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Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport

Bologna, Italy

Where to start
Marconi Express monorail to Bologna Centrale, a taxi from the official rank, or Uber Taxi

Bologna Airport is about 6 km north-west of the city. The Marconi Express monorail reaches Bologna Centrale station in about 7 minutes and is the simplest public link. Bus line Q runs every 30 minutes at the urban fare, but by day it goes to Ospedale Maggiore, not the station. It reaches Bologna Centrale only in the early morning and after midnight. Taxis wait at the official rank, and licensed Bologna taxis can also be booked through the Uber app.

Ride Options

Marconi Express

transit

Fastest link to Bologna Centrale

AvailabilityAbout 7 minutes to Bologna Centrale
Pickup NoteFollow the airport signs to the Marconi Express.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Bus Line Q

transit

Urban-fare bus; Bologna Centrale only early morning and after midnight

AvailabilityEvery 30 minutes; daytime trips run to Ospedale Maggiore
Pickup NoteTper stop at the airport entrance; after midnight also Piazzale servizi.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost
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Taxi

taxi

Door-to-door ride into Bologna

AvailabilityOfficial airport taxi rank
Pickup NoteFollow the airport taxi signs outside the terminal.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost

Uber Taxi

taxi

Book a licensed Bologna taxi in the Uber app

AvailabilityUber's own BLQ taxi page confirms airport taxi booking
Pickup NoteRequest in the app and follow its directions to your driver.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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Welcome Pickups

Pre-booked Transfer

Pre-booked transfer to Bologna or the region

AvailabilityBologna Airport pickup — book in advance
Pickup NoteYour driver meets you on arrival; follow your booking confirmation.
Convenience
Relative costCost varies
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SIXT Ride

Chauffeur

Pre-booked chauffeur transfer

AvailabilityBologna Airport transfer — book in advance
Pickup NoteYour driver meets you on arrival with a name sign.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
Book Transfer

Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

Uber Taxi books licensed Bologna taxis from BLQ in the Uber app; follow its pickup directions. The itTaxi app also books licensed taxis.

Taxi

Use the airport's official taxi rank outside the terminal.

Shuttle

No airport shuttle beyond the Marconi Express and line Q.

Transit

Marconi Express monorail to Bologna Centrale via Lazzaretto. Bus line Q to Ospedale Maggiore by day, extended to Bologna Centrale in the early morning and after midnight.

Private Transfer

Welcome Pickups and SIXT Ride offer pre-booked transfers with a driver meeting you on arrival.

Travel Extras

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Local Tips

  • The Marconi Express reaches Bologna Centrale in about 7 minutes.
  • By day, line Q runs between the airport and Ospedale Maggiore, every 30 minutes.
  • Line Q reaches Bologna Centrale only in the early morning and after midnight.
  • Uber Taxi books licensed Bologna taxis through the Uber app; the itTaxi app also books licensed taxis.
  • The airport's luggage-storage service is currently suspended.

Tarmyq local tip

Arriving after midnight? Line Q runs to Bologna Centrale from the airport's Piazzale servizi stop, and Marconi Express tickets validated at the airport are valid on it.

Frequently asked questions

What is the fastest way from Bologna Airport to the city?

The Marconi Express monorail reaches Bologna Centrale in about 7 minutes.

Does bus line Q go to Bologna Centrale?

Only in the early morning and after midnight. By day, line Q runs between the airport and Ospedale Maggiore.

Does Uber work at Bologna Airport?

Uber Taxi books licensed Bologna taxis through the Uber app; it is not a private-ride service.

Is luggage storage available at Bologna Airport?

The airport currently lists its luggage-storage service as temporarily suspended.