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Reggio Emilia to Mestre by train
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reggio Emilia to Mestre is to bus which costs €12 - €16 and takes 2h 55m.
The quickest way to get from Reggio Emilia to Mestre is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 4m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana and arriving at Venice Mestre. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Reggio Emilia to Mestre. However, there are services departing from Reggio Emilia and arriving at Venezia Mestre via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
The distance between Reggio Emilia and Mestre is 154 km. The road distance is 214.3 km.
The best way to get from Reggio Emilia to Mestre without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs €30 - €70.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Reggio Emilia to Mestre, including transfers.
Reggio Emilia to Mestre bus services, operated by Itabus, depart from Reggio Emilia Train Station.
Reggio Emilia to Mestre train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Reggio Emilia station.
The best way to get from Reggio Emilia to Mestre is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs €30 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €16 and takes 2h 55m.

- Distance: 154.4 km
- Duration: 2h 23m
What companies run services between Reggio Emilia, Italy and Mestre, Italy?
You can take a train from Reggio Emilia to Mestre via Bologna Centrale in around 2h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana to Venice Mestre twice daily. Tickets cost €12 - €16 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Reggio Emilia to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9 - €40
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €9 - €13
- Base Standard
- €22 - €30
- Base Premium
- €28 - €40
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9 - €24
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €9 - €13
- Base Standard
- €14 - €20
- Base Premium
- €17 - €24

Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Reggio Emilia to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5 - €8
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €5 - €8
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8 - €12
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €8 - €12

Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Reggio Emilia to Bologna Centrale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11 - €35
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €13 - €19
- Smart Low Cost
- €11 - €16
- Smart Flex
- €24 - €35
Train from Bologna Centrale to Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6 - €17
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €6 - €9
- Smart Low Cost
- €6 - €9
- Smart Flex
- €12 - €17

The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Reggio Emilia to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4 - €10
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €8 - €10
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10 - €19
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €17 - €19
Frequently asked questions

The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Reggio Emilia to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24 - €45
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana to Venice Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12 - €16
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Reggio Emilia Train Station to Padua Via Fra' Paolo Sarpi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3 - €17
- Website
- Itabus
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Reggio Emilia to Mestre bus services, operated by Itabus, arrive at Padua Via Fra' Paolo Sarpi station.
Reggio Emilia to Mestre train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Venezia Mestre station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reggio Emilia to Mestre is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Reggio Emilia to Mestre.
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