How much is the bus ticket from Bologna to Venice?

The cheapest bus tickets from Bologna to Venice start at R 115. The average price for this route is around R 185. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Bologna to Venice?

The average bus journey time from Bologna to Venice is 2h 30m, covering a distance of 129 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1h 45m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Bologna to Venice route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 30 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Itabus , MarinoBus , BlaBlaCar Bus , GoOpti .

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

The earliest bus departs from Bologna to Venice at 02:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:30.

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

A bus trip from Bologna to Venice produces an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Bologna to Venice?

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 Bologna to Venice?

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

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Bologna to Venice?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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 Bologna to Venice?

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 Bologna to Venice from R 87 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Bologna to Venice on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:55	Bologna Autostazione	2h 35m	05:30	Venice Mestre Train Station	Cheapest
Bus	20:35	Bologna Autostazione	1h 45m	22:20	Venice Mestre (Stazione FS)	Fastest
Bus	04:10	Bologna Autostazione	1h 50m	06:00	Mestre	No tags
Bus	02:55	Bologna Autostazione	2h 35m	05:30	Venice Mestre Train Station	No tags
Bus	04:15	Bologna Autostazione	2h 45m	07:00	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	No tags

Next departures from Bologna to Venice on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:45	Bologna Autostazione	2h 10m	16:55	Venice Mestre Train Station	Cheapest
Bus	20:35	Bologna Autostazione	1h 45m	22:20	Venice Mestre (Stazione FS)	Fastest
Bus	04:10	Bologna Autostazione	1h 50m	06:00	Mestre	No tags
Bus	04:40	Bologna Autostazione	2h 34m	07:14	Venice Mestre Train Station	No tags
Bus	04:15	Bologna Autostazione	2h 45m	07:00	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	No tags

Next departures from Bologna to Venice on 1 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:45	Bologna Autostazione	2h 10m	16:55	Venice Mestre Train Station	Cheapest
Bus	20:35	Bologna Autostazione	1h 45m	22:20	Venice Mestre (Stazione FS)	Fastest
Bus	04:10	Bologna Autostazione	1h 50m	06:00	Mestre	No tags
Bus	04:40	Bologna Autostazione	2h 34m	07:14	Venice Mestre Train Station	No tags
Bus	04:15	Bologna Autostazione	2h 45m	07:00	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	No tags

Next departures from Bologna to Venice on 2 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:20	Bologna Autostazione	2h 9m	21:29	Venice Mestre Train Station	Cheapest
Bus	20:35	Bologna Autostazione	1h 45m	22:20	Venice Mestre (Stazione FS)	Fastest
Bus	04:10	Bologna Autostazione	1h 50m	06:00	Mestre	No tags
Bus	02:55	Bologna Autostazione	2h 35m	05:30	Venice Mestre Train Station	No tags
Bus	04:15	Bologna Autostazione	2h 45m	07:00	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	No tags

Next departures from Bologna to Venice on 3 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:20	Bologna Autostazione	2h 9m	21:29	Venice Mestre Train Station	Cheapest
Bus	20:35	Bologna Autostazione	1h 45m	22:20	Venice Mestre (Stazione FS)	Fastest
Bus	04:10	Bologna Autostazione	1h 50m	06:00	Mestre	No tags
Bus	04:40	Bologna Autostazione	2h 34m	07:14	Venice Mestre Train Station	No tags
Bus	04:15	Bologna Autostazione	2h 45m	07:00	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	No tags

Next departures from Bologna to Venice on 4 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:20	Bologna Autostazione	2h 9m	21:29	Venice Mestre Train Station	Cheapest
Bus	20:35	Bologna Autostazione	1h 45m	22:20	Venice Mestre (Stazione FS)	Fastest
Bus	04:10	Bologna Autostazione	1h 50m	06:00	Mestre	No tags
Bus	04:40	Bologna Autostazione	2h 34m	07:14	Venice Mestre Train Station	No tags
Bus	04:15	Bologna Autostazione	2h 45m	07:00	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	No tags

Next departures from Bologna to Venice on 5 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:20	Bologna Autostazione	2h 9m	21:29	Venice Mestre Train Station	Cheapest
Bus	20:35	Bologna Autostazione	1h 45m	22:20	Venice Mestre (Stazione FS)	Fastest
Bus	04:10	Bologna Autostazione	1h 50m	06:00	Mestre	No tags
Bus	04:40	Bologna Autostazione	2h 34m	07:14	Venice Mestre Train Station	No tags
Bus	04:15	Bologna Autostazione	2h 45m	07:00	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:50 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Bologna to Venice

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Venice. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 171, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8carpool per day

1h 40mAverage duration

131 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 115 - R 1 051	Average duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 331 - R 2 510	Average duration1h 34m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 171 - R 436	Average duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bologna and Venice?

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

Stops in Venice

A
Viale Stazione - Venezia Mestre
Viale Stazione 6, 30171 Venezia, Italy
B
Venice Tronchetto Train Station
Isola Nova del Tronchetto, 38, 30135 Venezia, Italy
Visit page
C
Venice Airport
D
Mestre
Viale Stazione 36, 30171 Mestre - Venice
Visit page
E
Tronchetto Stazione
Isola Nova del Tronchetto, 500, 30135 Venezia, Italy
F
fermata dell'autobus Venezia
Via de le Motte, 25, 30141 Venezia, Italy

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512 162 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Itabus

4/5975 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi3.1

MarinoBus

4/5908 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.3

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 392 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

GoOpti

4.5/5140 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness4.9

WiFi4

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bologna to Venice by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Bologna to Venice?
The cheapest bus tickets from Bologna to Venice start at R 115. The average price for this route is around R 185. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Bologna to Venice?
The average bus journey time from Bologna to Venice is 2h 30m, covering a distance of 129 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1h 45m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Bologna to Venice route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 30 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Itabus, MarinoBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, GoOpti.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Bologna to Venice?
The earliest bus departs from Bologna to Venice at 02:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bologna to Venice?
A bus trip from Bologna to Venice produces an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Bologna to Venice?
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 Bologna to Venice?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company GoOpti has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Bologna to Venice?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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 Bologna to Venice?
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

28/01

R 139

29/01

R 138

Today

R 139

31/01

R 119

01/02

R 129

02/02

R 99

03/02

R 119

04/02

R 99

The cheapest trip from Bologna to Venice was searched and found on 04 Feb 2026 with a price of R 99

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

You can expect to pay from R 99 to R 838 for a bus ticket from Bologna to Venice based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 99, which is on 2026-02-04.

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 Bologna to Venice?

The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time2h 30m	Avg priceR 185	Daily departures30
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time1h 34m	Avg priceR 471	Daily departures38
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time1h 40m	Avg priceR 263	Daily departures8