The average train between Venice and Bologna takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Venice to Bologna. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Venice and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Venice is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Bologna at 10:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Roma Termini and take an average of 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Venice to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Venice station and arriving at Bologna station via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
Venice to Bologna train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Venezia Santa Lucia station.
Venice to Bologna train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Roma Termini station.
Book your Venice to Bologna train tickets online with ItaloTreno and ATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità.
The distance between Venice and Bologna is 392.1 km. The road distance is 514 km.
ItaloTreno operates a train from Venezia Santa Lucia to Roma Termini hourly. Tickets cost €65–130 and the journey takes 3h 55m.