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Gallerie dell'Accademia
A major art museum in a grand canal-side palace, known for Venetian masters including Titian, Veronese, Tintoretto and Carpaccio.
Cheapest price on 05 Oct
£12
Average ticket price on 05 Oct
£30
Fastest journey on 05 Oct
1 h 15 m
Average journey duration on 05 Oct
1 h 19 m
Trains on 05 Oct
94
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 £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
On Mon 05 Oct, we found 94 trains from Bologna to Venice, including 91 direct services.
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 TTPER 17948 · Regionale 17080
Regionale TTPER 17960 · Regionale 17088
Regionale TTPER 17964 · Regionale 17090
Regionale Veloce 3992
Regionale Veloce 3986
FRECCIAROSSA 9480
8920
8918
FRECCIAROSSA 9432
8908Trains from Bologna to Venice run on average 84 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 82 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 15m.
Distance 131 km |
Average train duration 1h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 84 |
Direct trains 82 |
Fastest train 1h 15m |
First train 0:17 |
Last train 23:51 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 91 days |
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Venice trains for tomorrow, Monday 5 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
InterCityNotte 774 | 4:25 Bologna Centrale | 1h55 | 6:20 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3998 | 5:20 Bologna Centrale | 2h00 | 7:20 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3998 | 5:20 Bologna Centrale | 1h47 | 7:07 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3960 | 6:10 Bologna Centrale | 1h57 | 8:07 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3960 | 6:10 Bologna Centrale | 2h10 | 8:20 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3962 | 7:10 Bologna Centrale | 1h57 | 9:07 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3962 | 7:10 Bologna Centrale | 2h10 | 9:20 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9400 | 8:01 Bologna Centrale | 1h33 | 9:34 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9400 | 8:01 Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 9:23 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3966 | 8:10 Bologna Centrale | 1h57 | 10:07 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3966 | 8:10 Bologna Centrale | 2h10 | 10:20 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
8900 | 8:21 Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 9:42 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
8900 | 8:21 Bologna Centrale | 1h34 | 9:55 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9404 | 9:01 Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 10:23 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9404 | 9:01 Bologna Centrale | 1h33 | 10:34 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3970 | 9:10 Bologna Centrale | 2h10 | 11:20 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3970 | 9:10 Bologna Centrale | 1h57 | 11:07 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
8924 | 9:21 Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 10:42 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
8924 | 9:21 Bologna Centrale | 1h34 | 10:55 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9406 | 10:01 Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 11:23 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9406 | 10:01 Bologna Centrale | 1h33 | 11:34 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3972 | 10:10 Bologna Centrale | 1h57 | 12:07 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3972 | 10:10 Bologna Centrale | 2h10 | 12:20 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
8904 | 10:21 Bologna Centrale | 1h34 | 11:55 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
8904 | 10:21 Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 11:42 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17948 · Regionale 17080 | 10:35 Bologna Corticella | 3h21 | 13:56 Venice Mestre | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9490 | 11:01 Bologna Centrale | 1h33 | 12:34 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9490 | 11:01 Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 12:23 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3994 | 11:10 Bologna Centrale | 1h57 | 13:07 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3994 | 11:10 Bologna Centrale | 2h10 | 13:20 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
8906 | 11:21 Bologna Centrale | 1h34 | 12:55 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
8906 | 11:21 Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 12:42 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9414 | 12:01 Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 13:23 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9414 | 12:01 Bologna Centrale | 1h33 | 13:34 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3974 | 12:10 Bologna Centrale | 2h10 | 14:20 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3974 | 12:10 Bologna Centrale | 1h57 | 14:07 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
8908 | 12:21 Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 13:42 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
8908 | 12:21 Bologna Centrale | 1h34 | 13:55 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9416 | 13:01 Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 14:23 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9416 | 13:01 Bologna Centrale | 1h33 | 14:34 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3978 | 13:10 Bologna Centrale | 2h10 | 15:20 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3978 | 13:10 Bologna Centrale | 1h57 | 15:07 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
8910 | 13:21 Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 14:42 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
8910 | 13:21 Bologna Centrale | 1h34 | 14:55 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8418 | 14:01 Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 15:23 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8418 | 14:01 Bologna Centrale | 1h33 | 15:34 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8816 | 14:18 Bologna Centrale | 1h50 | 16:08 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8816 | 14:18 Bologna Centrale | 1h38 | 15:56 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
8914 | 14:21 Bologna Centrale | 1h34 | 15:55 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
8914 | 14:21 Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 15:42 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3980 | 14:23 Bologna Centrale | 1h57 | 16:20 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3980 | 14:23 Bologna Centrale | 1h44 | 16:07 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 588 | 14:51 Bologna Centrale | 1h25 | 16:16 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9420 | 15:01 Bologna Centrale | 1h33 | 16:34 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9420 | 15:01 Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 16:23 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3982 | 15:10 Bologna Centrale | 1h57 | 17:07 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3982 | 15:10 Bologna Centrale | 2h10 | 17:20 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
8916 | 15:21 Bologna Centrale | 1h34 | 16:55 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
8916 | 15:21 Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 16:42 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17960 · Regionale 17088 | 15:35 Bologna Corticella | 3h21 | 18:56 Venice Mestre | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9422 | 16:01 Bologna Centrale | 1h33 | 17:34 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9422 | 16:01 Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 17:23 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3984 | 16:10 Bologna Centrale | 2h10 | 18:20 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3984 | 16:10 Bologna Centrale | 1h57 | 18:07 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9423 | 17:01 Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 18:23 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9423 | 17:01 Bologna Centrale | 1h33 | 18:34 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3986 | 17:10 Bologna Centrale | 2h10 | 19:20 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3986 | 17:10 Bologna Centrale | 1h57 | 19:07 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
8918 | 17:21 Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 18:42 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17964 · Regionale 17090 | 17:34 Bologna Corticella | 3h22 | 20:56 Venice Mestre | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9426 | 18:01 Bologna Centrale | 1h33 | 19:34 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9426 | 18:01 Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 19:23 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3988 | 18:10 Bologna Centrale | 2h10 | 20:20 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3988 | 18:10 Bologna Centrale | 1h57 | 20:07 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
8928 | 18:21 Bologna Centrale | 1h34 | 19:55 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
8928 | 18:21 Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 19:42 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9480 | 18:41 Bologna Centrale | 1h15 | 19:56 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 19:01 Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 20:23 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 19:01 Bologna Centrale | 1h33 | 20:34 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3990 | 19:10 Bologna Centrale | 1h57 | 21:07 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3990 | 19:10 Bologna Centrale | 2h10 | 21:20 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
8920 | 19:21 Bologna Centrale | 1h19 | 20:40 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 592 | 20:00 Bologna Centrale | 1h36 | 21:36 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9430 | 20:01 Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 21:23 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8828 | 20:18 Bologna Centrale | 1h51 | 22:09 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8828 | 20:18 Bologna Centrale | 1h38 | 21:56 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
8922 | 20:21 Bologna Centrale | 1h34 | 21:55 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
8922 | 20:21 Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 21:42 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3992 | 21:10 Bologna Centrale | 1h57 | 23:07 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3992 | 21:10 Bologna Centrale | 2h10 | 23:20 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9432 | 21:21 Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 22:42 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9432 | 21:21 Bologna Centrale | 1h34 | 22:55 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9434 | 22:01 Bologna Centrale | 1h33 | 23:34 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9434 | 22:01 Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 23:23 Venice Mestre | 0 changesdirect | |
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A major art museum in a grand canal-side palace, known for Venetian masters including Titian, Veronese, Tintoretto and Carpaccio.
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A small island famed for colourful houses and peaceful canals, popular for photography and a slower pace beyond central Venice.
This lively district offers bars, canals, artisan corners and a more local rhythm, especially around Campo Santa Margherita and its side streets.
Creamed salt cod whipped with olive oil, traditionally served on grilled polenta. A Venetian bacari staple linked to the city’s historic trade routes.
Sardines marinated with onions, vinegar, pine nuts and raisins. This sweet-sour lagoon dish reflects Venice’s long tradition of preserving fish.
Small Venetian tapas served in bàcari, from crostini to seafood bites. They are central to local social eating and aperitivo culture.
Refined restaurant serving seasonal Venetian cuisine with a modern touch. Elegant but relaxed, with strong attention to lagoon ingredients.
Historic, lively bàcaro known for classic cicchetti and sandwiches. Expect a bustling, standing-room atmosphere near the Rialto market.
Well-known fine-dining restaurant with a creative tasting menu rooted in Venetian flavours. Intimate setting focused on seafood and local produce.
Venice is pricier than many Italian cities, with higher hotel and restaurant costs in the centre and vaporetto fares adding up for visitors.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Round up in cafés and taxis; leave 5-10% in restaurants only for notably good service.
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Venezia Santa Lucia -> Piazza San Marco, Venice
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.

Most Bologna to Venice trains use the Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestre station pair, with some services arriving at Venezia Santa Lucia. Use this guide to compare Bologna and Venice train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bologna Centrale is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, A Cafè, VyTA Boulangerie, Venchi, Scambio, Juice Bar, KFC, Dispensa Emilia, Lavazza, Mokà, & more
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
Luggage storage is luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Available at Bologna Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Centrale: 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.
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Excelsior, Millenn Hotel Bologna, UNA Hotels.
Bologna, Aeroporto is 5 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Aeroporto has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple options on site
Free wifi throughout the station. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Aeroporto.
Available at Bologna, Aeroporto: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Aeroporto: Fully accessible for disabled individuals.
Bologna Corticella is 6 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Corticella has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Bologna Corticella.
ATMs are available at Bologna Corticella.
Available at Bologna Corticella: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Bologna Corticella: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Corticella.
Venezia Santa Lucia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: GROM Ice Cream, Venchi Cioccolato, Bistrot, Tentazione Café, L’Artenl Gelato
Free WiFi available throughout station. ATMs are located inside the main retail area.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located in the main passenger area.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Platform 1.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Wheelchair access, step-free access to platforms.
Nearby hotels include Venice Times Hotel, Hotel Antiche Figure, Hotel Abbazia.
Venezia Mestre is 8 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia Mestre has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald’s, Chock Full O'Nuts, Puro Gusto, Juice Bar, Rossosapore
ATMs are located by Forexchange on the ground floor.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor.
Available at Venezia Mestre: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Mestre: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Mestre: Full accessibility facilities, including toilets, ramps, wheelchairs, elevators and a mobility assistance center.
Nearby hotels include Best Western Hotel Tritone, The Plaza Hotel, Hotel Villa Constanza.
Venezia Porto Marghera is 6 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia Porto Marghera has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Venezia Porto Marghera.
Ticket office support is available at Venezia Porto Marghera. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Venezia Porto Marghera: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Porto Marghera: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Porto Marghera: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Venezia Marghera, Hotel Lugano Torretta, Hotel Mondial.
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