How to travel from Bologna to Venice

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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 $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 45m. 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 $6, and a train costs an average of $16.

Distance: 81 miles (131 km)

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from Bologna to Venice

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

Our recommendation

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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.

FlixBusFlixBus
08:30AM2h35
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
11:05AMVenezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
$101One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Itabus2726
07:20PM2h09
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
09:29PMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
$61One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9480
06:41PM1h15
Bologna Centrale
07:56PMVenice Mestre
$491One-way
0 transfers

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RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3970
09:10AM1h57
Bologna Centrale
11:07AMVenice Mestre
$181One-way
0 transfers
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3972
10:10AM1h57
Bologna Centrale
12:07PMVenice Mestre
$181One-way
0 transfers
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3970
09:10AM2h10
Bologna Centrale
11:20AMVenice Santa Lucia
$181One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:30AM2h15
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
10:45AMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
$101One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:00AM2h15
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
01:15PMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
$101One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:00AM2h40
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
01:40PMVenezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
$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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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.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Bologna and Venice including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Venice is a bus with an average price of $6 (€5).

This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Venice:

A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Venice costing on average $16 (€13).

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Venice is by train with an average journey time of 1h 33m.

Other travel options to Venice take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 0m.

The distance from Bologna to Venice is approximately 81 miles (131 km).
The average frequency per day from Bologna to Venice is:
  • Around 69 trains per day.
  • Around 69 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Venice as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bologna to Venice:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Venice Santa Lucia.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bologna to Venice, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Venice by train.
  • Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, GoOpti, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Venice by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bologna to Venice with the following travel companies:
  • 67 direct trains per day with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte.
  • 67 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, GoOpti, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee.
Omio customers who travel from Bologna to Venice often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Rome, Milan, Paris, Verona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Venice and these popular destinations at a great price.
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