Travel Information to Venice from Bologna
| 81 miles (130 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $2 - $14 | |
| Bus • $2 (€2) • 1 h 45 min | |
| Train • $14 (€13) • 1 h 33 min | |
| Itabus or Regionale |
Travel 81 miles (130 km) by train or bus between Bologna and Venice. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Itabus or Regionale among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Bologna to Venice.
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The best way to travel from Bologna to Venice is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale Veloce 3970Cheapest
2726Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 9480Other options
Regionale Veloce 3972
Regionale Veloce 3966
Regionale Veloce 3994
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Travel from Bologna to Venice: Journey Details
Anyone who wants to travel in Italy from Bologna to Venice can choose between regular bus and train connections. Flying isn't really a practical option, given that the two cities are only around 200 kilometers apart, and the train can take as little as 1 hour 25 minutes in any case. Both buses and trains take a couple of hours, arriving in central locations that allow visitors rapid access to Venice's architectural and artistic treasures.
Return trips from Venice to Bologna are also available.
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You can get to Venice from Bologna 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Venice from Bologna is by taking a bus, which costs on average $2 (€2).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Bologna to Venice:
Taking a bus costs $13 (€11) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $14 (€13).
The fastest way to get to Venice from Bologna is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 33 min.
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Bus takes 1 h 45 min on average.
The Bologna to Venice distance is around 81 miles (130 km).
The average frequency per day from Bologna to Venice is:
- 12 buses a day.
- 25 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Bologna to Venice as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bologna to Venice:
- Buses from Bologna to Venice most often leave from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Venice, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio autobus).
- Trains mostly leave from Bologna Centrale and tend to arrive in Venice Santa Lucia.
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- You can take a bus from Bologna to Venice with Itabus, FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. Cheap tickets can be found for $2 (€2) with Itabus from Bologna to Venice.
- You can take a train from Bologna to Venice with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity or Intercity Notte. Cheap tickets can be found for $14 (€13) with Regionale from Bologna to Venice.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bologna to Venice with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with Itabus or FlixBus with 12 direct buses per day.
- Direct train available with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity or Intercity Notte 22 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Venice as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Bologna and Venice.
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