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Compare bus and train for Bologna to Mestre
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Mestre among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $28, while a bus costs an average of $220.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $220 Average price | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Mestre:
A train is $192 (€161) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Mestre costing on average $220 (€184).
Other travel options to Mestre take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 46m.
Tickets start at around $28 (€24) compared to roughly $45 (€38) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $18 (€15). The journey takes 1h 50m versus 1h 48m 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.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Bologna to Mestre
How to get from Bologna to Mestre by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Mestre is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Regionale TTPER 17482 · Regionale Veloce 3970 · Regionale 162208:59 AM3h32Bologna Corticella12:31 PMVenezia Mestre Ospedale$171One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- Regionale TTPER 17482 · Regionale Veloce 3970 · Regionale 162208:59 AM3h32Bologna Corticella12:31 PMVenezia Mestre Ospedale$171One-way2 transfers
Fastest
Intercity 588+Regionale 168062:51 PM1h40Bologna Centrale4:31 PMVenezia Mestre Ospedale$271One-way1 transfer
Other options
- Regionale TTPER 17948 · Regionale 17080 · Regionale 1679410:35 AM3h56Bologna Corticella2:31 PMVenezia Mestre Ospedale$171One-way2 transfers
- Regionale TTPER 17960 · Regionale 17088 · Regionale 168223:35 PM3h58Bologna Corticella7:33 PMVenezia Mestre Ospedale$171One-way2 transfers
- Regionale Veloce 3980 · Regionale 168062:23 PM2h08Bologna Centrale4:31 PMVenezia Mestre Ospedale$181One-way1 transfer
0644:10 AM1h50Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)6:00 AMMestre$281One-way0 transfers- 8:05 PM1h55Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt10:00 PMVenezia, Piazzale Pietro Favretti (Venezia Mestre)$731One-way0 transfers
- 8:00 PM2h10Bolonʹya, Rizzoli(Болонья, Rizzoli)10:10 PMVenezia, Piazzale Pietro Favretti (Venezia Mestre)$731One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Mestre:
A train is $192 (€161) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Mestre costing on average $220 (€184).
Other travel options to Mestre take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 46m.
- Around 29 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Mestre as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Venezia Mestre Ospedale.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Venezia, Piazzale Pietro Favretti (Venezia Mestre).
- Ferries mostly depart from San Marco and arrive in Santa Lucia (Piazzale Roma).
- Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, GoOpti to go to Mestre by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Italo, Intercity Notte to go to Mestre by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, GoOpti.
- 2 direct trains per day with Italo.
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