The cheapest and fastest buses from Bologna Centrale to Venice
Cheapest price
€8
Average price
€69
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 25 m
Buses per day
46
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bologna Centrale to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna Centrale to Venice will cost around €69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €8.
Of the 46 buses that leave Bologna Centrale for Venice on Sat, Mar 21, 46 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Mar 21 the direct buses cover the 129 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Sat, Mar 21 the slowest buses will take 1 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train, bus, and ferry for Bologna Centrale to Venice
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna Centrale to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 129 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Ferry |
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€7 Average price Cheapest | €15 Average price | €8 Average price |
2h 32m Average total duration 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bologna Centrale to Venice bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna Centrale to Venice buses for today, Friday, March 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h50 | 2:35 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h10 | 2:55 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
2790 | 1:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h30 | 4:15 PM Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2790 | 1:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h55 | 4:40 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h30 | 4:15 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h10 | 3:55 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2790 | 1:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h10 | 3:55 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2704 | 4:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h25 | 6:45 PM Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2704 | 4:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h09 | 6:29 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2726 | 6:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h09 | 8:29 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2726 | 6:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h25 | 8:45 PM Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h00 | 8:40 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h25 | 9:05 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h05 | 9:40 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h45 | 9:20 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2728 | 9:10 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h25 | 11:35 PM Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2728 | 9:10 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h09 | 11:19 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h10 | 11:25 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 PM Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre | 2h15 | 1:15 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, March 21 | |||||
![]() | 12:00 AM Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre | 2h15 | 2:15 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 AM Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre | 2h15 | 3:15 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 AM Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre | 2h15 | 4:15 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 AM Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre | 2h15 | 5:15 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 transfersDirect | |
064 | 3:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h50 | 5:00 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h00 | 5:15 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h20 | 5:35 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2792 | 3:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h34 | 6:14 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2792 | 3:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 3h15 | 6:55 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 transfersDirect | |
2792 | 3:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h50 | 6:30 AM Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 3h00 | 7:10 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h40 | 6:50 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h30 | 8:10 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h50 | 8:30 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h15 | 9:45 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h35 | 10:05 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h15 | 12:15 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h40 | 12:40 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h45 | 2:30 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h20 | 2:05 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bologna Centrale to Venice
Buses from Bologna Centrale to Venice run on average 44 times per day, taking around 2h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 43 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:40, the last at 21:15. The fastest bus covers the 129 km distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 129 km |
Average bus duration 2h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 44 |
Direct buses 43 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 03:40 |
Last bus 21:15 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, GoOpti from Bologna Centrale to VeniceYou can travel by bus between Bologna Centrale to Venice with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, GoOpti for as low as €5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bologna Centrale to Venice
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna Centrale to Venice by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Venice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Marino Autolinee
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- Marino Autolinee
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Marino Autolinee
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Marino Autolinee
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- Marino Autolinee
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bologna Centrale to Venice
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 5, 15
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