Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) is about 6 km northwest of the city centre, which makes it one of the easiest Italian airports to leave. Bologna Centrale, at the end of the monorail, is also a main rail hub for Florence, Venice and Milan.
Bologna Airport to the city at a glance
- Marconi Express: the monorail to Bologna Centrale in about 7 minutes. A single costs €12.80 (contactless at the gates or from the machines) and includes 75 minutes on the city's Tper buses after validation.
- Private transfer: fixed and paid in advance. A live Welcome Pickups quote on 12 November 2026 gave €65 from Bologna Airport to Piazza Maggiore (one passenger, pickup on 25 November).
- Taxi: metered, from the rank outside arrivals; usually 15–25 minutes to the centre.
Private transfers from Bologna Airport
For one or two people with light bags the Marconi Express is quick and simple. A transfer makes sense for three or four people, who would pay almost as much in monorail tickets, for hotels inside the historic centre, and for onward trips by road to Modena, Florence or the coast. You can book a Bologna Airport transfer with Welcome Pickups.
Taxi or monorail?
The monorail stops around midnight. After that, or if you arrive with a lot of luggage, use the official taxi rank or a pre-booked driver. The old Aerobus to the station was withdrawn when the Marconi Express opened in 2020.
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How far is Bologna Airport from the city centre?
About 6 km. The Marconi Express reaches Bologna Centrale in about 7 minutes; a taxi takes 15–25 minutes.
How much is the Marconi Express?
€12.80 one way, including 75 minutes on Tper city buses after validation.
Is there a bus from Bologna Airport to the station?
The old Aerobus was withdrawn in 2020 when the Marconi Express monorail opened. The monorail is now the direct link to Bologna Centrale.
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