Transfer to/from - Bologna airport (BLQ)

Transportation

Bus - TPER (Tel +39 5129 0290) operates line 944 to Santa Viola, Pontelungo, Triumvirato, Birra and Ospedale Maggiore every 20 minutes between 5:00 am and 0:45 am. The fare is €4.00.

The Bus & Fly service (Tel +39 333 200 5157) links the airport with the shopping center, the railway station and the city centre of Ferrara, with a cost of €20.00 and a journey of 1 hour. Departures from 6:15 am to 0:15 am.

In addition, there are direct buses to Calenzano and Florence (90 min.) provided by Appennino Shuttle (Tel +39 555 001 302) for €25.00; to Modena (50 min.; €15.00) and Reggio Emilia (90 min.; €20.00) by SACA (Tel +39 597 107 080); and to Rimini (90 min.) by Shuttle Italy Airport (Tel +39 541 600 100), with a cost of €30.00.

Train - The airport is located 6 km away from Bologna central station, one of the most important in the country. Trains from Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (Tel +39 668 475 475) and Italo (Tel +39 689 371 892) leave from there.
On the other hand, the Marconi Express service connects the airport with Bologna central station in 7 min., with a frequency of 7 min. between 5:40 am and 0:00 am. The fare is €8.70 and the station is located on the first floor of the terminal.

Car rental search

Taxi - There are cabs from Cotabo (Tel +39 5137 2727) and CAT Radiotaxi (Tel +39 514 590) outside the Arrivals area. The trip to downtown Bologna takes 15-20 minutes.

More information on the public transport

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.