezia Mestre: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Mestre: Full accessibility facilities, including toilets, ramps, wheelchairs, elevators and a mobility assistance center.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Best Western Hotel Tritone, The Plaza Hotel, Hotel Villa Constanza.
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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