Bologna Central train station

1.6 miles (2.5 km)

Bologna is the lively, historic capital of the Emilia-Romagna region in northern Italy. As one of Italy's major economic and cultural cities, it features galleries of great historical interest, arches, and beautiful monuments. Bologna is an amazing blend of new and old, providing every aspect of what gives Italy its unique charm. With an easy-to-navigate metro system, it’s easier to get around the city as most parts are accessible. Still, the city has a fantastic train station, Bologna Centrale, which lies on the northern edge of the city centre, strategically located to offer connections throughout the country and other cities in the region. The terminal has 24 platforms, with about 800 trains passing through the terminal per day. At the end of the Milan to Bologna high-speed line, the station features high-speed trains connecting to major cities, including Florence, Rome, Milan, and Genoa. If you’re coming from Florence, you’ll arrive in Bologna in less than 35min, but those commuting from Rome can get here in about 2h. From just outside the train station Bologna Centrale, you can conveniently take buses into the heart of the city. Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is just 3.7 miles (6 km)

The Marconi Express monorail goes from the train station to the airport every 10 minutes. The journey takes about 15 minutes total