Bologna Transportation Tips by Fra.da.

Ferrovie dello Stato Train Review

Bologna can be easily reached by train from the north and the south of Italy. Although Bologna has its own airport you will probably get to Bologna by train, arriving at "Bologna Centrale" railway station. I am not actually a big fan of Italian Ferrovie dello Stato, trains are pretty old and quite dirty, and thay are often late. Be aware if you need to catch two different trains: if the first is late, probably the second won't, and you'll miss it!! When you buy the ticket, don't forget to validate them in the small yellow ticket machines before you board your train. For more infomation, click here.
From the station you can easily get to downtown by bus

Mode: TO

Type: Train

Travelling aroud by bus

You'll probably arrive in Bologna by train at "Bologna Centrale" railway station. The cheapest way to get to downtown Bologna is to travel by bus. Almost all lines leave from the square just in front of the railway station. There are several lines, ask the driver to know which one suits your destinatio. If you want to go to Piazza Maggiore/due Torri, catch the 25, leaving every 5 minutes just in front of the main doors of the station. Don't worry about buying the ticket, you can easily pay on board. Every trip costs 1 € and the ticket made on board at the automatic machine lasts for 1 hour. You need to pay cash, so prepare a 1 € coin.

Mode: AROUND

Type: Bus