There are 5 ways to get from Venice to Bologna by train, bus, night train, 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.
Recommended option
Train • 2 h 1 min
$12 - $30
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 1 h 56 min
$7 - $16
3 alternative options
Bus • 2 h 30 min
$8 - $35
Night train • 1 h 57 min
$22 - $35
Drive • 1 h 32 min
$23 - $35
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Venice to Bologna is to rideshare which costs 6€ - 14€ and takes 1 h 56 min.
The quickest way to get from Venice to Bologna is to drive which costs 20€ - 30€ and takes 1 h 32 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Venice, Venice and arriving at Bologna, Bologna. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2 h 30 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Venezia S.Lucia and arriving at Bologna C.Le. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2 h 1 min.
The distance between Venice and Bologna is 131 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 2 h 1 min and costs 10€ - 26€.
The train from Venezia S.Lucia to Bologna C.Le takes 2 h 1 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Venice to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Venice, Venice station.
Venice to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Venezia S.Lucia station.
The best way to get from Venice to Bologna is to train which takes 2 h 1 min and costs 10€ - 26€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 7€ - 35€ and takes 2 h 30 min.
- Distance: 81.8 miles
- Duration: 2 h 1 min
What companies run services between Venice, Italy and Bologna, Italy?
Trenitalia operates a train from Venice to Bologna hourly. Tickets cost $12 - $26 and the journey takes 2 h 1 min. ItaloTreno also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Venice to Bologna 5 times a day. Tickets cost $8 - $15 and the journey takes 2 h 30 min. SAIS Autolinee also services this route once daily.
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 Venezia S.Lucia to Bologna C.Le
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 1 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12 - $26
- Website
- orario.trenitalia.com
- 1st Class
- $21 - $26
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Venezia Santa Lucia Station to Bologna Centrale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21 - $30
- Website
- italotreno.it
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
Night train from Venezia S.Lucia to Bologna C.Le
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22 - $35
- Website
- orario.trenitalia.com
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves over 1400 destinations, in 26 countries including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, Croatia, Spain, and across Scandinavia and central and eastern Europe. Founded in 2012, Flixbus’ extensive network connects cities with approximately 200,000 trips, with buses often departing every 30 minutes. One of the most affordable ways to get around Europe (and expanding soon into the US), a Flixbus journey is cost-effective, well-connected, comfortable and safe.
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Venice, Venice to Bologna, Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 30 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8 - $15
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 800 21 10 20
- saisautolineeweb@gmail.com
- Website
- saisautolinee.it
Bus from Venice - Tronchetto to Bologna - Piazza XX Settembre
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25 - $35
- Schedules at
- saisautolinee.it
A ridesharing platform with 40 million users, Blablacar gives you access to destinations without worrying about on-the-road chaos. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility you’ll get to your destination – often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Venice to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7 - $16
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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Venice to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna, Bologna station.
Venice to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Bologna C.Le station.
Yes, the driving distance between Venice to Bologna is 154 km. It takes approximately 1 h 32 min to drive from Venice to Bologna.
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Book your Venice to Bologna bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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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.