The cheapest and fastest buses from Bologna Centrale to Venice
Cheapest price
€5
Average price
€7
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 23 m
Buses per day
5
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 €7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
Of the 5 buses that leave Bologna Centrale for Venice on Tue, May 05, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 05 the direct buses cover the 129 km distance in an average of 2 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .
On Tue, May 05 the slowest buses will take 2 h 50 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.
3:40 AM2h50Bologna Centrale6:30 AMVenice€51One-way0 transfers
1:45 PM2h30Bologna Centrale4:15 PMVenice€61One-way0 transfers
6:20 PM2h25Bologna Centrale8:45 PMVenice€71One-way0 transfers
6:40 PM2h00Bologna Centrale8:40 PMVenice€91One-way0 transfers
9:15 PM2h10Bologna Centrale11:25 PMVenice€101One-way0 transfers
6:40 PM2h00Bologna Centrale8:40 PMVenice€91One-way0 transfers
9:15 PM2h10Bologna Centrale11:25 PMVenice€101One-way0 transfers
6:20 PM2h25Bologna Centrale8:45 PMVenice€71One-way0 transfers
1:45 PM2h30Bologna Centrale4:15 PMVenice€61One-way0 transfers
3:40 AM2h50Bologna Centrale6:30 AMVenice€51One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
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, Monday, May 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 10:25 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h15 | 12:40 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, May 5 | |||||
![]() | 3:40 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h50 | 6:30 AM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h30 | 4:15 PM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:20 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h25 | 8:45 PM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:40 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h00 | 8:40 PM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Bologna Centrale to Venice by train, bus, or ferry
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Why should you book Bologna Centrale to Venice buses with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of Itabus, Marino Autolinee or GoOpti to find the best option for your trip from Bologna Centrale to Venice.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare FlixBus with all available travel options, which are train, bus and ferry to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Bologna Centrale to Venice.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Trainline or Checkmybus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Itabus, Marino Autolinee or GoOpti to find the best option for your trip from Bologna Centrale to Venice.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and ferry to find the ideal travel option from Bologna Centrale to Venice.
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 3:40 AM |
Last bus 9:15 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
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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Itabus
Marino Autolinee
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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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