Bologna travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bologna

With a population of 366.133, Bologna is a must-see destination in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Bologna deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Bologna

If you’re looking for affordable options, DALP (Via Molino Scarselli 76) and La Taverna Di Roberto (9 Via di San Vitale) are great picks.

When to visit Bologna

Bologna in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 168
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bologna in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 168
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bologna in July, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -1 °C, with an average temperature of 2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 81 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Bologna, with an average rainfall of 43 mm.

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How to Get to Bologna

Plane

When flying to Bologna, you’ll arrive at Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), which is located 6 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Bologna from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 30h 25m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Bologna, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Bologna to Milan takes 0h 56m and costs around S$ 29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about S$ 12 for a 1h 09m trip. Located 1.4 km from the city centre, Bologna Centrale is the busiest station in Bologna. Another popular train station is Bologna San Ruffillo, located 4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bologna is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 200 km from Bologna. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bologna, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Florence, the bus ride to Bologna takes 113 km and will cost you around S$ 12. From Venice, the ticket costs about S$ 10 for a journey of 169 km. The most popular bus station is Bologna Autostazione, located 1.3 km from the city centre of Bologna. Bologna Piazza Roosevelt is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Bologna, you’ll arrive at Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), which is located 6 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Bologna from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 30h 25m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Bologna, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Bologna to Milan takes 0h 56m and costs around S$ 29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about S$ 12 for a 1h 09m trip. Located 1.4 km from the city centre, Bologna Centrale is the busiest station in Bologna. Another popular train station is Bologna San Ruffillo, located 4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bologna is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 200 km from Bologna. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bologna, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Florence, the bus ride to Bologna takes 113 km and will cost you around S$ 12. From Venice, the ticket costs about S$ 10 for a journey of 169 km. The most popular bus station is Bologna Autostazione, located 1.3 km from the city centre of Bologna. Bologna Piazza Roosevelt is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 km from the city centre.

Airlines serving Bologna

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,451 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bologna

From 5-star hotels such as the Grand Hotel Majestic già Baglioni to great affordable options like the B&B Accorsi, Bologna offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around S$ 142 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 251 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Dopa Hostel and Antica Residenza D'Azeglio Room&Breakfast di Charme. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Bologna, with prices from S$ 57 to S$ 764 per night. Santo Stefano is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Bologna are about 16% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bologna

Most booked hotels in Bologna

Hotel Cosmopolitan Bologna
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 107+
NH Bologna Villanova
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 93+
Suite Hotel Elite
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 122+
Holiday Inn Bologna - Fiera
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 121+
Flyon Hotel & Conference Center
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
S$ 91+

Hiring a car in Bologna

Expect to pay S$ 2.69 per litre in Bologna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 32.21 and S$ 42.95. The most frequently booked car type in Bologna is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 88% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.69 per litre in Bologna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 32.21 and S$ 42.95. The most frequently booked car type in Bologna is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 88% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.