The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Venice
Cheapest price
€15
Average price
€32
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 20 m
Trains per day
76
Distance
131 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna 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 to Venice will cost around €32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
Of the 76 trains that leave Bologna for Venice on Sat, May 16, 76 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 16 the direct trains cover the 131 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Sat, May 16 the slowest trains will take 1 h 21 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.
Regionale Veloce 397412:10 PM2h10Bologna Centrale2:20 PMVenice Santa Lucia€151One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 39627:10 AM2h10Bologna Centrale9:20 AMVenice Santa Lucia€151One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 39781:10 PM2h10Bologna Centrale3:20 PMVenice Santa Lucia€151One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 39606:10 AM2h10Bologna Centrale8:20 AMVenice Santa Lucia€151One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 397210:10 AM2h10Bologna Centrale12:20 PMVenice Santa Lucia€151One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 94806:41 PM1h15Bologna Centrale7:56 PMVenice Mestre€391One-way0 transfers
89101:21 PM1h21Bologna Centrale2:42 PMVenice Mestre€351One-way0 transfers
89163:21 PM1h21Bologna Centrale4:42 PMVenice Mestre€351One-way0 transfers
89142:21 PM1h21Bologna Centrale3:42 PMVenice Mestre€351One-way0 transfers
89228:21 PM1h21Bologna Centrale9:42 PMVenice Mestre€351One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bologna to Venice
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna 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 train which can get you there in 1h 52m. 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 €5, and a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 131 km
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€17 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest |
2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bologna to Venice train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Venice trains for today, Friday, May 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3978 | 1:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h10 | 3:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3978 | 1:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h57 | 3:07 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
8910 | 1:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h34 | 2:55 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
8910 | 1:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 2:42 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8418 | 2:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 3:23 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8418 | 2:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h33 | 3:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8816 | 2:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h50 | 4:08 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8816 | 2:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h38 | 3:56 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
8914 | 2:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 3:42 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
8914 | 2:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h34 | 3:55 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3980 | 2:23 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h44 | 4:07 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3980 | 2:23 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h57 | 4:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 588 | 2:51 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h25 | 4:16 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9420 | 3:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 4:23 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9420 | 3:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h33 | 4:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3982 | 3:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h10 | 5:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3982 | 3:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h57 | 5:07 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
8916 | 3:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 4:42 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
8916 | 3:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h34 | 4:55 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17960 · Regionale 17088 | 3:35 PM Bologna Corticella | 3h21 | 6:56 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9422 | 4:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 5:23 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9422 | 4:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h33 | 5:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3984 | 4:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h57 | 6:07 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3984 | 4:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h10 | 6:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9423 | 5:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h33 | 6:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9423 | 5:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 6:23 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3986 | 5:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h10 | 7:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3986 | 5:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h57 | 7:07 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
8918 | 5:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 6:42 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17964 · Regionale 17090 | 5:34 PM Bologna Corticella | 3h22 | 8:56 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9426 | 6:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 7:23 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9426 | 6:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h33 | 7:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3988 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h57 | 8:07 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3988 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h10 | 8:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
8928 | 6:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h34 | 7:55 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
8928 | 6:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 7:42 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9480 | 6:41 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h15 | 7:56 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 7:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 8:23 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 7:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h33 | 8:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3990 | 7:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h57 | 9:07 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3990 | 7:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h10 | 9:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
8920 | 7:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h19 | 8:40 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 592 | 8:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h36 | 9:36 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9430 | 8:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 9:23 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8828 | 8:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h51 | 10:09 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8828 | 8:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h38 | 9:56 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
8922 | 8:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 9:42 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
8922 | 8:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h34 | 9:55 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3992 | 9:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h57 | 11:07 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3992 | 9:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h10 | 11:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9432 | 9:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h34 | 10:55 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9432 | 9:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 10:42 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9434 | 10:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 11:23 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9434 | 10:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h33 | 11:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, May 16 | |||||
InterCityNotte 774 | 4:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h55 | 6:20 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3998 | 5:20 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h00 | 7:20 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3960 | 6:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h10 | 8:20 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3962 | 7:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h10 | 9:20 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9400 | 8:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h33 | 9:34 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9400 | 8:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 9:23 AM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3966 | 8:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h10 | 10:20 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
8900 | 8:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h34 | 9:55 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
8900 | 8:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 9:42 AM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9404 | 9:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h33 | 10:34 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9404 | 9:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 10:23 AM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3970 | 9:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h10 | 11:20 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
8924 | 9:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 10:42 AM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
8924 | 9:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h34 | 10:55 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9406 | 10:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h33 | 11:34 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9406 | 10:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 11:23 AM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3972 | 10:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h10 | 12:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
8904 | 10:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h34 | 11:55 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
8904 | 10:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 11:42 AM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9490 | 11:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 12:23 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9490 | 11:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h33 | 12:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3994 | 11:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h10 | 1:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
8906 | 11:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h34 | 12:55 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
8906 | 11:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 12:42 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9414 | 12:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 1:23 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9414 | 12:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h33 | 1:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3974 | 12:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h10 | 2:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
8908 | 12:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h34 | 1:55 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
8908 | 12:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 1:42 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Bologna to Venice
Trains from Bologna to Venice run on average 75 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €13 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
There are 73 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:17, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 131 km distance in 1h 33m.
Distance 131 km |
Average train duration 1h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Trains per day 75 |
Direct trains 73 |
Fastest train 1h 33m |
First train 12:17 AM |
Last train 11:51 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 91 days |
Train companies: Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte from Bologna to Venice trainsRegionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte trains will get you between Bologna and Venice from €5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bologna to Venice
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bologna to Venice
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free WiFi available throughout station.
- Luggage lockers are located on Platform 1.
- GROM Ice Cream
- Venchi Cioccolato
- Bistrot
- Tentazione Café
- L’Artenl Gelato
- Wheelchair access, step-free access to platforms.
- Venice Times Hotel
- Hotel Antiche Figure
- Hotel Abbazia
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Located in the main passenger area.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 3, N
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, RER, EC, EN, RJ, VSOE
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor.
- McDonald’s
- Chock Full O'Nuts
- Puro Gusto
- Juice Bar
- Rossosapore
- Full accessibility facilities, including toilets, ramps, wheelchairs, elevators and a mobility assistance center.
- Best Western Hotel Tritone
- The Plaza Hotel
- Hotel Villa Constanza
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30
- Located in the main concourse.
- Bus lines: 2, 3, 10, 15, 18, 25a, 31, 31H, 32, 32H, 33H, 34H, 43, 53, 86, N1, 8AE
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, EC, RJ, IC, EN, ICN, R, Italo
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