Travelling to and from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport via public transport is a comfortable option that allows you to avoid crossing the restricted traffic zone. In addition to buses, the Marconi Express, a monorail train that connects the airport to Bologna Central station in just a few minutes, has been in operation since 2020.

Bologna Central is a strategic rail hub situated between Northern and Central Italy, served by Trenitalia and Italo trains, that’s perfect for passengers arriving at Bologna Marconi airport who need to get to another city in Emilia or the neighbouring regions.

In this guide, we've gathered all the useful information about the Bologna Airport terminal, schedules, and public transportation to easily reach the city from the airport. Let's get started!

Bologna Airport train station

The Bologna Airport train station is located on the first floor of the passenger terminal.

From the train

Follow the footbridge from the station to the departures area to access the terminal.

From the terminal

From the arrivals area, go up to the first floor and reach the station via the covered walkway.

Bologna Airport serves approximately 40 airlines, including Ryanair, Vueling, easyJet, and Wizz Air. It offers numerous services, such as lounges, official Ferrari shops, and numerous bars and restaurants.

Bologna Airport by bus

Line Q

This is the most convenient and cost-effective way to reach Bologna Airport from the area around “Ospedale Maggiore”, to the northwest of Bologna city. Buses depart every 30 minutes and make 12 stops along the way to the airport and 8 towards the hospital.

This line is included in the urban fare, with tickets costing €2.30 (about £2), and you can also use the monthly and annual urban passes. It also operates as a replacement shuttle for the Marconi Express during the night and, from midnight to 5:40, also stops at the Central Station.

At the airport, Line Q terminates at the Tper stop at the main entrance (during the day) and at the bus service area (after midnight).

Line 54

Serves the Borgo Panigale district with a fixed route from Monday to Saturday and allows for additional stops to be booked.

Outside the province

Buses are available from Florence, Ferrara, Modena, Rimini, Ravenna, and Milan Marittima. Simply search for your dates and route on TrainPal and switch to the Coaches tab on the right in the search results page to buy cheap bus tickets.

How to buy cheap train tickets

Book in advance

Booking in advance can save you money on train fares. Advance tickets are released 6 months before the date of travel for Trenitalia Frecce tickets, 11 months for Italo tickets and up to 5 months for Regional Trains (Treni Regionali). They are only released in limited amounts, so you have to act fast to get the cheapest tickets – and you’ll find the best fares on TrainPal.

Compare Trenitalia & Italo Trains

By using one single platform like TrainPal, you can easily spot which is the cheapest fare among the two providers. You can compare Trenitalia and Italo prices, schedules and service to buy the cheapest, most convenient train tickets for you.

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