The cheapest and fastest buses from Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale
Cheapest price
€9
Average price
€175
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 36 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale will cost around €175 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.
Of the 10 buses that leave Venice Santa Lucia for Bologna Centrale on Mon, Feb 09, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Feb 09 the direct buses cover the 129 km distance in an average of 1 h 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Mon, Feb 09 the slowest buses will take 2 h 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.










Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and ferry for Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €8, and a bus costs an average of €5.
Distance: 129 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Ferry |
|---|---|---|
€120 Average price | €15 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest |
2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 20m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale bus times
The table below shows live departures for Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale buses for today, Sunday, February 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 7:15 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 3h00 | 10:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 2h40 | 10:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
075 | 8:15 PM Treviso, Piazzale Duca D'Aosta | 2h05 | 10:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
065 | 8:30 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) | 1h50 | 10:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2791 | 9:20 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 3h25 | 12:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:59 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h46 | 1:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 PM Venice, Piazzale Roma (city center, vaporetto) | 2h00 | 1:00 AM Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, February 9 | |||||
![]() | 12:00 AM Venice, Piazzale Roma (city center, vaporetto) | 2h00 | 2:00 AM Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 AM Venice, Piazzale Roma (city center, vaporetto) | 2h00 | 3:00 AM Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 AM Venice, Piazzale Roma (city center, vaporetto) | 2h00 | 4:00 AM Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 AM Venice, Piazzale Roma (city center, vaporetto) | 2h00 | 5:00 AM Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 AM Venice, Piazzale Roma (city center, vaporetto) | 2h00 | 11:30 AM Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale
Buses from Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale run on average 23 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 22 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:00, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 129 km distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 129 km |
Average bus duration 2h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 23 |
Direct buses 22 |
Fastest bus 1h 50m |
First bus 02:00 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: Itabus, Marino Autolinee, GoOpti, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna CentraleYou can travel by bus between Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale with Itabus, Marino Autolinee, GoOpti, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as €5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Marino Autolinee
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FAQs: Bus from Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale 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 Bologna Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Marino Autolinee
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- GoOpti
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- 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.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- GoOpti
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations less than 24 hours before departure are non-refundable.
- Marino Autolinee
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20 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.
- GoOpti
- One carry-on bag up to 8kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Marino Autolinee
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- GoOpti
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Marino Autolinee
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- GoOpti
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- additional fee may apply.
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