City Transfers in Bologna

Today Bologna appeals to all kinds of people. It attracts tourists from every corner of the globe as well as business travellers. Bologna is also a city of students and universities, where life is always vibrant and full of fun. That is why so many young people choose Bologna as a holiday destination.

Transfers to / from Bologna

Let's work out the most convenient way to get to the city, what the taxi fare in Bologna is, and why it pays to use a transfer to Bologna rather than local cab drivers

Bologna airport. Taxis and transfers to the city

Bologna's international airport is named after the Italian electrical engineer Guglielmo Marconi. It is located just 6 km from the city and 200 km from Milan. This airport is considered quite large and busy – it ranks 6th in Italy for arrivals of foreign tourists. That is why travellers should think carefully about how to get from the airport into Bologna while saving time and energy. There are several ways to get to the city:

• bus;
• train;
• taxi;
• transfer to Bologna.

Public transport is only good value if you are travelling light in a small group. Since the fare is about 6 euros per person, a group of three or four people can easily take a taxi for the same money. However, things may not go so smoothly with local taxis at the airport. Firstly, since the airport is so busy, there may simply be no free cars at the taxi rank, and you will have to wait. Secondly, despite all the efforts of the local authorities, cases of visitors being cheated by taxi drivers in Bologna are quite common. The best solution for those who want to save time, money and energy is to book a transfer in Bologna online in advance. This way you can be sure that the car will arrive at the required time, that the fare is fixed and that there will be no extra charges if your flight is delayed. Further advantages of booking a transfer from Bologna airport include:

• a meet-and-greet by the driver at the airport;
• help with luggage;
• the option to book a vehicle with any number of seats, which is ideal if you are travelling in a group of more than 4 people;
• English-speaking drivers, which makes the trip more comfortable and pleasant.

So by choosing a pre-booked taxi from the airport in Bologna, you can be sure your trip will go smoothly.

Taxis in the city – features and nuances

Uber, so familiar to many of us, is not popular in Bologna or anywhere else in Italy. Here it is more expensive than a regular taxi, so do not count on the app too much if you want to save money. Legal local taxis in Bologna are quite easy to recognise:

• the cars are white;
• they wait at designated taxi ranks;
• they are fitted with a meter.

Notably, in Bologna people do not hail taxis in the street by raising a hand – it is not customary here. A car may well stop if you do, but there is no guarantee of a safe journey.

Resorts and holidays from Bologna

In addition to airport-to-hotel transfers, you can book a taxi from Bologna to the country's main resorts:

• ski resorts in the Dolomites;
• seaside resorts, including Rimini, Viareggio, Camaiore and others;
• thermal spas and lake resorts.

In addition, a pre-booked taxi in Bologna is the ideal solution for city tours and trips to nearby towns and villages.