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
70
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 70 trains that leave Bologna for Venice every day 70 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 3998
Regionale Veloce 3980
Regionale Veloce 3984
Regionale Veloce 3974
Regionale Veloce 3982
FRECCIAROSSA 9480
8920
8916
8914
8924Travel Information
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 $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 45m. 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 $6, 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, 7 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
InterCityNotte 774 | 3:25 am Bologna Centrale | 1h55 | 5:20 am Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3998 | 4:20 am Bologna Centrale | 2h00 | 6:20 am Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3960 | 5:10 am Bologna Centrale | 2h10 | 7:20 am Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3962 | 6:10 am Bologna Centrale | 2h10 | 8:20 am Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9400 | 7:01 am Bologna Centrale | 1h33 | 8:34 am Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9400 | 7:01 am Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 8:23 am Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3966 | 7:10 am Bologna Centrale | 2h10 | 9:20 am Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
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 | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9404 | 8:01 am Bologna Centrale | 1h33 | 9:34 am Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9404 | 8:01 am Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 9:23 am Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3970 | 8:10 am Bologna Centrale | 2h10 | 10:20 am Venice Santa Lucia | 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 | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9406 | 9:01 am Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 10:23 am Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9406 | 9:01 am Bologna Centrale | 1h33 | 10:34 am Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3972 | 9:10 am Bologna Centrale | 2h10 | 11:20 am Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
8904 | 9:21 am Bologna Centrale | 1h34 | 10:55 am Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
8904 | 9:21 am Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 10:42 am Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9490 | 10:01 am Bologna Centrale | 1h33 | 11:34 am Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9490 | 10:01 am Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 11:23 am Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3994 | 10:10 am Bologna Centrale | 2h10 | 12:20 pm Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
8906 | 10:21 am Bologna Centrale | 1h34 | 11:55 am Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
8906 | 10:21 am Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 11:42 am Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9414 | 11:01 am Bologna Centrale | 1h33 | 12:34 pm Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9414 | 11:01 am Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 12:23 pm Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3974 | 11:10 am Bologna Centrale | 2h10 | 1:20 pm 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 | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9416 | 12:01 pm Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 1:23 pm Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9416 | 12:01 pm Bologna Centrale | 1h33 | 1:34 pm Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3978 | 12:10 pm Bologna Centrale | 2h10 | 2:20 pm Venice Santa Lucia | 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 | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8418 | 1:01 pm Bologna Centrale | 1h33 | 2:34 pm Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8418 | 1:01 pm Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 2:23 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 | |
Regionale Veloce 3980 | 1:23 pm Bologna Centrale | 1h57 | 3:20 pm Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9420 | 2:01 pm Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 3:23 pm Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9420 | 2:01 pm Bologna Centrale | 1h33 | 3:34 pm Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3982 | 2:10 pm Bologna Centrale | 2h10 | 4:20 pm Venice Santa Lucia | 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 | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9422 | 3:01 pm Bologna Centrale | 1h33 | 4:34 pm Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9422 | 3:01 pm Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 4:23 pm Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3984 | 3:10 pm Bologna Centrale | 2h10 | 5:20 pm Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 588 | 3:53 pm Bologna Centrale | 2h20 | 6:13 pm Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9423 | 4:01 pm Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 5:23 pm Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9423 | 4:01 pm Bologna Centrale | 1h33 | 5:34 pm Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3986 | 4:10 pm Bologna Centrale | 2h10 | 6:20 pm Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
8918 | 4:21 pm Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 5:42 pm Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9426 | 5:01 pm Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 6:23 pm Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9426 | 5:01 pm Bologna Centrale | 1h33 | 6:34 pm Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3988 | 5:10 pm Bologna Centrale | 2h10 | 7:20 pm Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 1572 | 5:18 pm Bologna Centrale | 1h54 | 7:12 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 | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9480 | 5:41 pm Bologna Centrale | 1h15 | 6:56 pm Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 6:01 pm Bologna Centrale | 1h33 | 7:34 pm Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 6:01 pm Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 7:23 pm Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3990 | 6:10 pm Bologna Centrale | 2h10 | 8:20 pm Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
8920 | 6:21 pm Bologna Centrale | 1h19 | 7:40 pm Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9430 | 7:01 pm Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 8:23 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 | |
Regionale Veloce 3992 | 8:10 pm Bologna Centrale | 2h10 | 10:20 pm Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9432 | 8:21 pm Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 9:42 pm Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9432 | 8:21 pm Bologna Centrale | 1h34 | 9:55 pm Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9434 | 9:01 pm Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 10:23 pm Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9434 | 9:01 pm Bologna Centrale | 1h33 | 10:34 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 69 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 but you can travel from only $6 by coach.
There are 67 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 33m.
Distance 131 km |
Average train duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 |
Trains per day 69 |
Direct trains 67 |
Fastest train 1h 33m |
First train 00:17 |
Last train 23:51 |
Train companies: Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte from Bologna to Venice trainsRegionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte trains will get you between Bologna and Venice from $6. 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.

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: 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
- 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
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