When the beauty of Venice overwhelms you, get a dose of truth, Italian style. Bologna, just two hours to the south, is home to the world's oldest university and a dozen museums. Book travel by train and meet the locals--Bologna is not a tourist city. Get lost in the crowd at the piazzas and outdoor cafs. Enjoy the famous wine and food here in the real Italy.
Instructions
Get Set for Train Travel from Venice to Bologna
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Prepare to switch gears and move from a heavily touristed area to a city where Italians work and play.
2Decide when to travel and how long you'll stay in Bologna.
3Find schedules, fares and trains on the Trenitalia website (see below).
4Choose between Eurostar (more expensive), Intercity (less expensive) and regional trains; they all run regularly on this route. The regional trains make more frequent local stops; the Eurostar and Intercity trains offer snacks or meals. Note which type of train you'll take and whether this type allows online ticket purchases. You may have to buy it at the station on the day you travel .
5Choose first class, business or second class seating.
Get Tickets for Train Travel from Venice to Bologna
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Book a ticket and pay by credit card using the Trenitalia website before you leave your home or hotel.
7Book tickets through a travel agent in Italy. The Trenitalia website has a section that will give you a list of agents--click on 'Agencies and Ticket Offices.'
8Book your tickets when you travel at the train station ticket counter or automated kiosk.
Get Onboard for Train Travel from Venice to Bologna
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Validate your ticket before leaving the Venice train station at a time-stamping kiosk.
10Navigate through Bologna using the Torre degli Asinelli as a landmark. This tower is centered on all city tourist maps.
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