The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Venice
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 19 m
Trains per day
74
Distance
131 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Venice will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $20.
Of the 74 trains that leave Bologna for Venice every day 74 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 131 km distance in an average of 1 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 21 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Regionale Veloce 3980
Regionale Veloce 3984
Regionale Veloce 3974
Regionale Veloce 3982
Regionale Veloce 3990
FRECCIAROSSA 9480
8920
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Compare train and coach for Bologna to Venice
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 131 km
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Live departures
Bologna to Venice train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Venice trains for today, Saturday, 6 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8900 | 7:21 am Bologna Centrale | 1h34 | 8:55 am Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
8900 | 7:21 am Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 8:42 am Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
8924 | 8:21 am Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 9:42 am Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
8924 | 8:21 am Bologna Centrale | 1h34 | 9:55 am Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
8904 | 9:21 am Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 10:42 am Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
8904 | 9:21 am Bologna Centrale | 1h34 | 10:55 am Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
8906 | 10:21 am Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 11:42 am Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
8906 | 10:21 am Bologna Centrale | 1h34 | 11:55 am Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
8908 | 11:21 am Bologna Centrale | 1h34 | 12:55 pm Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
8908 | 11:21 am Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 12:42 pm Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
8910 | 12:21 pm Bologna Centrale | 1h34 | 1:55 pm Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
8910 | 12:21 pm Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 1:42 pm Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
8914 | 1:21 pm Bologna Centrale | 1h34 | 2:55 pm Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
8914 | 1:21 pm Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 2:42 pm Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
8916 | 2:21 pm Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 3:42 pm Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
8916 | 2:21 pm Bologna Centrale | 1h34 | 3:55 pm Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
8918 | 4:21 pm Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 5:42 pm Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
8928 | 5:21 pm Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 6:42 pm Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
8928 | 5:21 pm Bologna Centrale | 1h34 | 6:55 pm Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
8920 | 6:21 pm Bologna Centrale | 1h19 | 7:40 pm Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
8922 | 7:21 pm Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 8:42 pm Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
8922 | 7:21 pm Bologna Centrale | 1h34 | 8:55 pm Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna to Venice
Trains from Bologna to Venice run on average 60 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 but you can travel from only $5 by coach.
There are 58 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:17, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 131 km distance in 1h 21m.
Distance 131 km |
Average train duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 |
Trains per day 60 |
Direct trains 58 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 00:17 |
Last train 23:51 |
Train companies: Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento, Trenitalia from Bologna to Venice trainsRegionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento, Trenitalia trains will get you between Bologna and Venice from $5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bologna to Venice train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Venice by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Venice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Bologna, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Bologna Centrale, Bologna Corticella and Bologna Arcoveggio. When arriving in Venice, you can end your journey in train stations like Venice Santa Lucia and Venice Mestre.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Bologna Centrale, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Venice Santa Lucia, located away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bologna and Venice
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with several spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
- Ristorante Il Patio
- Trattoria Bonora
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Flyon Hotel
- Hotel Bologna Airport
- Hotel Del Borgo
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Several lines available connecting to Bologna city center
- Taxi services available
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor.
- McDonald’s
- Chock Full O'Nuts
- Puro Gusto
- Juice Bar
- Rossosapore
- Full accessibility facilities, including toilets, ramps, wheelchairs, elevators and a mobility assistance center.
- Best Western Hotel Tritone
- The Plaza Hotel
- Hotel Villa Constanza
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30
- Located in the main concourse.
- Bus lines: 2, 3, 10, 15, 18, 25a, 31, 31H, 32, 32H, 33H, 34H, 43, 53, 86, N1, 8AE
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, EC, RJ, IC, EN, ICN, R, Italo
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free WiFi available throughout station.
- Luggage lockers are located on Platform 1.
- GROM Ice Cream
- Venchi Cioccolato
- Bistrot
- Tentazione Café
- L’Artenl Gelato
- Wheelchair access, step-free access to platforms.
- Venice Times Hotel
- Hotel Antiche Figure
- Hotel Abbazia
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Located in the main passenger area.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 3, N
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, RER, EC, EN, RJ, VSOE
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Viale della Stazione.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Mercure Venezia Marghera
- Hotel Lugano Torretta
- Hotel Mondial
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for trains to Venice and Mestre
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line T1
- Train: Regional trains to Venice and Mestre
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