To the centre and the station
- MonorailMarconi Express
From the station linked to the terminal to Bologna Centrale, stopping at Lazzaretto. 5.40 am to midnight, every day. Return €23.30.
€12.80~8 min - BusTPER bus Q
By day to Ospedale Maggiore, at night to Bologna Centrale. Standard city ticket.
city fare~30 min - TaxiTaxi rank at the arrivals exit
Metered, 24 hours a day, with night and holiday supplements.
€15-2515-20 min
Shuttles across Emilia-Romagna and to Florence
| Destination | Service |
|---|---|
| Modena | Direct ATCM shuttle, about 50 minutes |
| Ferrara | Ferrara al Volo shuttle, about an hour |
| Florence | Appennino Shuttle, about 1 hour 30, around ten runs a day, about €20. Or Marconi Express plus a high-speed train from Bologna Centrale in 35 minutes. |
| Cesena, Cervia, Rimini, Riccione, San Marino | Direct shuttle to Romagna, about 1 hour 30 to Rimini, from €20 online |
| Ravenna, Imola, Parma, Reggio Emilia | Trains from Bologna Centrale, after the Marconi Express |
Timetables and fares change: always check on the day you travel.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the Marconi Express?
€12.80 one way and €23.30 return, with the return within 30 days. It links the terminal with Bologna Centrale in about 8 minutes, stopping at Lazzaretto, every day from 5.40 am to midnight.
Is there a cheaper bus?
Yes, TPER bus Q at the standard city fare: by day it runs to Ospedale Maggiore, where you change for the centre; night runs go to the station. It takes about half an hour.
How much is a taxi from Bologna Airport?
Taxis are metered: to the centre expect €15-25, with supplements at night and on holidays.