How to get around

 BY CAR

If you reach Bologna by car, you should be aware that the historic centre, like many Italian cities, consists largely of a restricted traffic zone (ZTL) and subjected to the activation of the 30 km/h speed limit on streets in the historic city centre.

➝ Read more about ZTL (italian version only)

➝ Read FAQs about Bologna 30 km/h (italian version only)

Where to park your car

Bologna offers a variety of parking services. If you wish to access facilities within the ZTL zone, you should contact the manager of the car park or garage to obtain an entry permit.

Car parks in or near the centre:

• Parcheggio di Piazza VIII Agosto
• Parcheggio Via Riva Reno
• Parcheggio Ex-Staveco
• Parcheggio Autostazione
• Parcheggio Abycar
• Nuovo Parcheggio Stazione
• Parcheggio G.T.
• Parcheggio Bologna Centrale P1 - Metropark
• Parcheggio Bologna Centrale P2 - Metropark
• Parcheggio Bologna Centrale P3 - Metropark 

Check available parking spaces in the VIII Agosto, Riva Reno and Autostazione car parks in Bologna➝

Updated info every 15 minutes

Interchange car parks (you can leave your car here and reach the centre by other means)

• Parcheggio Tanari
• Parcheggio Prati di Caprara
• Parcheggio Antistadio

All other facilities:

• Parcheggio Fiera Sud Piazza Costituzione
• Parcheggio Fiera Nord Michelino
• Parcheggio S. Orsola
• Parcheggio Astronolo
• Parcheggio Ghisello
• Parcheggio Parco Nord
• Parcheggio S. Viola - Ferriera
• Parcheggio Garage Triumvirato
• Parcheggio Certosa

For more information visit the official website (italian version only)

 CAR SHARING

Visitors can avail of the following car sharing services: 

CORRENTE
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ENJOY
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 BY BUS 

TPER is the transport company operating in the city, as well as providing extra-urban connections in the province.

Tickets can be purchased at Tper sales points or more easily at tobacco shops and some newsagents. The price of a single ride is €1.50, valid 75 minutes from validation. When specified, tickets can also be purchased on board by credit card at the same fare, or by coins at the automatic machines for €2.

 BY TAXI

Taxis can be found at designated stations around the city and also offer service by reservation. Taxis cannot be stopped on the street. Please refer to the following companies:

CAT

Visit the website ➝

COTABO
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Reserve your ride in the App ➝

 BY BIKE

RIDEMOVI is the city's bike sharing service. Download the app (Android and IOS) for more information. RIDEMOVI is complemeted by several bike rental services in the city, for example online here.

Generally, getting around by bike is even easier, with the Bicipolitana cycle routes, parking spaces in the racks scattered around the city, and widespread cycle stations. Find out more information on the Municipality's website.