Transport
Bologna Airport to Station: Marconi Express and Alternatives
11 June 2026
From Bologna airport to Centrale station: Marconi Express in ~7 min, fares, timetables, plus bus and taxi compared. A practical guide from your local host.
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Bologna, seen by locals
Practical guides and tips from local hosts: what to see, where to eat, how to get around.
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Buses in Bologna: a Guide to TPER Routes and Tickets
11 June 2026
Getting around Bologna by bus: TPER fares, the Roger app, routes from the station, and the new 2026 tram. How to pay and what to know, from your local host.
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Cycling in Bologna: bike hire and cycle paths from the station
11 June 2026
Cycling in Bologna: RideMovi bike hire, the Tangenziale delle biciclette (8.4 km) and how to get around from the station. Rates, routes and tips from a local host.
Tips
Bologna in the low season: worth it (and cheaper)
11 June 2026
Bologna in the low season: fewer crowds, lower prices and events worth the trip. Months, real climate and practical tips from a host near the station.
Tips
Bologna for business: congresses, trade fairs and stays
11 June 2026
Bologna business travel: BolognaFiere, Cersaie and Cosmoprof, how to get there from the station, and where to stay near the exhibition centre. Practical guide.
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Bologna with children: practical tips for families
11 June 2026
Bologna with children from the station: Due Torri, museums, Giardini Margherita, arcades and pushchairs, where to eat and pacing. Tips from a local host.
What to See
What to do in Bologna in summer: 7 experiences
11 June 2026
Bologna in summer: shaded arcades, the hills and San Luca, Bologna Estate, historic gelato shops and rooftop terraces. 7 practical experiences from a host near the station.
What to See
Bologna in a day: a walking itinerary from the station
11 June 2026
Bologna in one day on foot from Bologna Centrale: Indipendenza, Piazza Maggiore, the Two Towers, the Quadrilatero, the Archiginnasio. Real timings and tips from a local host.
Tips
Cersaie in Bologna: Accommodation for Exhibitors and Visitors
11 June 2026
Cersaie 2026 at BolognaFiere: dates, how to travel from the station to the fairgrounds and where to stay. Rooms 20 m from Bologna Centrale.
Transport
How to Get to Bologna: Train, Plane, Car
11 June 2026
How to reach Bologna by train, plane or car: high-speed rail at Bologna Centrale, Marconi Express from the airport, motorways A1/A13/A14, and the ZTL.
Where to Eat
What to Eat in Bologna: the Typical Dishes You Must Try
11 June 2026
Tagliatelle al ragù, tortellini in brodo, lasagne, mortadella, tigelle and gramigna: what to eat in Bologna and the markets near the station.
Where to Eat
Where to Eat with Children in Bologna: a Practical Guide
11 June 2026
Family-friendly venues near the station: tagliatelle, pizza, gelato and practical tips for eating out with children in central Bologna.
Where to Eat
Where to Eat in Bologna Near the Station
11 June 2026
Trattorias, osterie and markets within walking distance of Bologna station: Via Indipendenza and the Quadrilatero. Practical tips for travellers arriving by train.
What to See
The Two Towers of Bologna: how to visit them and what to expect
11 June 2026
The Due Torri in Bologna: Asinelli (97.2 m, 498 steps, €5), Garisenda not open to visitors, and 2026 closures. Opening hours, tickets, and how to get there from the station.
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Guest FAQ: staying in Bologna near the station
11 June 2026
ZTL, parking, check-in, luggage storage, transport and Wi-Fi: the most frequently asked questions about Bologna and staying 20 m from the station.
Where to Eat
Bologna's Markets: Shopping Like a Local
11 June 2026
The Bologna markets where locals do their shopping: Quadrilatero, Mercato delle Erbe, Mercato di Mezzo. Opening times, local produce and how to get there on foot.
What to See
Museums in Bologna: a practical weekend guide
11 June 2026
Five museums in Bologna for a weekend: Pinacoteca, MAMbo, Civico Medievale, Archiginnasio and Palazzo Poggi. Opening times, prices and distances from the station.
Transport
Car hire in Bologna: ZTL and where to pick up
11 June 2026
Car hire in Bologna: how the city-centre ZTL works (Sirio cameras, hours), where to pick up your car at the station or airport, and how to avoid fines.
Transport
Parking in Bologna near the station: prices and options
11 June 2026
Where to park near Bologna station: ZTL, multi-storey car parks, Tanari park-and-ride and more. Indicative rates and tips for guests arriving by car.
What to See
Piazza Maggiore Bologna: complete guide to the square
11 June 2026
Piazza Maggiore in Bologna: history, dimensions (115x60 m), San Petronio, Palazzo d'Accursio and the Fountain of Neptune. ~15 minutes on foot from the station.
What to See
Bologna's UNESCO Porticoes: a guide from the station
11 June 2026
Bologna's porticoes have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2021: ~40 km in the city centre, 62 km in total. They start from the station along Via dell'Indipendenza. History and practical tips.
Where to Eat
The Quadrilatero in Bologna: a food lover's guide to the market
11 June 2026
Cured meats, cheeses, fresh pasta and osterie in Bologna's Quadrilatero, the historic market ~15 min from the station. What to buy and taste, from a local host.
What to See
The Quadrilatero in Bologna: markets, shops and flavours
11 June 2026
The Quadrilatero in Bologna: the ancient medieval market between Clavature, Pescherie Vecchie, Caprarie and Orefici. What to buy and where to eat.
Tips
When to Visit Bologna: Summer vs Winter
11 June 2026
Summer or winter in Bologna? Climate, average temperatures, trade fairs (Cersaie, Cosmoprof) and pros and cons to help you choose the right time. A guide from a local host.
Tips
How Long to Visit Bologna: 1, 2 or 3 Days
11 June 2026
How much time do you need in Bologna? Practical itineraries from 1 to 3 days: the city centre on foot, museums and hills, San Luca and day trips. Tips from a host next to the station.
What to See
San Luca Sanctuary Bologna: the world's longest portico
11 June 2026
The San Luca portico in Bologna: 3,796 m and 666 arches. How to get there on foot, by bus or by the tourist train, in half a day from the station.
Where to Eat
Street food in Bologna: mortadella and crescentine
11 June 2026
Street food in Bologna: mortadella, fried crescentine, tigelle, piadina and gnocco fritto. What they really are and where to try them near the Quadrilatero.
Where to Eat
Tagliatelle al ragù in Bologna: where to eat them
11 June 2026
Tagliatelle al ragù Bolognese: the registered recipe, the difference from spaghetti bolognese and how to recognise a proper ragù. A practical guide from your hosts.
Where to Eat
Tortellini in Bologna: history, recipe and where to eat them
11 June 2026
Tortellini in Bologna – where to eat them: history and legend, the registered recipe, broth vs cream and where to enjoy them in the city centre. A guide from your host near the station.
Transport
Train from Bologna: Florence, Milan and Venice in a Day
11 June 2026
From Bologna by high-speed train: Florence ~37 min, Milan ~1h, Venice ~1h15. Real journey times, indicative prices, and tips from hosts 20 m from the station.
Tips
Romantic Weekend in Bologna: Itinerary for Couples
11 June 2026
Itinerary for a romantic weekend in Bologna for couples: sunset from San Michele in Bosco, dinner at a traditional osteria, porticoes and the little window on Via Piella.
What to See
What to see in Bologna near the station, on foot
10 June 2026
From Bologna Centrale on foot: Piazza Maggiore, the Two Towers, the UNESCO arcades and the Quadrilatero. Real distances, timings and practical tips from a local host.