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Bologna Centrale Station

Piazza delle Medaglie d'Oro 2, 40121 Bologna, Italy

Bologna Centrale is one of Italy's most important rail junctions, where north-south (Milan–Florence–Rome) and east-west (Turin–Venice) lines intersect. High-speed trains stop here every few minutes. The city centre is 15 minutes' walk or 2 stops by bus.

How to Get to Bologna Centrale

  • Bus: Lines 30 and 35 connect the station to the city centre (Piazza Maggiore, 10 min).
  • Taxi: Taxi rank outside the main entrance on Piazza delle Medaglie d'Oro.
  • Walking: The historic centre is 1.2 km (15 min walk) along Via dell'Indipendenza.
  • From Bologna Airport: Aerobus BLQ (€6, 30 min) runs every 30 min to the station.

Transport at Bologna Centrale

BusLines 30, 35, A, B, C (BRT)

TPER city buses with frequent service

AerobusBLQ line

Airport bus every 30 minutes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bologna Centrale a major high-speed rail hub?

Yes — Bologna is the junction of the Milan–Rome and Turin–Venice high-speed lines. Almost all Frecciarossa and Italo trains stop here. It is the fastest way to travel between northern and central Italy.

How far is Bologna city centre from the station?

The historic centre (Piazza Maggiore) is 1.2 km from the station — about 15 minutes' walk along the covered portico streets, or 10 minutes by bus.