How much is the bus ticket from Venice to Bologna?

The cheapest bus tickets from Venice to Bologna start from $8. The average price for this route is around $13. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Venice to Bologna?

The average bus trip duration from Venice to Bologna is 2h 30m, covering a distance of 80 miles (129 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 45m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Venice to Bologna route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 32 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Itabus , MarinoBus , GoOpti , BlaBlaCar Bus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Venice to Bologna?

The earliest bus departs from Venice to Bologna at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Venice to Bologna?

A bus trip from Venice to Bologna generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Venice to Bologna?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is GoOpti , with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 140 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Venice to Bologna?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company GoOpti has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Venice to Bologna?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is GoOpti , with a punctuality rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Venice to Bologna?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is GoOpti , with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Bus Venice to Bologna from $5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Venice to Bologna on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:05pm	Venice Mestre Train Station	2h 40m	1:45am	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	9:30pm	Mestre	1h 50m	11:20pm	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
Bus	11:05pm	Venice Mestre Train Station	2h 40m	1:45am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	8:25pm	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	3h 20m	11:45pm	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	11:05pm	Venice Mestre Train Station	2h 40m	1:45am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures for Venice to Bologna on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:20am	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	2h 55m	2:15pm	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	6:30am	Venice Mestre (Stazione FS)	1h 45m	8:15am	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
Bus	9:30pm	Mestre	1h 50m	11:20pm	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	6:50am	Venice Mestre Train Station	2h 10m	9:00am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	3h 10m	4:40pm	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures for Venice to Bologna on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:20am	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	2h 55m	2:15pm	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	6:30am	Venice Mestre (Stazione FS)	1h 45m	8:15am	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
Bus	9:30pm	Mestre	1h 50m	11:20pm	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	6:50am	Venice Mestre Train Station	2h 10m	9:00am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	3h 10m	4:40pm	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures for Venice to Bologna on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:05am	Venice Mestre Train Station	2h 10m	11:15am	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	9:30pm	Mestre	1h 50m	11:20pm	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
Bus	12:55am	Venice Mestre Train Station	2h 30m	3:25am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	8:25pm	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	3h 20m	11:45pm	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	12:55am	Venice Mestre Train Station	2h 30m	3:25am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures for Venice to Bologna on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:45pm	Venice Mestre Train Station	2h 10m	2:55pm	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	9:30pm	Mestre	1h 50m	11:20pm	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
Bus	9:05am	Venice Mestre Train Station	2h 10m	11:15am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	8:25pm	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	3h 20m	11:45pm	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	9:05am	Venice Mestre Train Station	2h 10m	11:15am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures for Venice to Bologna on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:50am	Venice Mestre Train Station	2h 10m	9:00am	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	6:30am	Venice Mestre (Stazione FS)	1h 45m	8:15am	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
Bus	9:30pm	Mestre	1h 50m	11:20pm	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	6:50am	Venice Mestre Train Station	2h 10m	9:00am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	11:20am	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	2h 55m	2:15pm	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures for Venice to Bologna on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:50am	Venice Mestre Train Station	2h 10m	9:00am	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	6:30am	Venice Mestre (Stazione FS)	1h 45m	8:15am	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
Bus	9:30pm	Mestre	1h 50m	11:20pm	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	12:55am	Venice Mestre Train Station	2h 30m	3:25am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	11:20am	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	2h 55m	2:15pm	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures for Venice to Bologna on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:20am	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	2h 55m	2:15pm	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	6:30am	Venice Mestre (Stazione FS)	1h 45m	8:15am	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
Bus	9:30pm	Mestre	1h 50m	11:20pm	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	12:55am	Venice Mestre Train Station	2h 30m	3:25am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	3h 10m	4:40pm	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 2:56 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Venice to Bologna

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Bologna. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7carpool per day

1h 40mAverage Duration

81 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$8 - $122	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$19 - $154	Average Duration1h 33m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$8 - $30	Average Duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Venice and Bologna?

Stops in Venice

A
Venice Tronchetto Train Station
Isola Nova del Tronchetto, 38, 30135 Venezia, Italy
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B
Viale Stazione - Venezia Mestre
Viale Stazione 6, 30171 Venezia, Italy
C
Mestre
Viale Stazione 36, 30171 Mestre - Venice
Visit page
D
Venice Airport
Visit page
E
Mestre Tangenziale
Rotonda Romea, 1, 30175 Venezia VE, Italy
F
fermata dell'autobus Venezia
Via de le Motte, 25, 30141 Venezia, Italy

Stops in Bologna

A
Bologna
B
Piazza XX Settembre
Piazza XX Settembre, 6, 40126 Bologna, Italy
Visit page
C
Stazione Centrale
Viale Pietro Pietramellara, 63, 40121 Bologna, Italy
D
A14 Autostrada Adriatica
A14 - Autostrada Adriatica, 40069 Zola Predosa BO, Italy
E
Via Francesco Petrarca, 21
Via Francesco Petrarca, 21, 40033 Casalecchio di Reno BO, Italy
F
Area di Servizio Cantagallo
km. 198, Autostrada del Sole, , 40033 Casalecchio di Reno BO,, Italy

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,472 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Itabus

4/5947 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

MarinoBus

4/5896 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.3

GoOpti

4.5/5140 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi4

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,171 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

IT bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Venice to Bologna by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Venice to Bologna?
The cheapest bus tickets from Venice to Bologna start from $8. The average price for this route is around $13. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Venice to Bologna?
The average bus trip duration from Venice to Bologna is 2h 30m, covering a distance of 80 miles (129 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 45m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Venice to Bologna route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 32 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Itabus, MarinoBus, GoOpti, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Venice to Bologna?
The earliest bus departs from Venice to Bologna at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Venice to Bologna?
A bus trip from Venice to Bologna generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Venice to Bologna?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is GoOpti, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 140 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Venice to Bologna?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company GoOpti has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Venice to Bologna?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is GoOpti, with a punctuality rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Venice to Bologna?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is GoOpti, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/27

$11

11/28

$11

Today

$11

11/30

$6

12/01

$6

12/02

$6

12/03

$5

12/04

$5

The cheapest trip from Venice to Bologna was searched and found on Dec 3, 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 $69 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 2025-12-03.

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$13	Daily Departures32
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1h 33m	Avg Price$32	Daily Departures39
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time1h 40m	Avg Price$15	Daily Departures7