The cheapest and fastest trains from Venice to Bologna Centrale
Cheapest price on Oct 08
€15
Average ticket price on Oct 08
€29
Fastest journey on Oct 08
1 h 15 m
Average journey duration on Oct 08
1 h 19 m
Trains on Oct 08
91
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Venice 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 to Bologna Centrale will cost around €29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
On Thu, Oct 08, we found 91 trains from Venice to Bologna Centrale, including 91 direct services.
On Thu, Oct 08 the direct trains cover the 129 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 Thu, Oct 08 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 39855:53 PM1h57Venice Mestre7:50 PMBologna Centrale€151One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 39897:40 PM2h05Venice Santa Lucia9:45 PMBologna Centrale€151One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 397512:53 PM1h52Venice Mestre2:45 PMBologna Centrale€151One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 39615:53 AM1h52Venice Mestre7:45 AMBologna Centrale€151One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 397512:40 PM2h05Venice Santa Lucia2:45 PMBologna Centrale€151One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 94668:34 AM1h15Venice Mestre9:49 AMBologna Centrale€391One-way0 transfers
89079:20 AM1h19Venice Mestre10:39 AMBologna Centrale€351One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 94098:40 AM1h19Venice Mestre9:59 AMBologna Centrale€391One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 941511:38 AM1h21Venice Mestre12:59 PMBologna Centrale€391One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 94356:38 PM1h21Venice Mestre7:59 PMBologna Centrale€391One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Venice to Bologna Centrale
Trains from Venice to Bologna Centrale run on average 79 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €11 but you can travel from only €4 by bus.
There are 78 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 15m.
Distance 129 km |
Average train duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Trains per day 79 |
Direct trains 78 |
Fastest train 1h 15m |
First train 4:52 AM |
Last train 8:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 21 days |
Live departures
Venice to Bologna Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Venice to Bologna Centrale trains for today, Wednesday, October 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
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 | |
8927 | 6:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 7:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8927 | 6:17 PM Venice Mestre | 1h22 | 7:39 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 | |
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 | |
Regionale Veloce 3993 | 9:53 PM Venice Mestre | 1h47 | 11:40 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, October 8 | |||||
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 | 7:05 AM Venice Mestre | 1h37 | 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 | |
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FAQs: Trains from Venice to Bologna Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice 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 to Bologna Centrale
Most Venice to Bologna Centrale trains use the Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centrale station pair. Use this guide to compare Venice and Bologna Centrale train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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 Porto Marghera from Venice city centre
Venezia Porto Marghera is 6 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia Porto Marghera train station facilities and services
Venezia Porto Marghera has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Venezia Porto Marghera.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Venezia Porto Marghera. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Venezia Porto Marghera: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Venezia Porto Marghera: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Porto Marghera: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Venezia Marghera, Hotel Lugano Torretta, Hotel Mondial.
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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