Next available departures

Next departures for Bologna to Venice on August 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:45pm	Bologna Autostazione	2h 10m	4:55pm	Venice Mestre Train Station	Cheapest
3:21pm	Bologna Centrale	1h 21m	4:42pm	Stazione di Venezia Mestre	Fastest
2:45pm	Bologna Autostazione	2h 10m	4:55pm	Venice Mestre Train Station	No tags
3:01pm	Bologna Centrale	1h 33m	4:34pm	Santa Lucia	No tags
3:21pm	Bologna Centrale	1h 34m	4:55pm	Santa Lucia	No tags
1:45pm	Bologna Autostazione	2h 40m	4:25pm	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	No tags
2:45pm	Bologna Autostazione	2h 10m	4:55pm	Venice Mestre Train Station	No tags
3:01pm	Bologna Centrale	1h 33m	4:34pm	Santa Lucia	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Venice on August 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:20pm	Bologna Autostazione	2h 9m	9:29pm	Venice Mestre Train Station	Cheapest
9:21am	Bologna Centrale	1h 21m	10:42am	Stazione di Venezia Mestre	Fastest
4:10am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 50m	6:00am	Mestre	No tags
4:40am	Bologna Autostazione	2h 10m	6:50am	Venice Mestre Train Station	No tags
7:10am	Bologna Centrale	2h 10m	9:20am	Santa Lucia	No tags
9:21am	Bologna Centrale	1h 34m	10:55am	Santa Lucia	No tags
4:15am	Bologna Autostazione	2h 45m	7:00am	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	No tags
4:40am	Bologna Autostazione	2h 10m	6:50am	Venice Mestre Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Venice on August 5
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:45pm	Bologna Autostazione	2h 10m	4:55pm	Venice Mestre Train Station	Cheapest
9:21am	Bologna Centrale	1h 21m	10:42am	Stazione di Venezia Mestre	Fastest
4:10am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 50m	6:00am	Mestre	No tags
4:40am	Bologna Autostazione	2h 10m	6:50am	Venice Mestre Train Station	No tags
7:10am	Bologna Centrale	2h 10m	9:20am	Santa Lucia	No tags
9:21am	Bologna Centrale	1h 34m	10:55am	Santa Lucia	No tags
4:15am	Bologna Autostazione	2h 45m	7:00am	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	No tags
4:40am	Bologna Autostazione	2h 10m	6:50am	Venice Mestre Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Venice on August 6
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:15am	Bologna Autostazione	2h	6:15am	Venice Tronchetto Train Station	Cheapest
9:21am	Bologna Centrale	1h 21m	10:42am	Stazione di Venezia Mestre	Fastest
4:10am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 50m	6:00am	Mestre	No tags
2:45am	Bologna Autostazione	2h 35m	5:20am	Venice Mestre Train Station	No tags
7:10am	Bologna Centrale	2h 10m	9:20am	Santa Lucia	No tags
9:21am	Bologna Centrale	1h 34m	10:55am	Santa Lucia	No tags
4:15am	Bologna Autostazione	2h 45m	7:00am	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	No tags
2:45am	Bologna Autostazione	2h 35m	5:20am	Venice Mestre Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Venice on August 7
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:45pm	Bologna Autostazione	2h 10m	4:55pm	Venice Mestre Train Station	Cheapest
9:21am	Bologna Centrale	1h 21m	10:42am	Stazione di Venezia Mestre	Fastest
4:10am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 50m	6:00am	Mestre	No tags
2:45am	Bologna Autostazione	2h 35m	5:20am	Venice Mestre Train Station	No tags
7:10am	Bologna Centrale	2h 10m	9:20am	Santa Lucia	No tags
9:21am	Bologna Centrale	1h 34m	10:55am	Santa Lucia	No tags
4:15am	Bologna Autostazione	2h 45m	7:00am	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	No tags
2:45am	Bologna Autostazione	2h 35m	5:20am	Venice Mestre Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Venice on August 8
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:45am	Bologna Autostazione	2h 35m	5:20am	Venice Mestre Train Station	Cheapest
9:21am	Bologna Centrale	1h 21m	10:42am	Stazione di Venezia Mestre	Fastest
4:10am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 50m	6:00am	Mestre	No tags
2:45am	Bologna Autostazione	2h 35m	5:20am	Venice Mestre Train Station	No tags
7:10am	Bologna Centrale	2h 10m	9:20am	Santa Lucia	No tags
9:21am	Bologna Centrale	1h 34m	10:55am	Santa Lucia	No tags
4:15am	Bologna Autostazione	2h 45m	7:00am	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	No tags
2:45am	Bologna Autostazione	2h 35m	5:20am	Venice Mestre Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Venice on August 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:40am	Bologna Autostazione	2h 10m	6:50am	Venice Mestre Train Station	Cheapest
8:35pm	Bologna Autostazione	1h 45m	10:20pm	Venice Mestre (Stazione FS)	Fastest
4:10am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 50m	6:00am	Mestre	No tags
2:45am	Bologna Autostazione	2h 35m	5:20am	Venice Mestre Train Station	No tags
7:10am	Bologna Centrale	1h 57m	9:07am	Stazione di Venezia Mestre	No tags
4:15am	Bologna Autostazione	2h 45m	7:00am	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	No tags
2:45am	Bologna Autostazione	2h 35m	5:20am	Venice Mestre Train Station	No tags
8:10am	Bologna Centrale	1h 57m	10:07am	Stazione di Venezia Mestre	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Venice on August 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:15am	Bologna Autostazione	2h 20m	6:35am	Venice Mestre (Stazione FS)	Cheapest
9:21am	Bologna Centrale	1h 21m	10:42am	Stazione di Venezia Mestre	Fastest
4:10am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 50m	6:00am	Mestre	No tags
2:45am	Bologna Autostazione	2h 35m	5:20am	Venice Mestre Train Station	No tags
7:10am	Bologna Centrale	2h 10m	9:20am	Santa Lucia	No tags
9:21am	Bologna Centrale	1h 34m	10:55am	Santa Lucia	No tags
4:15am	Bologna Autostazione	2h 45m	7:00am	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	No tags
2:45am	Bologna Autostazione	2h 35m	5:20am	Venice Mestre Train Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Bologna to Venice

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Venice. The journey takes about 1 hour 34 minutes and with fares starting at just R 356, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

32train per day

1h 34mAverage Duration

81 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceR 118 - R 1 532	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceR 356 - R 2 535	Average Duration1h 34m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Bus stations and stops in Bologna and Venice

Stops in Bologna

A
Bologna
B
Corticella
40128 Bologna BO, Italy
C
San Ruffillo
40141 Bologna BO, Italy
D
Piazza XX Settembre
Piazza XX Settembre, 6, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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E
Stazione Centrale
Viale Pietro Pietramellara, 63, 40121 Bologna, Italy
F
A14 Autostrada Adriatica
A14 - Autostrada Adriatica, 40069 Zola Predosa BO, Italy

Stops in Venice

A
Stazione di Venezia Mestre
Stazione di Venezia Mestre, 30171 Venezia VE, Italy
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B
Santa Lucia
Stazione di Venezia Santa Lucia, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy
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C
Venice Tronchetto Train Station
Isola Nova del Tronchetto, 38, 30135 Venezia, Italy
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D
Porto Marghera
30172 Venezia VE, Italy
E
Carpenedo
Via Santa Maria dei Battuti 26, 30174 Venezia VE, Italy
F
Viale Stazione - Venezia Mestre
Viale Stazione 6, 30171 Venezia, Italy
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Compare companies

FlixBus

3.5/513,139 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Trenitalia

4.0/565 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi2.8

Itabus

3.8/51,032 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi3.0

Italo

4.5/527 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5.0

Wifi4.0

MarinoBus

4.1/5951 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.4

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.7/512,228 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Companies in IT:FlixBus, Trenitalia, BlaBlaCar Bus, Deutsche Bahn, ALSA, FlixTrain, Rede Expressos, RegioJet, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn ICE, Sindbad, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, MarinoBus, Italo

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bologna to Venice by bus or train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is a ticket from Bologna to Venice?
The cheapest tickets from Bologna to Venice start from R 118. The average price for this route is around R 359. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the ride from Bologna to Venice?
The average trip duration from Bologna to Venice is 2h 2m, covering a distance of 81 miles (130 km). The quickest vehicle can get you there in 1h 15m and is operated by Trenitalia.
Which companies service the Bologna to Venice route?
Several major companies operate on this route with 33 trips available per day, including services from FlixBus, Itabus, MarinoBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, GoOpti, Trenitalia, Italo.
What is the earliest and latest departure time from Bologna to Venice?
The earliest trip departs from Bologna to Venice at 2:45am. And the latest trip departs at 11:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the trip from Bologna to Venice?
A trip from Bologna to Venice generates an estimated 3.2459625 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best company from Bologna to Venice?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated company on this route is GoOpti, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 140 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Bologna to Venice?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the company GoOpti has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which company has the most timely service from Bologna to Venice?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely company on this route is GoOpti, with a punctuality rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Which company has the cleanest vehicles from Bologna to Venice?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the company with the cleanest vehicles on this route is Italo, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses and trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

08/01

R 130

08/02

R 140

Today

R 140

08/04

R 180

08/05

R 120

08/06

R 130

08/07

R 120

08/08

R 140

The cheapest trip from Bologna to Venice was searched and found on Aug 5, 2026 with a price of R 120

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus and train tickets from Bologna to Venice, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 120 to R 1 442 for a bus or train ticket from Bologna to Venice based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 120 which is on 2026-08-05.

Usually Italo will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from Bologna to Venice?

The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time2h 30m	Avg PriceR 239	Daily Departures35
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1h 34m	Avg PriceR 478	Daily Departures32
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time1h 40m	Avg PriceR 269	Daily Departures8