THE SHORT VERSION
Bologna to Venice at a glance.
- From
- Bologna
- To
- Venice Venezia
- Road distance
- About 154 km
- Straight line
- 131 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~1 h 45 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Venice to Bologna →
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Bologna
Boarding points depend on the operator: some use the local bus station, others collect from their office or your hotel. Your ticket shows the exact place and check-in time.
Arriving in Venice
From Piazzale Roma, take a vaporetto or walk; from Mestre, a short bus or train ride crosses to Venice.
- Piazzale Roma
The bus terminus at the entrance to Venice. Connect to vaporetti (water buses) or walk. - Venezia Mestre
On the mainland. Many long-distance coaches stop here, near the railway station.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
- Check whether your coach ends in Mestre or Piazzale Roma.
- Carry luggage you can manage on bridges and water buses.
KEEP GOING
From Venice, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Venice
More buses from Bologna
GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Bologna from Venice by road?+
About 154 km by road (131 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Bologna to Venice take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 1 h 45 min by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Bologna?+
It depends on the operator: some use the local bus station, others collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Venice to Bologna?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Venice to Bologna guide.
Where does the bus from Bologna arrive in Venice?+
It depends on the operator. In Venice, services use Piazzale Roma, Venezia Mestre. From Piazzale Roma, take a vaporetto or walk; from Mestre, a short bus or train ride crosses to Venice.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Venice?+
From Piazzale Roma, take a vaporetto or walk; from Mestre, a short bus or train ride crosses to Venice.
What kind of bus runs from Bologna to Venice?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Bologna to Venice bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Venice by bus?+
Direct buses from Venice include Florence, Milan, Zagreb, Salzburg, Munich and more. See all connections on our Venice bus page.
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Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Station information reviewed 2026-10-09. Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
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