Bologna to Venice
Several transport options connect Bologna and Venice, all brought together here so you can compare schedules, travel times and prices in one place.
Travel options for Bologna to Venice
Traveling from Bologna to Venice, a bus for 10 EUR offers the best value, while a train gets you there in 1h y 19 minutes.
Bus from Bologna to Venice
Catch a bus at multiple stations, including Bologna Bus Station, Bologna Bus Terminal, Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport Arrival Terminal, Bologna Centrale Bus Station and others and start your journey from Bologna. Services run frequently throughout the day, with the first departure at 00:00, allowing you to pick a departure that suits your schedule. The trip takes around 1 hour 45 minutes, and you'll arrive at multiple stations, including Venice Mestre Train Station, Tronchetto Railway Station, Venice, Venice Bus Station, Venice Piazzale Roma and others, heading into Venice. Fares start from 10 EUR, and you can check availability and book your seat here.
Prices: 10 EUR
Duration: 1h 45m – 3h 20m ⏱
Train from Bologna to Venice
Start your journey at Bologna Main and take a scenic train ride connecting Bologna with Venice, arriving at Venice Mestre. The trip lasts roughly 1 hour 19 minutes, with tickets starting from 25 EUR. Plan ahead and reserve your seat for an enjoyable travel experience.
Prices: 25 EUR
Duration: 1h 19m – 1h 21m ⏱
Combined from Bologna to Venice
Start your journey from BLQ Bologna Airport or Bologna Bus Station, heading from Bologna toward Venice. The trip takes about 3 hours 25 minutes, with tickets starting at 27 EUR, and you’ll arrive at VCE Venice Airport or Marco Polo Airport P7, Venice. Plan ahead and reserve your spot explore combined options.
Prices: 27 EUR
Duration: 3h 25m – 7h 10m ⏱
Charter from Bologna to Venice
Traveling between Bologna and Venice is straightforward: your private driver will pick you up at your chosen location and take you directly to your destination. The ride lasts around 1 hour 51 minutes with fares starting from 331 EUR. Book your transfer.
Prices: 331 EUR
Duration: 1h 51m – 1h 56m ⏱
Bus Routes & Schedules from Bologna to Venice
If you’re planning to reach Venice by bus from Bologna, it’s useful to know that the route is served by multiple departure and arrival stations rather than a single bus terminal. This means you can choose the combination of stops that best suits where you’re staying or heading next. Travel times vary depending on the selected stops, but most services take around 1h 45m to 3h 20m. Buses run throughout the day, with departures starting from 00:00 and continuing until 22:25. Prices usually begin at 10 to 389 EUR, with minor differences depending on the specific service or boarding point. Taking a moment to review the complete bus timetable for Bologna to Venice allows you to compare station options and select the best bus for your journey.
Cheapest & Fastest Bus Bologna to Venice
10 EUR, from Bologna Bus Station to Venice Mestre Train Station, departure at some times, duration 1h 45mBus Timetable: Bologna Bus Station → Marco Polo Airport P7, Venice
- 04:15 07:00 2h 45m 13 EUR
- 06:40 10:00 3h 20m 15 EUR
- 11:00 14:10 3h 10m 11 EUR
Bus Timetable: Bologna Bus Station → Tronchetto Railway Station, Venice
- 04:15 06:15 2h 10 EUR
- 05:10 08:10 3h 10 EUR
- 06:40 09:30 2h 50m 13 EUR
- 08:30 11:05 2h 35m 17 EUR
- 11:00 13:40 2h 40m 10 EUR
- 12:45 15:30 2h 45m 14 EUR
- 14:45 17:15 2h 30m 10 EUR
- 19:40 21:40 2h 10 EUR
- 20:35 22:40 2h 5m 10 EUR
Bus Timetable: Bologna Bus Station → Venice Mestre Train Station
- 04:10 06:00 1h 50m 12 EUR
- 04:15 06:35 2h 20m 10 EUR
- 05:10 07:50 2h 40m 10 EUR
- 06:40 09:10 2h 30m 13 EUR
- 08:30 10:45 2h 15m 17 EUR
- 11:00 13:15 2h 15m 10 EUR
- 12:45 15:05 2h 20m 14 EUR
- 14:45 16:55 2h 10m 10 EUR
- 19:40 22:05 2h 25m 10 EUR
- 20:35 22:20 1h 45m 10 EUR
- 22:25 00:40 2h 15m 13 EUR
Bus Timetable: Bologna Bus Terminal → Tronchetto Railway Station, Venice
- 04:40 07:10 2h 30m 20 EUR
- 14:45 17:15 2h 30m 25 EUR
- 19:20 21:45 2h 25m 20 EUR
Bus Timetable: Bologna Bus Terminal → Venice Bus Station
- 02:45 05:20 2h 35m 15 EUR
- 04:40 06:50 2h 10m 20 EUR
- 14:45 16:55 2h 10m 25 EUR
- 19:20 21:29 2h 9m 20 EUR
Bus Timetable: Bologna Bus Terminal → Venice Marco Polo Airport Shuttle Parking, Venice Airport
- 02:45 05:45 3h 15 EUR
- 04:40 07:35 2h 55m 20 EUR
- 14:45 17:40 2h 55m 25 EUR
Bus Timetable: Bologna Centrale Bus Station → Tronchetto Railway Station, Venice
- 00:00 02:30 2h 30m 127 EUR
- 01:00 03:15 2h 15m 384 EUR
- 02:00 04:15 2h 15m 384 EUR
- 03:00 05:15 2h 15m 384 EUR
- 04:00 06:15 2h 15m 384 EUR
- 10:15 12:45 2h 30m 127 EUR
- 11:00 13:30 2h 30m 127 EUR
- 12:00 14:30 2h 30m 127 EUR
- 13:00 15:30 2h 30m 127 EUR
- 14:00 16:30 2h 30m 127 EUR
- 15:00 17:30 2h 30m 127 EUR
- 16:00 18:30 2h 30m 127 EUR
Bus Timetable: Bologna Centrale Bus Station → Venice Marco Polo Airport Parking 5
- 00:00 02:30 2h 30m 127 EUR
- 10:15 12:45 2h 30m 127 EUR
- 11:00 13:30 2h 30m 127 EUR
- 12:00 14:30 2h 30m 127 EUR
- 13:00 15:30 2h 30m 127 EUR
- 14:00 16:30 2h 30m 127 EUR
- 15:00 17:30 2h 30m 127 EUR
- 16:00 18:30 2h 30m 127 EUR
Bus Timetable: Bologna Centrale Bus Station → Venice Piazzale Roma
- 00:00 02:15 2h 15m 137 EUR
- 01:00 03:15 2h 15m 389 EUR
- 02:00 04:15 2h 15m 389 EUR
- 03:00 05:15 2h 15m 389 EUR
- 04:00 06:15 2h 15m 389 EUR
- 10:15 12:30 2h 15m 137 EUR
- 11:00 13:15 2h 15m 137 EUR
- 12:00 14:15 2h 15m 137 EUR
- 13:00 15:15 2h 15m 137 EUR
- 14:00 16:15 2h 15m 137 EUR
- 15:00 17:15 2h 15m 137 EUR
- 16:00 18:15 2h 15m 137 EUR
Bus Timetable: Bologna Centrale Bus Station → Venice Port Bus Station
- 00:00 02:30 2h 30m 137 EUR
- 10:15 12:45 2h 30m 137 EUR
- 11:00 13:30 2h 30m 137 EUR
- 12:00 14:30 2h 30m 137 EUR
- 13:00 15:30 2h 30m 137 EUR
- 14:00 16:30 2h 30m 137 EUR
- 15:00 17:30 2h 30m 137 EUR
- 16:00 18:30 2h 30m 137 EUR
Bus Timetable: Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport Arrival Terminal → Tronchetto Railway Station, Venice
- 00:00 02:15 2h 15m 104 EUR
- 10:30 12:45 2h 15m 104 EUR
- 11:00 13:15 2h 15m 104 EUR
- 12:00 14:15 2h 15m 104 EUR
- 13:00 15:15 2h 15m 104 EUR
- 14:00 16:15 2h 15m 104 EUR
- 15:00 17:15 2h 15m 104 EUR
- 16:00 18:15 2h 15m 104 EUR
Bus Timetable: Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport Arrival Terminal → Venice Marco Polo Airport Parking 5
- 00:00 02:15 2h 15m 104 EUR
- 10:30 12:45 2h 15m 104 EUR
- 11:00 13:15 2h 15m 104 EUR
- 12:00 14:15 2h 15m 104 EUR
- 13:00 15:15 2h 15m 104 EUR
- 14:00 16:15 2h 15m 104 EUR
- 15:00 17:15 2h 15m 104 EUR
- 16:00 18:15 2h 15m 104 EUR
Bus Timetable: Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport Arrival Terminal → Venice Piazzale Roma
- 00:00 02:00 2h 113 EUR
- 10:30 12:30 2h 113 EUR
- 11:00 13:00 2h 113 EUR
- 12:00 14:00 2h 113 EUR
- 13:00 15:00 2h 113 EUR
- 14:00 16:00 2h 113 EUR
- 15:00 17:00 2h 113 EUR
- 16:00 18:00 2h 113 EUR
Bus Timetable: Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport Arrival Terminal → Venice Port Bus Station
- 00:00 02:15 2h 15m 113 EUR
- 10:30 12:45 2h 15m 113 EUR
- 11:00 13:15 2h 15m 113 EUR
- 12:00 14:15 2h 15m 113 EUR
- 13:00 15:15 2h 15m 113 EUR
- 14:00 16:15 2h 15m 113 EUR
- 15:00 17:15 2h 15m 113 EUR
- 16:00 18:15 2h 15m 113 EUR
Train Routes & Schedules from Bologna to Venice
Catch the train from Bologna Main to travel from Bologna toward Venice. Services operate from 08:21 until 20:21, and the rail journey typically takes around 1h 19m to 1h 21m. Ticket prices start at 25 EUR, and the trip concludes at Venice Mestre. For exact train departure times on the Bologna to Venice route and to check seat availability, consult the timetable and reserve your place in advance.
Cheapest Train Bologna to Venice
25 EUR, from Bologna Main to Venice Mestre, departure at some times, duration 1h 21mFastest Train Bologna to Venice
25 EUR, from Bologna Main to Venice Mestre, departure at 19:21, duration 1h 19mTrain Timetable: Bologna Main → Venice Mestre
- 08:21 09:42 1h 21m 25 EUR
- 09:21 10:42 1h 21m 25 EUR
- 10:21 11:42 1h 21m 25 EUR
- 11:21 12:42 1h 21m 25 EUR
- 12:21 13:42 1h 21m 25 EUR
- 13:21 14:42 1h 21m 25 EUR
- 14:21 15:42 1h 21m 25 EUR
- 15:21 16:42 1h 21m 25 EUR
- 17:21 18:42 1h 21m 25 EUR
- 18:21 19:42 1h 21m 25 EUR
- 19:21 20:40 1h 19m 25 EUR
- 20:21 21:42 1h 21m 25 EUR
Combined Routes & Schedules from Bologna to Venice
- From BLQ Bologna Airport, set off toward VCE Venice Airport via multiple modes of transport, spending about 7h 10m on the route. Departures run at 08:20, and tickets start at 129 EUR.
- Board at Bologna Bus Station and enjoy a flexible transport ride to Marco Polo Airport P7, Venice, lasting approximately 3h 25m. Departures occur at 08:30 and tickets start at 27 EUR.
Cheapest & Fastest Combined Bologna to Venice
27 EUR, from Bologna Bus Station to Marco Polo Airport P7, Venice, departure at 08:30, duration 3h 25mCombined Timetable: BLQ Bologna Airport → VCE Venice Airport
- 08:20 15:30 7h 10m 129 EUR
Combined Timetable: Bologna Bus Station → Marco Polo Airport P7, Venice
- 08:30 11:55 3h 25m 27 EUR
Charter Routes & Schedules from Bologna to Venice
- Board an exclusive on-demand car at Bologna Airport, covering the distance to Favaro Veneto Hotel Transfer in roughly 1h 51m. With several departures operating daily, tickets cost from 331 EUR.
- Board a private taxi at Bologna Airport and reach Mestre Hotel Transfer, with the trip taking roughly 1h 51m. Multiple departures are available with fares starting at 331 EUR.
- From Bologna Airport, enjoy a luxury taxi transfer to Venice Airport, taking roughly 1h 56m. Options to depart throughout the day are available with fares starting at 342 EUR.
- From Bologna Hotel Transfer, set off in a VIP taxi toward Favaro Veneto Hotel Transfer, with the ride lasting around 1h 51m. Fares from 331 EUR are available, with multiple departures throughout the day.
- Book a private driver at Bologna Hotel Transfer to reach Mestre Hotel Transfer, with the ride taking roughly 1h 51m. Travel options are flexible with fares starting from 331 EUR.
- Book a private driver at Bologna Hotel Transfer to reach Venice Airport, with the ride taking roughly 1h 56m. Travel options are flexible with fares starting from 342 EUR.
Cheapest & Fastest Charter Bologna to Venice
331 EUR, from Bologna Airport to Favaro Veneto Hotel Transfer, departure at --:--, duration 1h 51mCharter Timetable: Bologna Airport → Favaro Veneto Hotel Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 1h 51m 331 EUR
Charter Timetable: Bologna Airport → Mestre Hotel Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 1h 51m 331 EUR
Charter Timetable: Bologna Airport → Venice Airport
- --:-- --:-- 1h 56m 342 EUR
Charter Timetable: Bologna Hotel Transfer → Favaro Veneto Hotel Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 1h 51m 331 EUR
Charter Timetable: Bologna Hotel Transfer → Mestre Hotel Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 1h 51m 331 EUR
Charter Timetable: Bologna Hotel Transfer → Venice Airport
- --:-- --:-- 1h 56m 342 EUR
Frequently Asked Questions Bologna to Venice
Below you will find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Venice.
How long does the Bologna to Venice route usually take?
Travel time on the Bologna to Venice route varies by transport type and by the exact stop pair. The train is about 1 hour 20 minutes, buses are roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to 3 hours 20 minutes, and combined services can take about 3 hours 25 minutes to 7 hours 10 minutes.
What is the cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Venice?
The cheapest listed option on the Bologna to Venice route is the bus, with fares starting at 10 EUR. Train tickets are fixed at 25 EUR, combined services start at 27 EUR, and charter is much higher at 331 EUR.
Which transport is fastest on the Bologna to Venice route?
The train is the fastest regular option on the Bologna to Venice route, taking about 1 hour 20 minutes between Bologna Main and Venice Mestre. Some charter transfers are also around 1 hour 51 minutes to 1 hour 56 minutes, depending on the exact pickup and drop-off points.
How much should I expect to pay for Bologna to Venice overall?
Prices on the Bologna to Venice route vary widely. Bus fares run from 10 EUR to 389 EUR, combined services from 27 EUR to 129 EUR, train tickets are 25 EUR, and charter transfers are 331 EUR to 342 EUR.
Where do Bologna to Venice trips usually depart from and arrive?
For the Bologna to Venice route, trains depart from Bologna Main and arrive at Venice Mestre. Bus services use several Bologna departure points, including Bologna Bus Station, Bologna Bus Terminal, Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport Arrival Terminal, and Bologna Centrale Bus Station, with arrivals in Venice such as Piazzale Roma, Tronchetto, Mestre, and Marco Polo Airport.
How often do Bologna to Venice trains run, and what are the first and last departures?
The Bologna to Venice train service has 12 trips. The first departure is at 08:21 and the last is at 20:21, so the schedule is spread across the day rather than concentrated in one short window.
What are the bus times on the Bologna to Venice route?
Buses on the Bologna to Venice route run from 00:00 to 22:25. There are 105 trips listed, and travel time depends on the departure and arrival pair, ranging from about 1 hour 45 minutes to 3 hours 20 minutes.
Which Bologna to Venice bus route is the quickest?
The quickest bus option on the Bologna to Venice route is from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport Arrival Terminal to Venice Piazzale Roma, which takes about 2 hours. Other fast bus pairs include Bologna Bus Terminal to Tronchetto at about 2 hours 25 minutes.
What are the main train stations for Bologna to Venice?
The train on the Bologna to Venice route is straightforward: it departs from Bologna Main and arrives at Venice Mestre. The listed journey time is about 1 hour 20 minutes, with 12 trips available.
Are there combined transfer options for Bologna to Venice, and where do they go?
Yes, combined services are listed on the Bologna to Venice route. They depart from BLQ Bologna Airport or Bologna Bus Station and arrive at VCE Venice Airport or Marco Polo Airport P7, Venice. Travel time ranges from about 3 hours 25 minutes to 7 hours 10 minutes.
How do Bologna to Venice charter transfers work?
Charter transfers on the Bologna to Venice route are listed from Bologna Airport or Bologna Hotel Transfer. They arrive at Favaro Veneto Hotel Transfer, Mestre Hotel Transfer, or Venice Airport. The trip takes about 1 hour 51 minutes to 1 hour 56 minutes and costs 331 EUR to 342 EUR.
Where can I book Bologna to Venice tickets?
For Bologna to Venice tickets, TicketRoutes.com is the booking reference provided for this route. It is useful for checking the available train, bus, combined, and charter options in one place.
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