The cheapest and fastest trains from Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
1 h 33 m
Average duration
1 h 33 m
Trains per day
45
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 £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 45 trains that leave Venice Santa Lucia for Bologna Centrale every day 41 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 3993
Regionale Veloce 3965
Regionale Veloce 3983
Regionale Veloce 3997
Regionale Veloce 3985
FRECCIAROSSA 9405
FRECCIAROSSA 9403
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9433
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9431
FRECCIAROSSA 9401Travel 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 22m. 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
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2h 20m Average total duration 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 22m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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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 5 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3993 | 20:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h00 | 22:40 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
InterCityNotte 770 | 21:05 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h53 | 22:58 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
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FRECCIAROSSA 9401 | 04:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 05:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3961 | 04:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 06:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9403 | 05:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 06:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3963 | 05:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h15 | 07:55 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8903 | 06:05 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 07:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9405 | 06:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 07:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3965 | 06:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 08:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8905 | 07:05 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 08:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 16770+ FRECCIAROSSA 9466 | 07:13 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h36 | 08:49 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9716 · FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9409 | 07:18 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h41 | 08:59 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3967 | 07:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h10 | 09:50 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9411 | 08:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 09:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3997 | 08:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 10:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9413 | 09:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 10:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3971 | 09:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 11:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8911 | 10:05 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 11:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9415 | 10:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 11:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3973 | 10:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 12:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8929 | 11:05 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 12:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8419 | 11:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 12:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3975 | 11:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 13:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 99606+ Intercity 584 | 11:43 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h08 | 13:51 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
8913 | 12:05 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 13:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9421 | 12:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 13:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3977 | 12:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 14:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8915 | 13:05 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 14:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9425 | 13:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 14:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3979 | 13:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h12 | 15:52 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8919 | 14:05 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 15:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 16800+ Intercity 594 | 14:13 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h08 | 16:21 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9427 | 14:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 15:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3981 | 14:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 16:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8923 | 15:05 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 16:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9431 | 15:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 16:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3983 | 15:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 17:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8925 | 16:05 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 17:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9433 | 16:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 17:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3985 | 16:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h10 | 18:50 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8927 | 17:05 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 18:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9435 | 17:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 18:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3987 | 17:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 19:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9437 | 18:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 19:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3989 | 18:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 20:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale
Trains from Venice Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale run on average 38 times per day, taking around 1h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 35 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:05, the last at 21:05. The fastest train covers the 129 km distance in 1h 34m.
Distance 129 km |
Average train duration 1h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 38 |
Direct trains 35 |
Fastest train 1h 34m |
First train 06:05 |
Last train 21:05 |
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.
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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
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