The cheapest and fastest buses from Venice to Bologna
Cheapest price
€7
Average price
€11
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 35 m
Buses per day
41
Distance
131 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Venice to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice to Bologna will cost around €11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.
Of the 41 buses that leave Venice for Bologna on Fri, Jan 02, 37 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jan 02 the direct buses cover the 131 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Fri, Jan 02 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.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 131 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€8 Average price Cheapest | €14 Average price |
2h 36m Average total duration 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Venice to Bologna bus times
The table below shows live departures for Venice to Bologna buses for today, Thursday, January 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 10:50 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 2h25 | 1:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 2h05 | 1:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 2h40 | 3:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:20 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 2h20 | 3:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2705 | 2:25 PM Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 2h30 | 4:55 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2705 | 2:45 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 2h10 | 4:55 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:40 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 2h50 | 6:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:05 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 2h25 | 6:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:50 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 2h55 | 10:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:10 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 2h35 | 10:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
075 | 8:30 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) | 1h50 | 10:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 2h15 | 1:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:50 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1h55 | 1:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, January 2 | |||||
FlixBus | 5:10 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 2h05 | 7:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2729 | 5:30 AM Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 2h30 | 8:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1h45 | 7:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:40 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 2h15 | 7:55 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2729 | 5:50 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 2h10 | 8:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2808 · 3803 | 6:25 AM Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 8h30 | 2:55 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
2808 · 3803 | 6:45 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 8h10 | 2:55 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
2723 | 7:45 AM Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 2h30 | 10:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2723 | 8:05 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 2h10 | 10:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 2h20 | 10:35 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 2h00 | 10:35 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Venice to Bologna
Buses from Venice to Bologna run on average 69 times per day, taking around 2h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €4 if you book in advance.
There are 68 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 131 km distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 131 km |
Average bus duration 2h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Buses per day 69 |
Direct buses 68 |
Fastest bus 1h 50m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, GoOpti, BlaBlaCar from Venice to BolognaYou can travel by bus between Venice to Bologna with Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, GoOpti, BlaBlaCar for as low as €4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Venice to Bologna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice to Bologna 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Venice, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio autobus), which is located around 8.2 miles (13.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre), located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Venice to Bologna
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 5, 15
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station)
- Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km)
- Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 21, 25, 30 Train: Bologna Centrale
- 05:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 54, 81, 91
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