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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Venice Mestre to Bologna Centrale
Cheapest price on 03 Sept
£13
Average ticket price on 03 Sept
£26
Fastest journey on 03 Sept
1 h 15 m
Average journey duration on 03 Sept
1 h 19 m
Trains on 03 Sept
49
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Venice Mestre to Bologna Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice Mestre to Bologna Centrale will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
On Thu 03 Sept, we found 49 trains from Venice Mestre to Bologna Centrale, including 48 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 129 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 397713:531h52Venice Mestre15:45Bologna Centrale£131One-way0 changes- Regionale Veloce 398919:531h52Venice Mestre21:45Bologna Centrale£131One-way0 changes
- Regionale Veloce 397311:531h52Venice Mestre13:45Bologna Centrale£131One-way0 changes
- Regionale Veloce 397512:531h52Venice Mestre14:45Bologna Centrale£131One-way0 changes
- Regionale Veloce 398718:531h52Venice Mestre20:45Bologna Centrale£131One-way0 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 94668:341h15Venice Mestre9:49Bologna Centrale£351One-way0 changes- FRECCIAROSSA 94098:401h19Venice Mestre9:59Bologna Centrale£351One-way0 changes
89079:201h19Venice Mestre10:39Bologna Centrale£311One-way0 changes- FRECCIAROSSA 94057:381h21Venice Mestre8:59Bologna Centrale£351One-way0 changes
- FRECCIAROSSA 942113:381h21Venice Mestre14:59Bologna Centrale£351One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and ferry for Venice Mestre to Bologna Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice Mestre to Bologna Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 1h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £8, while a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 129 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Ferry | Driving |
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£15 Average Price | £8 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest | £34 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular ferry company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Venice Mestre to Bologna Centrale:
A ferry is £0.21 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Venice Mestre to Bologna Centrale costing on average £8.
A ferry is £7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice Mestre to Bologna Centrale costing on average £15.
Other travel options to Bologna Centrale take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 45m.
Coach takes on average 1h 54m.
Tickets start at around £15 compared to roughly £34 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £19. The journey takes 1h 45m versus 1h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Venice Mestre to Bologna Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Venice Mestre to Bologna Centrale trains for today, Wednesday 2 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRECCIAROSSA 9435 | 18:38 Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 19:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 3987 | 18:53 Venice Mestre | 1h52 | 20:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9437 | 19:38 Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 20:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 3989 | 19:53 Venice Mestre | 1h52 | 21:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 3993 | 21:53 Venice Mestre | 1h47 | 23:40 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
 InterCityNotte 770 | 22:17 Venice Mestre | 1h41 | 23:58 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 3 September | |||||
| FRECCIAROSSA 9401 | 5:38 Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 6:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 3961 | 5:53 Venice Mestre | 1h52 | 7:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9403 | 6:38 Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 7:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 3963 | 6:53 Venice Mestre | 2h02 | 8:55 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 8801 | 7:04 Venice Mestre | 1h38 | 8:42 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8903 | 7:17 Venice Mestre | 1h22 | 8:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9405 | 7:38 Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 8:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 3965 | 7:53 Venice Mestre | 1h52 | 9:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 17083 · Regionale TTPER 17953 | 8:04 Venice Mestre | 3h33 | 11:37 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
| 8905 | 8:17 Venice Mestre | 1h22 | 9:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9466 | 8:34 Venice Mestre | 1h15 | 9:49 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9409 | 8:40 Venice Mestre | 1h19 | 9:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 3967 | 8:53 Venice Mestre | 1h57 | 10:50 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8907 | 9:20 Venice Mestre | 1h19 | 10:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9411 | 9:38 Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 10:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 3997 | 9:53 Venice Mestre | 1h52 | 11:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8902 | 10:17 Venice Mestre | 1h22 | 11:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9413 | 10:38 Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 11:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 3971 | 10:53 Venice Mestre | 1h52 | 12:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
 Intercity 584 | 11:04 Venice Mestre | 2h16 | 13:20 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8911 | 11:17 Venice Mestre | 1h22 | 12:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9415 | 11:38 Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 12:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 3973 | 11:53 Venice Mestre | 1h52 | 13:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8929 | 12:17 Venice Mestre | 1h22 | 13:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 8419 | 12:38 Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 13:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 3975 | 12:53 Venice Mestre | 1h52 | 14:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8913 | 13:17 Venice Mestre | 1h22 | 14:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9421 | 13:38 Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 14:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 3977 | 13:53 Venice Mestre | 1h52 | 15:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8915 | 14:17 Venice Mestre | 1h22 | 15:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9425 | 14:38 Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 15:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 3979 | 14:53 Venice Mestre | 1h59 | 16:52 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 8815 | 15:04 Venice Mestre | 1h33 | 16:37 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8919 | 15:17 Venice Mestre | 1h22 | 16:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Intercity 594 | 15:34 Venice Mestre | 1h47 | 17:21 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9427 | 15:38 Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 16:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 3981 | 15:53 Venice Mestre | 1h52 | 17:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8923 | 16:17 Venice Mestre | 1h22 | 17:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9431 | 16:38 Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 17:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 3983 | 16:53 Venice Mestre | 1h52 | 18:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8925 | 17:17 Venice Mestre | 1h22 | 18:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9433 | 17:38 Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 18:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 3985 | 17:53 Venice Mestre | 1h57 | 19:50 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Venice Mestre to Bologna Centrale
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Trains from Venice Mestre to Bologna Centrale run on average 37 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 37 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:17, the last at 20:17. The fastest train covers the 129 km distance in 1h 22m.
Distance 129 km |
Average train duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 37 |
Direct trains 37 |
Fastest train 1h 22m |
First train 5:17 |
Last train 20:17 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte from Venice Mestre to Bologna Centrale trainsRegionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte trains will get you between Venice Mestre and Bologna Centrale from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Venice Mestre to Bologna Centrale train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice Mestre to Bologna Centrale 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 Bologna Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Venice Mestre and Bologna Centrale
Most Venice Mestre to Bologna Centrale trains use the Venezia Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale station pair. Use this guide to compare Venice Mestre and Bologna Centrale train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Venezia Mestre from Venice city centre
Venezia Mestre is 8 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia Mestre train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: McDonald’s, Chock Full O'Nuts, Puro Gusto, Juice Bar, Rossosapore
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are located by Forexchange on the ground floor.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Venezia Mestre: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Venezia Mestre: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Mestre: Full accessibility facilities, including toilets, ramps, wheelchairs, elevators and a mobility assistance center.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Best Western Hotel Tritone, The Plaza Hotel, Hotel Villa Constanza.
Getting to Bologna Centrale from Bologna city centre
Bologna Centrale is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Centrale train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Burger King, A Cafè, VyTA Boulangerie, Venchi, Scambio, Juice Bar, KFC, Dispensa Emilia, Lavazza, Mokà, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
Tickets and information
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 and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bologna Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bologna Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Excelsior, Millenn Hotel Bologna, UNA Hotels.
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