The cheapest and fastest trains from Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale
Cheapest price
€16
Average price
€33
Fastest journey
1 h 33 m
Average duration
1 h 33 m
Trains per day
47
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 €33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €16.
Of the 47 trains that leave Venice Santa Lucia for Bologna Centrale on Fri, Nov 21, 43 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 21 the direct trains cover the 129 km distance in an average of 1 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 33 m .
On Fri, Nov 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 33 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 3965
Regionale Veloce 3983
Regionale Veloce 3997
Regionale Veloce 3985
Regionale Veloce 3981
FRECCIAROSSA 9405
FRECCIAROSSA 9403
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9433
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9431
FRECCIAROSSA 9401Travel Information
Compare train and bus 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 train with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €14, and a bus costs an average of €4.
Distance: 129 km
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2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale trains for today, Thursday, November 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9401 | 4:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 5:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3961 | 4:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 6:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9403 | 5:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 6:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3963 | 5:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h15 | 7:55 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8801 | 5:52 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h50 | 7:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8903 | 6:05 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 7:39 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9405 | On time 6:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 7:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3965 | 6:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 8:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8905 | 7:05 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 8:39 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16770+ FRECCIAROSSA 9466 | 7:13 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h36 | 8:49 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9716 · FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9409 | 7:18 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h41 | 8:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3967 | 7:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h10 | 9:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9411 | 8:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 9:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3997 | 8:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 10:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9413 | 9:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 10:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3971 | 9:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 11:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8911 | 10:05 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 11:39 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3488+ Intercity 584 | On time 10:10 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h58 | 12:08 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9415 | 10:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 11:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3973 | 10:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 12:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8929 | 11:05 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 12:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419 | 11:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 12:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3975 | 11:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 1:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8913 | 12:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 1:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9421 | 12:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 1:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3977 | 12:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 2:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8915 | 1:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 2:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9425 | 1:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 2:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3979 | 1:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h12 | 3:52 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8815 | 1:52 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h45 | 3:37 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8919 | 2:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 3:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16800+ Intercity 594 | 2:13 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h08 | 4:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9427 | On time 2:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 3:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3981 | 2:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 4:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8923 | 3:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 4:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9431 | 3:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 4:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3983 | 3:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 5:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8925 | 4:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 5:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9433 | 4:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 5:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3985 | 4:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h10 | 6:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8927 | 5:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 6:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9435 | 5:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 6:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3987 | 5:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 7:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9437 | On time 6:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 7:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3989 | On time 6:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 8:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 3993 | 8:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h00 | 10:40 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 770 | 9:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h52 | 10:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale
Trains from Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale run on average 38 times per day, taking around 1h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €14 but you can travel from only €4 by bus.
There are 34 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:40, the last at 20:05. The fastest train covers the 129 km distance in 1h 33m.
Distance 129 km |
Average train duration 1h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price €14 |
Trains per day 38 |
Direct trains 34 |
Fastest train 1h 33m |
First train 07:40 |
Last train 20:05 |
Train companies: Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciargento, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn from Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale trainsRegionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciargento, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn trains will get you between Venice Santa Lucia and Bologna Centrale from €4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Regionale
Frecciarossa
Italo
Intercity Notte
Intercity
Frecciargento
Trenitalia
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FAQs: Trains from Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bologna Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale
- 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: 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
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