The cheapest and fastest trains from Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
1 h 33 m
Average duration
1 h 33 m
Trains per day
65
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Venice Santa Lucia 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 Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
Of the 65 trains that leave Venice Santa Lucia for Bologna Centrale every day 51 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 129 km distance in an average of 1 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 33 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 39636:402h15Venice Santa Lucia8:55Bologna Centrale£131One-way0 changes
Regionale Veloce 397914:402h12Venice Santa Lucia16:52Bologna Centrale£131One-way0 changes
Regionale Veloce 399321:402h00Venice Santa Lucia23:40Bologna Centrale£131One-way0 changes
Regionale Veloce 398115:402h05Venice Santa Lucia17:45Bologna Centrale£131One-way0 changes
Regionale Veloce 398919:402h05Venice Santa Lucia21:45Bologna Centrale£131One-way0 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 942514:261h33Venice Santa Lucia15:59Bologna Centrale£351One-way0 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 94057:261h33Venice Santa Lucia8:59Bologna Centrale£351One-way0 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 94036:261h33Venice Santa Lucia7:59Bologna Centrale£331One-way0 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 942113:261h33Venice Santa Lucia14:59Bologna Centrale£331One-way0 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 94015:261h33Venice Santa Lucia6:59Bologna Centrale£331One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and ferry for Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £7, and a coach costs an average of £5.
Distance: 129 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Coach | Ferry |
|---|---|---|
£15 Average Price | £45 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 19m Average total duration 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 21m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale trains for today, Thursday 4 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9401 | 5:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 6:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3961 | 5:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 7:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9403 | 6:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 7:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3963 | 6:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h15 | 8:55 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8903 | 7:05 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 8:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9405 | 7:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 8:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3965 · Treno 3965 effettuato con bus VE601 | 7:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h40 | 10:20 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
8905 | 8:05 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 9:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 16770+ FRECCIAROSSA 9466 | 8:13 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h36 | 9:49 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3967 · Treno 3967 effettuato con bus VE603 | 8:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h40 | 11:20 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3428 · Regionale 3997 · Treno 3997 effettuato con bus VE611 | 9:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 3h10 | 12:20 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3428 · Regionale Veloce 3973 | 9:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h35 | 13:45 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3437 · Treno 3973 effettuato con bus VE170 · Regionale Veloce 3973 | 10:39 Venice Santa Lucia | 3h06 | 13:45 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3975 | 12:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 14:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 16788+ Intercity 584 | 12:43 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h08 | 14:51 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
8913 | 13:05 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 14:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3977 | 13:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 15:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8915 | 14:05 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 15:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9425 | 14:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 15:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3979 | 14:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h12 | 16:52 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8815 | 14:52 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h45 | 16:37 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8919 | 15:05 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 16:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 16800+ Intercity 594 | 15:13 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h08 | 17:21 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9427 | 15:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 16:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3981 | 15:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 17:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8923 | 16:05 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 17:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9431 | 16:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 17:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3983 | 16:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 18:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8925 | 17:05 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 18:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9433 | 17:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 18:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3985 | 17:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h10 | 19:50 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8927 | 18:05 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 19:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9435 | 18:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 19:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3987 | 18:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 20:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9437 | 19:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 20:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3989 | 19:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 21:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3993 | 21:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h00 | 23:40 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
InterCityNotte 770 | 22:05 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h53 | 23:58 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale by train, coach or ferry
Compare train, coach and ferry prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
04 Jun
05 Jun
06 Jun
07 Jun
08 Jun
09 Jun
10 Jun
11 Jun
12 Jun
13 Jun
14 Jun
15 Jun
16 Jun
17 Jun
18 Jun
19 Jun
20 Jun
21 Jun
22 Jun
23 Jun
24 Jun
Why should you book Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Regionale?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Regionale, but also compare tickets for the likes of Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte or Intercity to find the best option for your trip from Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Regionale with all available travel options, which are train, bus and ferry to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale
Trains from Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale run on average 37 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 34 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:05, the last at 20:40. The fastest train covers the 129 km distance in 1h 34m.
Distance 129 km |
Average train duration 1h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 37 |
Direct trains 34 |
Fastest train 1h 34m |
First train 5:05 |
Last train 20:40 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte, Intercity from Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale trainsRegionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte, Intercity trains will get you between Venice Santa Lucia and Bologna Centrale from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Regionale
Frecciarossa
Italo
Intercity Notte
Intercity
FAQs: Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice Santa Lucia 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Venice Santa Lucia and Bologna Centrale
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free WiFi available throughout station.
- Luggage lockers are located on Platform 1.
- GROM Ice Cream
- Venchi Cioccolato
- Bistrot
- Tentazione Café
- L’Artenl Gelato
- Wheelchair access, step-free access to platforms.
- Venice Times Hotel
- Hotel Antiche Figure
- Hotel Abbazia
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Located in the main passenger area.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 3, N
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, RER, EC, EN, RJ, VSOE
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- 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.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
More options for your journey from Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need



