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.
How to get from Bologna to Venice by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Bologna to Venice is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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.
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.
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:
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:
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Yes, there are direct services available from Bologna to Venice with the following travel companies:
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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