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Arrival in Bologna

Bologna is ideally situated in the heart of northern Italy, which makes it easily accessible by car, train, bus, or plane.

Arrival by Train 

For those opting for the sustainable choice of travelling by train, Bologna Centrale Railway Station is your arrival point. It's a major terminal for numerous local, intercity, and high-speed trains connecting to Italy's main cities and neighbouring regions. The station is about 2 km from the main venue, Piazza San Giovanni in Monte 2, and can be reached on foot in approximately 30 minutes.

Arrival by Plane 

Guglielmo Marconi Airport is about 10 km from the city centre, with numerous daily flights from both Italian and international destinations. The airport is connected to Bologna Centrale by the Marconi Express, a monorail service that takes only 7 minutes. The service operates from 5:40 AM until midnight, with up to 8 departures per hour during peak hours. The fare is €12.80 one way and €23.30 round trip. At the airport, the Marconi Express can be reached by going up to the departures level, which is connected to the Marconi Express station by a covered walkway. Once you take the Marconi Express, you should get off at the last stop, Bologna Centrale – Central Railway Station. 

At Bologna Centrale railway station, the Marconi Express is located inside the atrium on Via de’ Carracci, accessible from the Piazza Medaglie d’Oro entrance through the pedestrian underpasses. 

Taxis are also available for airport transfers, with a 30-minute ride to/from the centre costing between €25.00 and  €35.00. The main taxi companies in Bologna are COTABO: +39 051372727 and Taxi Cat Bologna: +39 0514590.