There are 4 ways to get from Venice to Bologna by train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, or car
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 Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
1h 33m€19–45Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Venice to Bologna154.3 km
1h 56m€7–14Bus
- Take the bus from Venezia, Tronchetto to Bologna Centralebus 482 / ...
2h 5m€8–20Drive 154.2 km
- Drive from Venice to Bolognacar 154.2 km
1h 34m€25–36
Venice to Bologna by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Venice to Bologna is to rideshare which costs €7 - €14 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Venice to Bologna is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs €19 - €45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Venezia, Tronchetto and arriving at Bologna Centrale. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Venezia S. Lucia and arriving at Bologna Centrale. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 33m.
The distance between Venice and Bologna is 159 km. The road distance is 154.2 km.
The best way to get from Venice to Bologna without a car is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs €19 - €45.
The train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centrale takes 1h 33m including transfers and departs hourly.
Venice to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Venezia, Tronchetto station.
Venice to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Venezia S. Lucia station.
The best way to get from Venice to Bologna is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs €19 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €8 - €20 and takes 2h 5m.
What companies run services between Venice, Italy and Bologna, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centrale hourly. Tickets cost €22–45 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Venezia, Tronchetto to Bologna Centrale every 4 hours. Tickets cost €12–20 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Itabus S.p.A. also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Venezia, Tronchetto to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Venice to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Venice to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Venice to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Venice to Bologna is 154 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Venice to Bologna.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Venice and Bologna. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.