Bologna Travel Forum

Hi

I am considering going to Bologna for about 3 nights maybe early December. Was going to book flights independantly and stay somewhere cheap for financial reasons. Can anyone tell me, how far is the airport to the city of Bologna and what is the best travel method from the airport to our hotel which is near to the centre of the city.

Also, is Bologna a good place to visit, is it expensive and is there much to see?

Thanks
Joe

We have a small Renault Twingo which we use when travelling to from Bologna Marconi airport to our italian cottage in Tuscany. We cannot afford to leave it in the airport car parks. Does anyone know of a car storage facility a taxi ride away from the airport? We do not mind paying a reasonable fee. It does not need to be undercover but that would be nice. We used to leave it at a friends home near Forli when Ryanair flew there. Now when we travel we have to get to and from Forli aswell. Can anyone offer any advice? Kind Regards. Eileen

I am flying into London from the US next week. Then with friend flying to the South of France, driving a bit and ending up in Bologna. My friends are flying back to London since they live and work there. I will have about a week to spend...anywhere in Europe...and then I have to get back to London to fly back to the US. I'm not trying to be too cheap, but affordable with my travel (train vs flying where it makes sense). I feel like I can make two stops. I thought about a train to Switzerland, then train to Paris, then back to London. Or fly to Paris, train to Amsterdam, then back to London. Barcelona has also crossed my mind.

Unfortunately not too specific, but any advice/ideas are helpful. Thanks.

-novice traveler

Hi @ all VT members,

i go an travel to Bologna on Oct 28 and i am not sure what to bring or wear. How is the weather normally? A friend told me he was there and it was very warm, about 25 degress, but i canīt imagine this.

may you have any idea for a cheap accomodation for me... would be great...
i think ybout to stay not all the tine in bologna, but where to go and what to do....

cheers,

Jade

I will be flying into Bologna Marconi Airport, Then picking up a rental car to visit other regions of Italy. I would love to stop and have lunch in Bologna at a family style tratoria/restaurant. But I will have the rental car with me. Can anyone suggest a good home style tratoria? What about parking?
Also My flight back home from Marconi airport is early in the morning. Can anyone suggest a clean b&b/hotel where I can also park my rental car, within one hour of the airport. I don't want to spend more than 95 euro for a double room. Grazie sararosa

Hi everyone:

How to get:
- San Marino-Ravenna
- San Marino Bologna

By train? In case there are trains in San Marino.

Thanks.

Santi

What is the quickest most economical way to get from the Milan train station to Linate airport. Is there a shuttle? How often does it run and what is the cost? Would a taxi be a better option? Rate?

I have read the distance between these locations is only 7km or 4 miles. The only reference to a shuttle is the STARFLY, and it takes 30 minutes. Could this be true?

Could you recommend one? This should be near the city center or near the train station. I can spend around 50 euros per night for a single room.

Thanks!

I'm looking for a cheap hotel near the train station in Bologna. I can spend around 50 euros for a single room. Could you recommend any?

I just heard that the Bologna Central station is closed this sat-sun

I am arriving Sat early morning to BLQ, was planning to take the aerobus to train station, leave my luggage in storage there for a few hours and check out Bologna. I was planning to take a late evening train to Florence.

Wow, any suggestions on what I should do now?

thanks

I will attend a course at the University of Bologna (at Strada Maggiore) and I plan to stay at the Hotel Pedrini but found two addresses. One is 0.3 km (NW) away from the University and the other is 0.6 km (SE) away.

Which one is the main hotel?

Hotel Pedrini
Strada Maggiore, 79, 40125 Bologna, Bologna (Emilia Romagna), Italy 0.3 km

Hotel Pedrini Di Clelia Mengozzi EC Sas
Strada Maggiore, 79/2, 40125 Bologna (BO), Italy 0.6 km

Thank you in advance for your help.

Susan

I am flying Ryan air into Bologna, arriving at BLQ early Saturday morning.

I see that I can take a bus from BLQ to get to the Bologna station. I was wondering if there is option to store luggage at the station b/c I plan to leave my luggage and explore Bologna for a day. My wife and I then plan to catch the late evening train to Florence.

Also how much does it cost to store luggage there?

Also, any suggestions on what to do for a day in Bologna will be appreciated?

thanks,

neel

We are a group of 4-6 (age 26-29), planning to visit Italy and onwards (back-packing) in June, 2009. We would like to travel and visit as many places as possible and that too with minimum amount of time and money. I have made the following tentative itinerary with 2nd class fares (in Euros) on Regional Trains:

Points; Date; Fares; Duration
Milan-Venice; 9-Jun-09; 14.50; 07:25-10:49
Venice-Bologna; 9-Jun-09; 8.90; 19:57-22:04
Bologna-Florence; 10-Jun-09; 5.40; 06:45-08:21
Florence-Pisa; 10-Jun-09; 5.60; 11:57-13:06
Pisa-Rome; 10-Jun-09; 17.65; 17:45-21:50

Question # 1: Kindly let me know if there are any one-way combined tickets available from Milan to Rome (via Florence and Pisa) effective for two consecutive days that cost less than the combined fare of the above itinerary? I am asking this question after searching on Eurail and trenitalia.

Question # 2: Can we stay at Bologna Railway Station for the whole night (Rest Rooms, other options)?

Could I please have a recommendation for a budget (under 70 euro) hotel or B & B in Bologna? It can be a very simple place, just clean with an ensuite bathroom. We are traveling by train and need a place close to sites and train station. Thank you!

Hi, there's a cheap hotel I've found (Hotel Imperial)in Bologna, it's a bit out of the city centre but apparently is easily accessible because it's on the number 25 bus route. So can anyone tell me how good a servcie is the number 25? What time does the last bus leave the centre of Bologna?

Thanks
Rachel

can anyone suggest a fairly decent female hostel which is within walking distance of the university of bologna. rent between 300-400 euro a month. need the info as soon as possible. can anyone help urgently

hi..i am coming in with my sister who is joining uni of bolognia. i need to have a hotel close to the university area. willing to bay anything beteween 60-90 euros a night. can anyone help? what about things to do and is it safe to move about at night? which are good places to go in the evenings for a little music, food n dance. will appreciate your help. what about transportation from airport to university etc. what is the cost. Should we fly from rome to bologna or milan to bologna. please advise

I will be in Bologna at the end of August for 2 weeks on a business trip and my wife will accompany me. We would like to visit Venice for a day trip, is there a bus service between the 2 cities, if so, how long is the journey and any approx cost?.

Many thanks, Tom.

I will be in Bologna end of september. How would I buy a match ticket - would it be at the stadium before the game - would I need ID - any idea of approx cost in Euros - where would best spot be in stadium for tourist

Thanks
Gerry

I'm thinking of going to Bologna on 5th Aug for a few days but I've been reading that it's like a ghost town. Will all bars/shops/restaurants be closed?

Hello!
I will be traveling with friends to Bologna in June and while the ladies in the group are enjoying a cooking class, the guys are interested in renting motorcycles and touring the countryside for the day. Do you have any advice about where they could rent the motorcycles for just a day, or where they should tour around Bologna?
Thanks!

Does anyone know where I could rent a 125cc in bologna or modena for a week in June?

Hi All,
Just wondering if anyone knows anything about this hotel.
Hotel Holiday - Bologna Via Bertiera 13 - 40100 Bologna
I can get a great deal of 76 euro a night at the moment and was just wondering if anyone had stayed there. (Unless I get really bad reviews then I'll book it!, and by bad review, I don't mean small shower and bad coffee!)
Ciao,
Kelly

Can I get to Bologna departing from Siena by bus? If so, how long does this trip would take and how much would it cost? Thanks!

I will be traveling by myself on Fri, May 2nd through Bologna. Does anyone have any recommendations for what to do with a free day in Bologna? I am a foodie, so I will definitely be checking out the cuisine, but what else is essential? Also, what is there to do in Bologna on a Friday night? (Because I will be alone, I would like to stay in a safer area of town.) Are there any places where I can meet some fun natives? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

I'm flying into Bologna (Forli) Airport at the end of May to watch the Moto GP at Mugello and was wondering if anyone has any advice for the best method of travelling between the two places (Trains, buses ect) I also like the idea of perhaps renting a motorbike or scooter and riding to Mugello so I would love to know the location of the nearest rental shop to the airport.

Any help much appreciated :-)

Hello,
I will be in Bologna for 2 days on april 22-24. I will be here for work and needing to go to the exhibition center for the trade shows. im looking for a hotel that is in a good location close to the trade center and also close to the city center. I am also looking to spend about 180 euros a night; any recomendations? Also, where is their a good place to eat for single people?

I'm a US student and just finished studying in Italy for 6 months. My friend and I want to spend the month of June in Bologna. Any advice on how to find a cheap apartment for the month? Also what price range should we expect?

Also any information on what Bologna is like during the summer would be great!

Thanks :)

Hello Everybody,
I'll be going to Bologna on 24th April and hoping to get a flat for a month from 25th April to 24th May 2008.
If anyone has any news for that including the rental fees, please inform me.
Your help is greatly appreciated....

Hi All,

I am planning a trip to Italy in July 2008. We are finishing in Bologna and would like to make an additional stop for 3 days in Europe before flying onto Copenhagen.

Our first choice is Prague (or maybe Berlin), but I am going crazy trying work out the travelling. I have been searching discount airline and looked at Trenitalia for trains, but am very confused.

Does anyone know the easiest to fly from Bologna to Prague?

If we have to go via another city (eg. Milan, Pisa or Rome) which airport is the easiest to get to from Bologna?

Thanks very much