How to travel from Bologna to Venice

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Travel Information to Venice from Bologna

distanceDistance81 miles (130 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$2 - $14
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $2 (€2) • 1 h 45 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $14 (€13) • 1 h 33 min
carriersPopular travel companiesItabus 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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from Bologna to Venice

How to get from Bologna to Venice by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Bologna to Venice is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Itabus2082
08:25AM2h45
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
11:10AMVenice, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio autobus)
$101One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Itabus2712
03:15AM2h50
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
06:05AMVenezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover)
$91One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9480
06:41PM1h15
Bologna Centrale
07:56PMVenice Mestre
$481One-way
0 transfers
Other options
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3970
09:10AM2h10
Bologna Centrale
11:20AMVenice Santa Lucia
$181One-way
0 transfers
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3972
10:10AM2h10
Bologna Centrale
12:20PMVenice Santa Lucia
$181One-way
0 transfers
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3966
08:10AM2h10
Bologna Centrale
10:20AMVenice Santa Lucia
$181One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:45AM2h15
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
11:00AMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
$121One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:45AM2h35
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
11:20AMVenezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
$121One-way
0 transfers
Itabus2082
08:25AM2h06
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
10:31AMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
$101One-way
0 transfers

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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.

How to get from Bologna to Venice

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Bologna to Venice, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Bologna to Venice and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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All travel companies: Train and Bus from Bologna to Venice

Intercity, Frecciarossa and Italo will get you from Bologna to Venice at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

Trenitalia Intercity is a high-speed train service operated by the Italian national railway company, Trenitalia. It operates throughout the country, with services running from early morning to late evening. The Intercity trains come in two types: the Intercity Plus, which is the fastest and most comfortable, and the Intercity, which is slightly slower but still offers a comfortable journey. The most popular routes for Trenitalia Intercity are from Rome to Milan, Naples to Florence, and Turin to Venice.

    BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French carpooling company, BlaBlaCar, is a travel company operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the travel include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.

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