There are 4 ways to get from Bologna (Station) to Venice by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia S. Luciatrain Fr
1h 44m€20–50Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Venezia, Tronchettobus 536 / ...
2h 35m€9–23Drive 152.2 km
- Drive from Bologna (Station) to Venicecar 152.2 km
1h 30m€24–35Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Bologna to Venice154.2 km
2h 23m€9
Bologna (Station) to Venice by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bologna (Station) to Venice is to rideshare which costs €9 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Bologna (Station) to Venice is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs €23 - €35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Venezia, Tronchetto. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Venezia S. Lucia. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 33m.
The distance between Bologna (Station) and Venice is 160 km. The road distance is 152.2 km.
The best way to get from Bologna (Station) to Venice without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs €20 - €50.
The train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia takes 1h 33m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Bologna (Station) to Venice bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
Bologna (Station) to Venice train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
The best way to get from Bologna (Station) to Venice is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs €20 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €23 and takes 2h 35m.
What companies run services between Bologna (Station), Emilia-Romagna, Italy and Venice, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia hourly. Tickets cost €23–50 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bologna Centrale to Venezia, Tronchetto every 3 hours. Tickets cost €13–23 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Itabus S.p.A. also services this route twice daily.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Venezia, Tronchetto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Venezia, Tronchetto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Bologna to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bologna (Station) to Venice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Venezia, Tronchetto station.
Venice is 2h ahead of Bologna (Station). It is currently 5:36 AM in Bologna (Station) and 7:36 AM in Venice.
Bologna (Station) to Venice train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Venezia S. Lucia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bologna (Station) to Venice is 152 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Bologna (Station) to Venice.
Book your Bologna (Station) to Venice train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Bologna (Station) to Venice bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bologna (Station) and Venice. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

















