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.
Bus
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Take the bus from Venice to Bologna
Night train
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Take the night train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centrale
Drive
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Drive from Venice to Bologna
Venice to Bologna by train
The train journey time between Venice and Bologna is around 1h 33m and covers a distance of around 159 km. Operated by Trenitalia Frecce, Trenitalia and ItaloTreno, the Venice to Bologna train service departs from Venezia S. Lucia and arrives in Bologna Centrale. Typically 198 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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 €11 - €55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Venice and arriving at Bologna. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.
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 131 km. The road distance is 154.1 km.
The best way to get from Venice to Bologna without a car is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs €11 - €55.
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 Venice 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 €11 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €13 and takes 2h.
- Distance: 130.8 km
- Duration: 1h 33m
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 €15 - €55 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Venice to Bologna hourly. Tickets cost €10 - €13 and the journey takes 2h. Itabus also services this route every 4 hours.
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 Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15 - €55
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €15 - €21
- Base Standard
- €30 - €45
- Base Premium
- €35 - €55
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 Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €22
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €20 - €22
Frequently asked questions
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 Venezia Santa Lucia Station to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15 - €45
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €17 - €24
- Smart Low Cost
- €15 - €21
- Smart Flex
- €30 - €45
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
- 800 90 60 60
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Night train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24 - €35
- Website
- Trenitalia ICN
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia
- Schedules at
- Bahn DB
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).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Venice to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10 - €13
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Venice Tronchetto Train Station to Bologna Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Itabus
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. 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 to 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
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7 - €14
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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Venice to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna 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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