The cheapest and fastest buses from Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale
Cheapest price on Oct 07
€125
Average ticket price on Oct 07
€187
Fastest journey on Oct 07
1 h 50 m
Average journey duration on Oct 07
1 h 50 m
Buses on Oct 07
16
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 €187 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €125.
On Wed, Oct 07, we found 16 buses from Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale, including 16 direct services.
On Wed, Oct 07 the direct buses cover the 129 km distance in an average of 1 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
On Wed, Oct 07 the slowest buses will take 1 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.
1:00 PM2h15Venezia, Piazzale Roma3:15 PMBologna, Piaza XX Settembre€1251One-way0 transfers
2:00 PM2h15Venezia, Piazzale Roma4:15 PMBologna, Piaza XX Settembre€1251One-way0 transfers
1:00 PM2h15Venice, Piazzale Roma (city center, vaporetto)3:15 PMBologna, Piaza XX Settembre€1251One-way0 transfers
12:45 PM2h15Venezia, Piazzale Roma3:00 PMBologna, Piaza XX Settembre€1251One-way0 transfers
12:45 PM2h15Venice, Piazzale Roma (city center, vaporetto)3:00 PMBologna, Piaza XX Settembre€1251One-way0 transfers
7:00 PM1h50Venezia, Piazzale Roma8:50 PMBologna, Piaza XX Settembre€1991One-way0 transfers
8:00 PM1h50Venezia, Piazzale Roma9:50 PMBologna, Piaza XX Settembre€1991One-way0 transfers
7:00 PM1h50Venice, Piazzale Roma (city center, vaporetto)8:50 PMBologna, Piaza XX Settembre€1991One-way0 transfers
6:35 PM1h50Venice, Piazzale Roma (city center, vaporetto)8:25 PMBologna, Piaza XX Settembre€1991One-way0 transfers
6:35 PM1h50Venezia, Piazzale Roma8:25 PMBologna, Piaza XX Settembre€1991One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale
Buses from Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale run on average 24 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 23 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 129 km distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 129 km |
Average bus duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 24 |
Direct buses 23 |
Fastest bus 1h 45m |
First bus 12:00 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
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, Tuesday, October 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:45 AM Venice, Piazzale Roma (city center, vaporetto) | 2h00 | 1:45 PM Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:45 AM Venezia, Piazzale Roma | 2h00 | 1:45 PM Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Venice, Piazzale Roma (city center, vaporetto) | 2h00 | 2:00 PM Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Venezia, Piazzale Roma | 2h00 | 2:00 PM Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:15 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h05 | 2:20 PM Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Venice, Piazzale Roma (city center, vaporetto) | 1h55 | 2:55 PM Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Venezia, Piazzale Roma | 1h55 | 2:55 PM Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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.

- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Marino Autolinee
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- 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.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- 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).
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Marino Autolinee
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- 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.
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