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From Bologna Centrale to Venezia Santa Lucia/Venice S. L.
Journey Summary
1hr 58 min (RV trains)
Daily
Tickets
Book early and save: No
Tickets will cost the same price if purchased at the same station immediately before departure (on these trains).
If you will be buying tickets at the station just before departure - tickets for these Regionale Veloce (RGV/RV) trains will be around 50% cheaper than the price of the faster Frecce and Italo trains.
If you're new to booking tickets for train journeys in Italy, we also recommend taking a look at our guide to Italian train tickets - it should help you save time and money and confusion.
Rail pass users should target these trains and avoid the €10 rail pass reservation fee on the Frecce trains.
Where to book
| Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Trenitalia | from €12 approx | |
| Trainline | from €9 approx |
On this journey
Travelling On
Journey Features
Good to Know
As our guide to travelling by train in Italy explains, travellers often have a choice of train services when making journeys between major Italian cities.
This is the case on this route between Bologna and Venezia/Venice - despite there being no high speed line between the two cities, you can choose to travel on:
(1) Frecce trains
(2) Italo trains
or THESE Regionale Veloce trains.
If you want to make a spontaneous and highly recommended day trip by train from Bologna to Venezia,you will save more than €20 by taking these RV trains each way
And once you have your ticket, you can hop on any Regionale Veloce train in either direction, so they can be the best option on this route.
Rail pass users should target these Regionale Veloce trains for Bologna to Venice journeys.
There is little point in paying the €10 rail pass reservation fees on the Frecce trains, in order to save 25 mins - and rail passes aren't valid on the Italo trains.
Taking these trains:
During the day departures are usually hourly, but there is a two hour gap between around 10:18 and 12:20.
Final Destination: Venezia S. Lucia
All trains also call at: Ferrara, Rovigo and Padova and Venezia Mestre - take care to remain on the train until it arrives in Venezia S. Lucia, for the historic heart of Venezia.
This is a journey that saves the best to last - stay in your seat as the train approaches Venezia S. Lucia, to make the most of the stunning views across the lagoon!
If you are new to travelling by train in Italy, our Italian Train Travel Guide is packed with info and useful links to help ensure you’ll have a stress-free trip.
As our guide to travelling by train in Italy explains, travellers often have a choice of train services when making journeys between major Italian cities.
This is the case on this route between Bologna and Venezia/Venice - despite there being no high speed line between the two cities, you can choose to travel on:
(1) Frecce trains
(2) Italo trains
or THESE Regionale Veloce trains.
If you want to make a spontaneous and highly recommended day trip by train from Bologna to Venezia,you will save more than €20 by taking these RV trains each way
And once you have your ticket, you can hop on any Regionale Veloce train in either direction, so they can be the best option on this route.
Rail pass users should target these Regionale Veloce trains for Bologna to Venice journeys.
There is little point in paying the €10 rail pass reservation fees on the Frecce trains, in order to save 25 mins - and rail passes aren't valid on the Italo trains.
Taking these trains:
During the day departures are usually hourly, but there is a two hour gap between around 10:18 and 12:20.
Final Destination: Venezia S. Lucia
All trains also call at: Ferrara, Rovigo and Padova and Venezia Mestre - take care to remain on the train until it arrives in Venezia S. Lucia, for the historic heart of Venezia.
This is a journey that saves the best to last - stay in your seat as the train approaches Venezia S. Lucia, to make the most of the stunning views across the lagoon!
If you are new to travelling by train in Italy, our Italian Train Travel Guide is packed with info and useful links to help ensure you’ll have a stress-free trip.
From Bologna Centrale to Venezia Santa Lucia/Venice S. L.
Journey Summary
1hr 25 min (Italo trains)
Daily
Tickets
Book early and save: Yes
Online bookings open: 5 months ahead of the travel date
If you're heading to historical Venezia/Venice take care to book tickets to Venezia S.Lucia and NOT Venezia Mestre.
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The express train service between Bologna and Venezia is provided by;
(1) THESE Italo trains
(2) Frecce trains operated by Trenitalia - which match the speed of these Italo trains
(3) slower Frecciabianca trains
There are also slower Regionale Veloce (RGV/RV) trains - if you will be booking tickets at the station on the day of travel, you'll save at least €10 if you take those RGV/RV trains.
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Booking the fastest journey options online:
Tickets for the Trenitalia Frecce trains are placed on sale 4 months in advance, but the Italo train tickets are made available 5 months ahead.
Trenitalia does not sell tickets for the Italo trains - and Italo does not sell tickets for the Trenitalia trains
If you're booking no more than 4 months ahead and have no particular preference for the train that you will be taking, the price and departure times of the Frecce and Italo trains can be directly compared on Trainline or Omio; though look out for the fact that both of these services will charge a booking fee.
Trains departing at different times can be cheaper than others leaving on the same day, so you may need to look through the day's departures to find the cheapest fares.
Where to book
| Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Italo | from €9 approx | |
| Trainline | from €9 approx |
On this journey
Travelling On
Journey Features
Good to Know
Despite there being no high speed line between Bologna and Venezia/Venice, you will have a choice of train services when travelling between the two cities..
You can opt to travel by:
(1) these Italo trains - which aren't sold by Trenitalia, so aren't included when looking up this journey on the Trenitalia website.
(2) Trenitalia's Frecce trains - the fastest of which, match the speed of these Italo trains.
(3) Slower, but cheaper, Regionale Veloce trains.
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Making this journey:
Final Destination: Venezia S. Lucia
All trains also call at: Padova, Venezia Mestre*,
These trains now depart from the AV station (binari/tracks 16 - 19) at Bologna Centrale station.
*If you're heading to historical Venezia/Venice take not to leave the train at Venezia Mestre.
This is a journey that saves the best to last - stay in your seat as the train approaches Venezia S. Lucia, to make the most of the stunning views across the lagoon!
Despite there being no high speed line between Bologna and Venezia/Venice, you will have a choice of train services when travelling between the two cities..
You can opt to travel by:
(1) these Italo trains - which aren't sold by Trenitalia, so aren't included when looking up this journey on the Trenitalia website.
(2) Trenitalia's Frecce trains - the fastest of which, match the speed of these Italo trains.
(3) Slower, but cheaper, Regionale Veloce trains.
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Making this journey:
Final Destination: Venezia S. Lucia
All trains also call at: Padova, Venezia Mestre*,
These trains now depart from the AV station (binari/tracks 16 - 19) at Bologna Centrale station.
*If you're heading to historical Venezia/Venice take not to leave the train at Venezia Mestre.
This is a journey that saves the best to last - stay in your seat as the train approaches Venezia S. Lucia, to make the most of the stunning views across the lagoon!
From Bologna Centrale to Venezia Santa Lucia/Venice S. L.
Journey Summary
1hr 25min (Frecce trains)
Daily
Tickets
If you're heading to historical Venezia/Venice take care to book tickets to Venezia S.Lucia and NOT Venezia Mestre..
Book early and save: Yes
Online bookings open: 4 months ahead of the travel date
The express train service between Bologna and Venezia is provided by;
(1) THESE fastest Frecce trains operated by Trenitalia
(2) Italo trains - which match the speed of these Frecce trains
(3) slower Frecciabianca trains
There are also slower Regionale Veloce (RGV/RV) trains - if you will be booking tickets at the station on the day of travel, you'll save at least €10 if you take the RGV/RV trains.
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Booking the fastest journey options online:
Tickets for the Trenitalia Frecce trains are placed on sale 4 months in advance, but the Italo train tickets are made available 5 months ahead.
Trenitalia does not sell tickets for the Italo trains - and Italo does not sell tickets for the Trenitalia trains.
If you're booking no more than 4 months ahead and have no particular preference for the train that you will be taking, the price and departure times of the Frecce and Italo trains can be directly compared on Trainline or Omio; though look out for the fact that both of these services will charge a booking fee.
Trains departing at different times can be cheaper than others leaving on the same day, so you may need to look through the day's departures to find the cheapest fares.
Where to book
| Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Trenitalia | from €14.90 | |
| Trainline | from €14.90 | |
| Omio | from €14.90 | |
| ItaliaRail | from €14.90 | |
| SaveATrain | from €14.90 |
On this journey
Journey Features
Good to Know
As our guide to travelling by train in Italy explains, travellers often have a choice of train services when making journeys between major Italian cities.
This is the case on this route between Bologna and Venezia/Venice - despite there being no high speed line between the two cities, you can choose to travel on:
(1) these Frecce trains*****
(2) Italo trains - which match the speed of these Frecce trains (generally) - but aren't sold by Trenitalia
(3) Slower, but cheaper**, Regionale Veloce trains.
*There are also, slower, but less frequent Frecciabiana trains from Bologna to Venezia/Venice.
But when looking up this journey, they can be cheaper than these faster Frecce trains, and travelling by them will be more comfortable than travelling on the Regionale Veloce trains.
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**If you can book ahead (usually by at least a couple of weeks), the cheapest 'Super-Economy' tickets for these 'Frecce' trains, aren't much more expensive than the Regionale Veloce trains.
And you'll also have the peace of mind of travelling in a reserved seat.
Though you will have to take the specific train you are booked on to.
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The journey by these Frecce trains:
Final Destination: Venezia S.Lucia
These trains also call at: Padova, Venezia Mestre*
*If you're heading to historical Venezia/Venice take not to leave the train at Venezia Mestre.
These trains NOW depart from the AV high speed station (binari/tracks 16 - 19) at Bologna Centrale station .
This is a journey that saves the best to last - stay in your seat as the train approaches Venezia S. Lucia, to make the most of the stunning views across the lagoon!
Some departures are now by Frecciarossa 1000 trains
As our guide to travelling by train in Italy explains, travellers often have a choice of train services when making journeys between major Italian cities.
This is the case on this route between Bologna and Venezia/Venice - despite there being no high speed line between the two cities, you can choose to travel on:
(1) these Frecce trains*****
(2) Italo trains - which match the speed of these Frecce trains (generally) - but aren't sold by Trenitalia
(3) Slower, but cheaper**, Regionale Veloce trains.
*There are also, slower, but less frequent Frecciabiana trains from Bologna to Venezia/Venice.
But when looking up this journey, they can be cheaper than these faster Frecce trains, and travelling by them will be more comfortable than travelling on the Regionale Veloce trains.
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**If you can book ahead (usually by at least a couple of weeks), the cheapest 'Super-Economy' tickets for these 'Frecce' trains, aren't much more expensive than the Regionale Veloce trains.
And you'll also have the peace of mind of travelling in a reserved seat.
Though you will have to take the specific train you are booked on to.
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The journey by these Frecce trains:
Final Destination: Venezia S.Lucia
These trains also call at: Padova, Venezia Mestre*
*If you're heading to historical Venezia/Venice take not to leave the train at Venezia Mestre.
These trains NOW depart from the AV high speed station (binari/tracks 16 - 19) at Bologna Centrale station .
This is a journey that saves the best to last - stay in your seat as the train approaches Venezia S. Lucia, to make the most of the stunning views across the lagoon!
Some departures are now by Frecciarossa 1000 trains
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