The cheapest and fastest trains from Venice to Bologna
Cheapest price
€15
Average price
€29
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 19 m
Trains per day
89
Distance
131 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 €29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
Of the 89 trains that leave Venice for Bologna on Tue, Aug 04, 89 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct trains cover the 131 km distance in an average of 1 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 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 397311:40 AM2h05Venice Santa Lucia1:45 PMBologna Centrale€151One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 39636:40 AM2h15Venice Santa Lucia8:55 AMBologna Centrale€151One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 39657:53 AM1h52Venice Mestre9:45 AMBologna Centrale€151One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 39939:40 PM2h00Venice Santa Lucia11:40 PMBologna Centrale€151One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 397311:53 AM1h52Venice Mestre1:45 PMBologna Centrale€151One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 94668:34 AM1h15Venice Mestre9:49 AMBologna Centrale€391One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 94098:40 AM1h19Venice Mestre9:59 AMBologna Centrale€391One-way0 transfers
89079:20 AM1h19Venice Mestre10:39 AMBologna Centrale€351One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 94356:38 PM1h21Venice Mestre7:59 PMBologna Centrale€391One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 94015:38 AM1h21Venice Mestre6:59 AMBologna Centrale€391One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Venice to Bologna
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 €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 54m. 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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2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m 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
Venice to Bologna train times
The table below shows live departures for Venice to Bologna trains for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3981 | 3:53 PM Venice Mestre | 1h52 | 5:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8923 | 4:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 5:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8923 | 4:17 PM Venice Mestre | 1h22 | 5:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9431 | 4:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 5:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9431 | 4:38 PM Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 5:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3983 | 4:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 6:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3983 | 4:53 PM Venice Mestre | 1h52 | 6:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8925 | 5:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 6:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8925 | 5:17 PM Venice Mestre | 1h22 | 6:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9433 | 5:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 6:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9433 | 5:38 PM Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 6:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3985 | 5:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h10 | 7:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3985 | 5:53 PM Venice Mestre | 1h57 | 7:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9435 | 6:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 7:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9435 | 6:38 PM Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 7:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3987 | 6:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 8:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3987 | 6:53 PM Venice Mestre | 1h52 | 8:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9437 | 7:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 8:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9437 | 7:38 PM Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 8:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3989 | 7:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 9:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3989 | 7:53 PM Venice Mestre | 1h52 | 9:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3993 | 9:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h00 | 11:40 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3993 | 9:53 PM Venice Mestre | 1h47 | 11:40 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 770 | 10:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h53 | 11:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FRECCIAROSSA 9401 | 5:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 6:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9401 | 5:38 AM Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 6:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3961 | 5:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 7:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3961 | 5:53 AM Venice Mestre | 1h52 | 7:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9403 | 6:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 7:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9403 | 6:38 AM Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 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 | |
Regionale Veloce 3963 | 6:53 AM Venice Mestre | 2h02 | 8:55 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8801 | 7:04 AM Venice Mestre | 1h38 | 8:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8903 | 7:05 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 8:39 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8903 | 7:17 AM Venice Mestre | 1h22 | 8:39 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9405 | 7:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 8:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9405 | 7:38 AM Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 8:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3965 | 7:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 9:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3965 | 7:53 AM Venice Mestre | 1h52 | 9:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8905 | 8:05 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 9:39 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8905 | 8:17 AM Venice Mestre | 1h22 | 9:39 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9466 | 8:34 AM Venice Mestre | 1h15 | 9:49 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3967 | 8:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h10 | 10:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9409 | 8:40 AM Venice Mestre | 1h19 | 9:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3967 | 8:53 AM Venice Mestre | 1h57 | 10:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8907 | 9:20 AM Venice Mestre | 1h19 | 10:39 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9411 | 9:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 10:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 584 | 9:34 AM Venice Mestre | 1h38 | 11:12 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9411 | 9:38 AM Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 10:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 3997 | 9:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 11:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 3997 | 9:53 AM Venice Mestre | 1h52 | 11:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8902 | 10:17 AM Venice Mestre | 1h22 | 11:39 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9413 | 10:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 11:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9413 | 10:38 AM Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 11:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3971 | 10:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 12:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3971 | 10:53 AM Venice Mestre | 1h52 | 12:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8911 | 11:05 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 12:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8911 | 11:17 AM Venice Mestre | 1h22 | 12:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9415 | 11:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 12:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9415 | 11:38 AM Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 12:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3973 | 11:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 1:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3973 | 11:53 AM Venice Mestre | 1h52 | 1:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8929 | 12:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 1:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8929 | 12:17 PM Venice Mestre | 1h22 | 1:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419 | 12:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 1:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419 | 12:38 PM Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 1:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3975 | 12:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 2:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3975 | 12:53 PM Venice Mestre | 1h52 | 2:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8913 | 1:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 2:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8913 | 1:17 PM Venice Mestre | 1h22 | 2:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9421 | 1:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 2:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9421 | 1:38 PM Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 2:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3977 | 1:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 3:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3977 | 1:53 PM Venice Mestre | 1h52 | 3:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8915 | 2:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 3:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8915 | 2:17 PM Venice Mestre | 1h22 | 3:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9425 | 2:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 3:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9425 | 2:38 PM Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 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 | |
Regionale Veloce 3979 | 2:53 PM Venice Mestre | 1h59 | 4:52 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8815 | 3:04 PM Venice Mestre | 1h33 | 4:37 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8919 | 3:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 4:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8919 | 3:17 PM Venice Mestre | 1h22 | 4:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9427 | 3:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 4:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 594 | 3:34 PM Venice Mestre | 1h47 | 5:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9427 | 3:38 PM Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 4:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3981 | 3:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 5:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Venice to Bologna
Trains from Venice to Bologna run on average 74 times per day, taking around 1h 54m. 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 47m.
Distance 131 km |
Average train duration 1h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Trains per day 74 |
Direct trains 73 |
Fastest train 1h 47m |
First train 12:17 AM |
Last train 11:51 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 91 days |
Train companies: Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte, Intercity from Venice to Bologna trainsRegionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte, Intercity trains will get you between Venice and Bologna 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 Venice to Bologna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice to Bologna 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Venice to Bologna
Most Venice to Bologna trains use the Venezia Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Bologna Corticella. Use this guide to compare Venice and Bologna train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Venice station do trains to Bologna leave from?
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 Venezia Mestre from Venice city centre
Venezia Mestre is 8 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia Mestre train station facilities and services
Venezia Mestre has practical services for this route, including 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: McDonald’s, Chock Full O'Nuts, Puro Gusto, Juice Bar, Rossosapore
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are located by Forexchange on the ground floor.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Venezia Mestre: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Venezia Mestre: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Mestre: Full accessibility facilities, including toilets, ramps, wheelchairs, elevators and a mobility assistance center.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Best Western Hotel Tritone, The Plaza Hotel, Hotel Villa Constanza.
Which Bologna station do trains from Venice arrive at?
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.
Getting to Bologna Corticella from Bologna city centre
Bologna Corticella is 6 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Corticella train station facilities and services
Bologna Corticella has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bologna Corticella.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Bologna Corticella.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bologna Corticella: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Bologna Corticella: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Corticella.
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