How much is the bus ticket from Venice to Bologna?

The cheapest coach tickets from Venice to Bologna start from £6. The average price for this route is around £10. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Venice to Bologna?

The average bus journey time from Venice to Bologna is 2h 30m, covering a distance of 80 miles. The fastest bus can take 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 00:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

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

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

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

Based on Busbud reviews, 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 Venice to Bologna?

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 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 from Venice to Bologna on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:50	Venice Mestre Train Station	2h 10m	09:00	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	06:30	Venice Mestre (Stazione FS)	1h 45m	08:15	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
Bus	21:30	Mestre	1h 50m	23:20	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	06:50	Venice Mestre Train Station	2h 10m	09:00	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	11:20	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	2h 55m	14:15	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures from Venice to Bologna on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:55	Venice Mestre Train Station	2h 30m	03:25	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	06:30	Venice Mestre (Stazione FS)	1h 45m	08:15	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
Bus	21:30	Mestre	1h 50m	23:20	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	00:55	Venice Mestre Train Station	2h 30m	03:25	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	11:20	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	2h 55m	14:15	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

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

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

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

Next departures from Venice to Bologna on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:45	Venice Mestre Train Station	2h 10m	14:55	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	21:30	Mestre	1h 50m	23:20	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
Bus	09:05	Venice Mestre Train Station	2h 10m	11:15	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	20:25	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	3h 20m	23:45	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	09:05	Venice Mestre Train Station	2h 10m	11:15	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures from Venice to Bologna on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:50	Venice Mestre Train Station	2h 10m	09:00	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	06:30	Venice Mestre (Stazione FS)	1h 45m	08:15	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
Bus	21:30	Mestre	1h 50m	23:20	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	06:50	Venice Mestre Train Station	2h 10m	09:00	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	11:20	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	2h 55m	14:15	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 21:51 CET.

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 £6, 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£6 - £95	Average duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£15 - £119	Average duration1h 33m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£6 - £23	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

3.5/511,458 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Itabus

4/5946 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

3.5/511,165 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 travelling by bus from Venice to Bologna

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

How much is the bus ticket from Venice to Bologna?
The cheapest coach tickets from Venice to Bologna start from £6. The average price for this route is around £10. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Venice to Bologna?
The average bus journey time from Venice to Bologna is 2h 30m, covering a distance of 80 miles. The fastest bus can take 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 00:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Venice to Bologna?
A bus journey from Venice to Bologna produces an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which 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 company has the best Wi-Fi from Venice to Bologna?
Based on Busbud reviews, 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 Venice to Bologna?
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 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

25/11

£8

26/11

£9

Today

£9

28/11

£8

29/11

£6

30/11

£5

01/12

£5

02/12

£6

The cheapest trip from Venice to Bologna was searched and found on 30 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 £53 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 2025-11-30.

Usually Itabus, MarinoBus 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£10	Daily departures32
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time1h 33m	Avg price£25	Daily departures39
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time1h 40m	Avg price£12	Daily departures7