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Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
A major art museum with Italian paintings from the Middle Ages to the modern era, plus temporary exhibitions in the city centre.
Cheapest price on 13 Oct
£10
Average ticket price on 13 Oct
£14
Fastest journey on 13 Oct
2 h 46 m
Average journey duration on 13 Oct
3 h
Buses on 13 Oct
5
Distance
137 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Bologna will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £10.
On Tue 13 Oct, we found 5 buses from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Bologna, including 5 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 137 km distance in an average of 3 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 46 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 20 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.
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2797
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FlixBusBuses from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Bologna run on average 44 times per day, taking around 2h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 33 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:35, the last at 21:59. The fastest coach covers the 137 km distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 137 km |
Average bus duration 2h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 44 |
Direct buses 33 |
Fastest bus 1h 45m |
First bus 5:35 |
Last bus 21:59 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
The table below shows live departures for Venice Marco Polo Airport to Bologna coaches for today, Monday 12 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2701 | 22:50 Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h55 | 1:45 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 23:00 Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h45 | 1:45 Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 23:00 Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h15 | 1:15 Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 23:00 Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h45 | 1:45 Bolonʹya, Rizzoli(Болонья, Rizzoli) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 23:00 Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h30 | 1:30 Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 23:00 Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h30 | 1:30 Bolonʹya, Rizzoli(Болонья, Rizzoli) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:59 Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h46 | 2:45 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 13 October | |||||
FlixBus | 11:20 Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 3h00 | 14:20 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
2797 | 11:55 Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 3h00 | 14:55 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:25 Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 3h20 | 23:45 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Bologna by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bologna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Venice Marco Polo Airport to Bologna buses use the Venezia, Piazzale Pietro Favretti (Venezia Mestre) to Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre station pair, with some services arriving at Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna. Use this guide to compare Venice Marco Polo Airport and Bologna bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre. ATMs are available at Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre.
Available at Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre: Ramp access available.
Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna is 5 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the arrivals area.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna.
Available at Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna: Elevators, ramps.
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station), Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km), Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
Available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre): Elevators, ramps.
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