Travel by train from Venice to Bologna
from 11,9 €
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From Venice to Bologna
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From Venice to Bologna by train
| 🚉 Departure | Venice |
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| 🚄 Arrival | Bologna |
| ⌚ Trip duration | 1 hour and 34 minutes |
| 💰 Price | Tickets from 11,9€ |
| 📍 Distance | 131 km |
| 🚅 Daily trains | 22 |
Travelling from Venice to Bologna by train is a fast and economical journey. The journey Venice-Bologna with Italo takes 1 hours and 34 minute. The price of this trip starts from 11,9€, a convenient price to enjoy a round trip to visit beautiful Bologna.
The Italo trains offer departures from Venice (Santa Lucia and Mestre) to Bologna on the Venice-Bologna route
Journey details
Want to know more about your journey? Following you'll find the frequently asked questions by our customers and some tips for your journey.
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The direct distance between Venice and Bologna is 131 km but the high speed trains travel along the 162 Km of track that connects the two cities, reaching maximum speeds of 300 Km/h per hour.
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It generally takes Italo trains 1 hours and 19 minutes to get to Bologna from Venice though this depends on the date, time and day of the week. Check out train times to plan your trip.
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Every day, Italo has 22 trains scheduled to depart from Venice to Bologna and from Bologna to Venice. You can find the schedule that is most convenient for you anytime, from the early morning until late in the evening. Check out train times to plan your trip.
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Ticket prices for Italo trains from Venice to Bologna start around 11,90 €. If you buy your ticket in advance, the price will be low - with Italo you can take advantage of great deals and discounts. See what deals are waiting for you on our train ticket offers page.
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If you’re looking for the destination of your next day trip, with Italo you can take advantage of the round trip deal. The deal lets you change the date and time of your ticket as many times as you want, up to three gdays before it is scheduled to leave and offers great savings when it comes to the cost of travel. With this deal you can even travel to Bologna for the day to do some shopping before heading back to Venice.
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The fastest way to Venicefrom Bologna is by Italo’s direct high-speed train, which doesn’t make stops at any other stations along the route. The non-stop train takes roughly 1 hours and 19 minutes to make the distance between Venice and Bologna
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Extra-wide armchairs
Dedicated catering
Fast Track
Newspapers and magazines
Personal screen
Free Wi-Fi Internet
A superior experience
Travel in our most exclusive ambience and relax in comfort and privacy whilst enjoying unrivalled entertainment:
- Complimentary entry to Lounge Italo Club, where waiting for a train becomes a pleasure, not a bore.
(Available in those stations containing Lounge Italo Club)
- Dedicated access to your train with the new Fast Track service
- Extra-wide armchairs for maximum comfort.
- Dedicated catering including expresso coffee and a mouthwatering selection of Italian sandwiches, bakery products and drinks.
- Every seat includes a 9” personal screen so you can enjoy the great selection of complimentary onboard entertainment available on our Italo portal, or browse the Internet in total comfort. Service available on the AGV train.
- A generous choice of Italy’s favourite newspapers and magazines to read at your leisure as you travel.
Travel in Prima Business Class
Fast Track
Welcome service
Newspapers and magazines
Extra space
Reclining leather seats
Free Wi-Fi Internet
Your Comfort is served
Maximum relax, unique service.
Avoid queues and pass through checkpoints with ease thanks to a dedicated access to your train with the new Fast Track service.
Our onboard staff is ready to welcome you with a selection of sweets, snacks, warm drinks and cold beverages.
Our reclining Frau leather seats are equipped with soft individual armrests, and they ensure a wide personal space and freedom of movement. And if you select the single-seat option, your trip can be even more comfortable. When you need to stretch your legs, the Break Area is equipped with vending machines with espresso coffee, cold drinks and snacks.
Also, a number of small utilities is available for each passenger: a power socket, a reading light control, a glove compartment placed between double seats. Plus, a free Wi-Fi connection is always available.
Travel in Smart Class
Reclining leather seats
Free Wi-Fi Internet
Smart journey ambience
Affordable, comfortable, convenient. Travelling in a Smart ambience means enjoying in a smart travelling experience combining self-service and comfort.
Vibrant with colours, this journey ambience provides services such as reclining Frau leather seats, footrests, individual power sockets and independent tables. A high number of seats is available in our 7 Smart coaches, all with free Wi-Fi connection.
Snack Area, with vending machines for some affordable espresso coffee, cold drinks and snacks.
Venice to Bologna train stops
Which stops the Venice - Bologna route train makes.
Train schedule from Venice to Bologna
Discover the schedules for Italo trains on the Venice-Bologna route.
train timetable “Venezia Mestre > Bologna Centrale” |
Departure | Arrival | Length of journey | Train/Bus | Stops |
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07:17 Mestre | 08:39 Bologna Centrale | 1:22 |  Italo 8903 | Padua - Ferrara |
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08:17 Mestre | 09:39 Bologna Centrale | 1:22 | Italo 8905 | Padua - Rovigo |
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09:20 Mestre | 10:39 Bologna Centrale | 1:19 | Italo 8907 | Padua - Ferrara |
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10:17 Mestre | 11:39 Bologna Centrale | 1:22 | Italo 8902 | Padua - Ferrara |
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11:17 Mestre | 12:39 Bologna Centrale | 1:22 | Italo 8911 | Padua - Rovigo |
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12:17 Mestre | 13:39 Bologna Centrale | 1:22 | Italo 8929 | Padua - Ferrara |
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13:17 Mestre | 14:39 Bologna Centrale | 1:22 | Italo 8913 | Padua - Ferrara |
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14:17 Mestre | 15:39 Bologna Centrale | 1:22 | Italo 8915 | Padua - Ferrara |
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15:17 Mestre | 16:39 Bologna Centrale | 1:22 | Italo 8919 | Padua - Ferrara |
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16:17 Mestre | 17:39 Bologna Centrale | 1:22 | Italo 8923 | Padua - Rovigo |
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17:17 Mestre | 18:39 Bologna Centrale | 1:22 | Italo 8925 | Padua - Ferrara |
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18:17 Mestre | 19:39 Bologna Centrale | 1:22 | Italo 8927 | Padua - Ferrara |
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train timetable “Bologna Centrale > Venezia Mestre” |
Departure | Arrival | Length of journey | Train/Bus | Stops |
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08:21 Bologna Centrale | 09:42 Mestre | 1:21 | Italo 8900 | Ferrara - Padua |
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09:21 Bologna Centrale | 10:42 Mestre | 1:21 | Italo 8924 | Ferrara - Padua |
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10:21 Bologna Centrale | 11:42 Mestre | 1:21 | Italo 8904 | Rovigo - Padua |
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11:21 Bologna Centrale | 12:42 Mestre | 1:21 | Italo 8906 | Ferrara - Padua |
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12:21 Bologna Centrale | 13:42 Mestre | 1:21 | Italo 8908 | Ferrara - Padua |
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13:21 Bologna Centrale | 14:42 Mestre | 1:21 | Italo 8910 | Ferrara - Padua |
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14:21 Bologna Centrale | 15:42 Mestre | 1:21 | Italo 8914 | Rovigo - Padua |
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15:21 Bologna Centrale | 16:42 Mestre | 1:21 | Italo 8916 | Ferrara - Padua |
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17:21 Bologna Centrale | 18:42 Mestre | 1:21 | Italo 8918 | Ferrara - Padua |
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18:21 Bologna Centrale | 19:42 Mestre | 1:21 | Italo 8928 | Ferrara - Padua |
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19:21 Bologna Centrale | 20:40 Mestre | 1:19 | Italo 8920 | Ferrara - Padua |
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20:21 Bologna Centrale | 21:42 Mestre | 1:21 | Italo 8922 | Rovigo - Padua |
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Mini Guide, what to visit in Venice and Bologna
The charm of Venice is unique in the world and there is nothing better than reaching it by Italo train, comfortable and fast. Once in Venice, the first thing to do is to get lost in its alleys and bridges, letting yourself be surprised every time by its beauty. Among the most famous attractions are the Rialto Bridge, St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace, but the city also offers lesser known treasures such as the Venice Ghetto, the island of Burano, or the Murano Glass Museum. The Venetian experience would not be complete without a gondola ride, admiring the city from the charming perspective of the water. In addition to artistic and cultural beauties, Venice also offers a cuisine rich in flavors and typical products, such as cicchetti, sarde in saor, and risotto. Moreover, one cannot leave Venice without trying its traditional sweets like fritole or tiramisu. For a unique gastronomic experience, it is recommended to visit Rialto Market or have dinner in a restaurant with a view of the Grand Canal. The city is also famous for its events such as the Carnival, with its masks and magical atmospheres, the Art Biennale, and the Redentore Festival. Furthermore, in autumn, an unmissable event is the Feast of the Salute which celebrates the plague epidemic that struck the city in 1630 and during which there will be a grand firework show. Finally, do not forget to visit souvenir shops to bring back a memory of Venice, such as a mask or a Murano glass jewel. Venice is waiting for you! Buy your Italo ticket now and immerse yourself in the magic of this unique city in the world.
If you are looking for a city with incredible artistic and gastronomic beauties, Bologna is your ideal destination in Italy! The city is located in the northeast of Italy and is easily reachable by Italo train, thanks to the numerous daily trips and the speed of the service. Bologna is known as "the Learned", "the Fat" and "the Red", respectively for its ancient University, its culinary tradition, and the seductive red color of its houses and monuments. Among the things to see in Bologna, you absolutely cannot miss the Asinelli and Garisenda towers, visit the Fountain of Neptune in Piazza Maggiore, admire the frescoes in the Basilica of San Petronio and the Basilica of Santo Stefano, or get lost in the city's characteristic porticoes and shopping streets like via dell'Indipendenza and Galleria Cavour. If you are passionate about art history, do not miss the National Art Gallery of Bologna, to admire masterpieces like Giotto's "Deposition" and Raphael's "Transfiguration". As for gastronomy, Bolognese cuisine is famous all over the world! Prepare your taste buds for handmade tortellini, tagliatelle with ragù, mortadella and the many local cheeses like Parmigiano Reggiano and Pecorino. But the real treat is the cream gelato, considered the best in Italy! Finally, Bologna offers an unmissable nightlife. The historic university district of San Luca is the perfect place to have a glass of wine, while if you are looking for a more lively evening, the area around the Central Station offers a wide choice of bars and nightclubs. In short, Bologna offers you a unique blend of beauty, history, and gastronomy. Do not miss the opportunity to visit it, book your Italo ticket now for an unforgettable experience!
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