How to travel from Bologna to Venice

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Travel Information to Venice from Bologna

Distance81 miles (130 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$2 - $14
Cheapest modeBus • $2 (€2) • 1 h 45 min
Fastest modeTrain • $14 (€13) • 1 h 33 min
Popular 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.

Our recommendation

train

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

RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3970
09:10AM2h10
Bologna Centrale
11:20AMVenice Santa Lucia
141One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Itabus2726
07:20PM2h09
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
09:29PMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
91One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9480
06:41PM1h15
Bologna Centrale
07:56PMVenice Mestre
451One-way
0 transfers

Other options

RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3972
10:10AM2h10
Bologna Centrale
12:20PMVenice Santa Lucia
141One-way
0 transfers
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3966
08:10AM2h10
Bologna Centrale
10:20AMVenice Santa Lucia
141One-way
0 transfers
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3994
11:10AM2h10
Bologna Centrale
01:20PMVenice Santa Lucia
141One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:00AM2h15
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
01:15PMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
111One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:00AM2h40
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
01:40PMVenezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
111One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:45AM2h15
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
11:00AMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
151One-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

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.

Many of our customers who book a trip from Bologna to Venice often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Rome, Florence, Milan, Paris or Verona. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Bologna and Venice itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Venice and any of these top destinations today!
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