The cheapest and fastest trains from Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale
Cheapest price on Oct 07
€15
Average ticket price on Oct 07
€27
Fastest journey on Oct 07
1 h 33 m
Average journey duration on Oct 07
1 h 33 m
Trains on Oct 07
46
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 €27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
On Wed, Oct 07, we found 46 trains from Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale, including 43 direct services.
On Wed, Oct 07 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 Wed, Oct 07 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 39771:40 PM2h05Venice Santa Lucia3:45 PMBologna Centrale€151One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 39855:40 PM2h10Venice Santa Lucia7:50 PMBologna Centrale€151One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 39876:40 PM2h05Venice Santa Lucia8:45 PMBologna Centrale€151One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 39939:40 PM2h00Venice Santa Lucia11:40 PMBologna Centrale€151One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 39678:40 AM2h10Venice Santa Lucia10:50 AMBologna Centrale€151One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 94252:26 PM1h33Venice Santa Lucia3:59 PMBologna Centrale€391One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 94356:26 PM1h33Venice Santa Lucia7:59 PMBologna Centrale€391One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 94015:26 AM1h33Venice Santa Lucia6:59 AMBologna Centrale€391One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 94211:26 PM1h33Venice Santa Lucia2:59 PMBologna Centrale€391One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 94036:26 AM1h33Venice Santa Lucia7:59 AMBologna Centrale€391One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale
Trains from Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale run on average 41 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €11 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
There are 38 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:52, the last at 20:05. The fastest train covers the 129 km distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 129 km |
Average train duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Trains per day 41 |
Direct trains 38 |
Fastest train 1h 25m |
First train 4:52 AM |
Last train 8:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 63 days |
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, Tuesday, October 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9401 | 5:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 6:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3961 | 5:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 7:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9403 | 6:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 7:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3963 | 6:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h15 | 8:55 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8801 | 6:52 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h50 | 8:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8903 | 7:05 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 8:39 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9405 | 7:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 8:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3965 | 7:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 9:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8905 | 8:05 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 9:39 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16770+ FRECCIAROSSA 9466 | 8:13 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h36 | 9:49 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3967 | 8:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h10 | 10:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3428+ Intercity 584 | 9:10 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h02 | 11:12 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9411 | 9:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 10:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 3997 | 9:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 11:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9413 | 10:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 11:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3971 | 10:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 12:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8911 | 11:05 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 12:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9415 | 11:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 12:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3973 | 11:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 1:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8929 | 12:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 1:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419 | 12:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 1:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3975 | 12:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 2:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8913 | 1:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 2:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9421 | 1:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 2:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3977 | 1:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 3:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8915 | 2:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 3:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9425 | 2:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 3:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3979 | 2:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h12 | 4:52 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8815 | 2:52 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h45 | 4:37 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8919 | 3:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 4:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16800+ Intercity 594 | 3:13 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h08 | 5:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9427 | 3:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 4:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3981 | 3:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 5:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8923 | 4:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 5:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9431 | 4:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 5:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3983 | 4:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 6:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8925 | 5:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 6:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9433 | 5:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 6:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3985 | 5:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h10 | 7:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8927 | 6:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 7:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9435 | 6:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 7:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3987 | 6:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 8:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9437 | 7:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 8:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3989 | 7:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 9:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 35678 | 9:31 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h43 | 11:14 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3993 | 9:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h00 | 11:40 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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
Most Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale trains use the Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centrale station pair. Use this guide to compare Venice Santa Lucia and Bologna Centrale train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Venezia Santa Lucia from Venice city centre
Venezia Santa Lucia train station facilities and services
Venezia Santa Lucia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: GROM Ice Cream, Venchi Cioccolato, Bistrot, Tentazione Café, L’Artenl Gelato
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi available throughout station. ATMs are located inside the main retail area.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located in the main passenger area.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Platform 1.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Wheelchair access, step-free access to platforms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Venice Times Hotel, Hotel Antiche Figure, Hotel Abbazia.
Getting to Bologna Centrale from Bologna city centre
Bologna Centrale is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Centrale train station facilities and services
Bologna Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, A Cafè, VyTA Boulangerie, Venchi, Scambio, Juice Bar, KFC, Dispensa Emilia, Lavazza, Mokà, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bologna Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bologna Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Centrale: 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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Excelsior, Millenn Hotel Bologna, UNA Hotels.
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