12 September 2026

Must-see historical and cultural sites.
The main places in the city centre within walking distance:

Centro storico percorribile a piedi
Bologna's city center is easily explored on foot, with its splendid covered porticoes (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Walking is often the easiest way to explore the main sites.

Public buses
Operated by TPER (buses for the city and the suburbs).
Tickets are available at tobacconists or via mobile app/credit card on board.
Useful lines to/from the city's points of interest and the train station: 28, 35, 38, 39.

Connection to the airport:
Marconi Express monorail from Bologna Centrale to Bologna Airport.
Treni
Bologna Centrale is the main railway hub with high-speed trains to Florence, Milan, Rome, Venice, etc.
Regional trains are available for day trips in Emilia-Romagna and beyond.
Biciclette e monopattini
Bike-sharing and electric scooter options are common for quick commutes around the city.

Contact details for taxis and private transfers
Here are some reliable taxi and private transfer services you can include on your website:
Standard taxi services
Taxi options in Bologna that you can call or book:
Cotabo — Taxi Cooperative in Bologna
TAXI OR NCC BOLOGNA AIRPORT — Highly rated airport and city taxi
Auto Blu Services Bologna – Private Taxi Service — Private Chauffeur Service
Bologna Autoblu NCC — Premium Driver/Taxi Option
Colombo Group — Taxi service with excellent reviews
NCC Amenduni Riccardo — Taxi/Private Transfer
Bologna Airport Taxi – Welcome Pickups — Booked Airport Taxi
Malpighi Taxi Stop — Location of the taxi rank

Advice:
It's easiest to hail taxis at taxi stations; hailing on the street can be rare.
Many services offer online or telephone booking. Car rental agencies (Car Rental) If visitors want more flexibility to explore the city's surroundings:
Car rental contacts
Rhino Rent Bologna — Highly Qualified Car Rental
SIXT Car Rental Bologna Central Station — Car rental in the city center near the trains
Sixt Car Rental Bologna Airport — Sixt at the Airport
Hertz Car Rental – Bologna Central Station — Hertz at the Central Station
Locauto — Car rental in central Bologna
Autovia Bologna Train Station — Car rental near the station
Avis Car Rental – Bologna, Budget Car Rental, Rent a Car — Other Options
Note: The historic center is subject to limited traffic zones (ZTLs), where unauthorized vehicles are prohibited. Be sure to check the ZTL regulations before driving there.
Quick travel tips
Bologna's historic center is compact and easy to explore on foot.
Public buses are cheap and efficient.
For airport transfers, book a taxi or use the Marconi Express.
Renting a car is ideal for day trips into the Emilia-Romagna countryside.