How far is Bologna from Venice by coach?

The journey from Venice to Bologna by coach covers an approximate distance of 82 miles (131 km).

What is the best way to go from Venice to Bologna without a car?

The best way to go from Venice to Bologna without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Venice to Bologna from £5 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Venice to Bologna on 9 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
23:05	Venice Mestre Train Station	2h 40m	01:45	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
21:30	Mestre	1h 50m	23:20	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
23:05	Venice Mestre Train Station	2h 40m	01:45	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
20:25	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	3h 20m	23:45	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
22:45	Venice Tronchetto Train Station	3h	01:45	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures from Venice to Bologna on 10 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
13:30	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	3h 10m	16:40	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
06:30	Venice Mestre (Stazione FS)	1h 45m	08:15	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
21:30	Mestre	1h 50m	23:20	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
00:55	Venice Mestre Train Station	2h 30m	03:25	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
11:20	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	2h 55m	14:15	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures from Venice to Bologna on 11 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:30	Venice Mestre Train Station	2h 10m	13:40	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
21:30	Mestre	1h 50m	23:20	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
00:55	Venice Mestre Train Station	2h 30m	03:25	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
23:59	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	2h 46m	02:45	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
00:55	Venice Mestre Train Station	2h 30m	03:25	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures from Venice to Bologna on 12 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:45	Venice Mestre Train Station	2h 10m	14:55	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
21:30	Mestre	1h 50m	23:20	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
00:55	Venice Mestre Train Station	2h 30m	03:25	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
20:25	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	3h 20m	23:45	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
00:55	Venice Mestre Train Station	2h 30m	03:25	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures from Venice to Bologna on 13 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:50	Venice Mestre Train Station	2h 10m	09:00	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
06:30	Venice Mestre (Stazione FS)	1h 45m	08:15	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
21:30	Mestre	1h 50m	23:20	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
06:50	Venice Mestre Train Station	2h 10m	09:00	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
11:20	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	2h 55m	14:15	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures from Venice to Bologna on 14 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:50	Venice Mestre Train Station	2h 10m	09:00	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
06:30	Venice Mestre (Stazione FS)	1h 45m	08:15	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
21:30	Mestre	1h 50m	23:20	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
06:50	Venice Mestre Train Station	2h 10m	09:00	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
11:20	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	2h 55m	14:15	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures from Venice to Bologna on 15 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:45	Venice Mestre Train Station	2h 10m	14:55	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
06:30	Venice Mestre (Stazione FS)	1h 45m	08:15	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
21:30	Mestre	1h 50m	23:20	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
00:55	Venice Mestre Train Station	2h 30m	03:25	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
11:20	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	2h 55m	14:15	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures from Venice to Bologna on 16 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:50	Venice Mestre Train Station	2h 10m	09:00	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
06:30	Venice Mestre (Stazione FS)	1h 45m	08:15	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
21:30	Mestre	1h 50m	23:20	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
00:55	Venice Mestre Train Station	2h 30m	03:25	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
11:20	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	2h 55m	14:15	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Venice to Bologna

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Bologna. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6carpool per day

1h 40mAverage duration

81 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£6 - £96	Average duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£13 - £121	Average duration1h 33m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£7 - £19	Average duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

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BlaBlaCar Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Venice and Bologna?

Stops in Venice

A - Venice Tronchetto Train Station

B - Viale Stazione - Venezia Mestre

C - Mestre

D - Venice Airport

E - Mestre Tangenziale

F - fermata dell'autobus Venezia

Stops in Bologna

A - Bologna

B - Piazza XX Settembre

C - Stazione Centrale

D - A14 Autostrada Adriatica

E - Via Francesco Petrarca, 21

F - Area di Servizio Cantagallo

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Venice to Bologna

How far is Bologna from Venice by coach?
The journey from Venice to Bologna by coach covers an approximate distance of 82 miles (131 km).
What is the best way to go from Venice to Bologna without a car?
The best way to go from Venice to Bologna without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

07/11

£6

08/11

£9

Today

£12

10/11

£5

11/11

£7

12/11

£6

13/11

£5

14/11

£5

The cheapest trip from Venice to Bologna was searched and found on 10 Nov 2025 with a price of £5

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Venice to Bologna as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £5 to £35 for a bus ticket from Venice to Bologna based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £5, which is on 2025-11-10.

Usually Itabus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from Venice to Bologna?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time2h 30m	Avg price£9	Daily departures30
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time1h 33m	Avg price£25	Daily departures35
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time1h 40m	Avg price£12	Daily departures6

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