Public transport in Bologna is represented by buses, trolleybuses and metro. If bus and trolleybus routes cover the entire city, then the metro has only one branch, but due to its advantages it is very popular with both local residents and tourists.
The cost of a trip on public transport in Bologna is determined based on the duration of the journey. If you plan to travel frequently and extensively within the city, we strongly recommend purchasing daily passes. The price for a single trip on Bologna's public transport starts from 1.5 EUR, and a daily pass for unlimited rides costs only 3 EUR.
Bologna has a special feature, which is the presence of the City Red Bus, a tourist bus line. The panoramic double-decker bus, painted in red, follows a 10 km route and makes 14 stops at the most popular and visited landmarks in Bologna. The bus departs from the square near the train station.
You can plan your journey on public transport yourself by visiting the website of the Bologna public transport company, ATC Bologna. Enter the names of your desired destinations using Latin characters, and the website will provide you with several travel options. If a transfer is necessary, you will be given a mini-map.
The main advice for tourists using public transport in Bologna is to validate your ticket immediately upon boarding. The penalty for traveling without a valid ticket is 80 EUR.
