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Compare train and bus for Bologna to Venice
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 81 miles (131 km)
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€16 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get from Bologna to Venice by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Bologna to Venice is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FRECCIAROSSA 9480Other options
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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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FAQs: Travel from Bologna to Venice
Travel to Venice easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bologna to Venice.
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.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Bologna to Venice:
- 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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