Planning your trip to Italy and arriving at Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport?
WelcomeTaxi offers reliable private transfers from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Bologna and any destination across Italy. Enjoy meet-and-greet service, English-speaking drivers, and fixed prices — no surprises. You can also book an hourly hire with driver in Bologna for sightseeing or business trips. Get your instant quote from WelcomeTaxi and book online in seconds.
How It Works
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Choose the route and a vehicle |
| Select service type you need, choose the route (or hourly hire duration), indicate number of passengers and luggage, as well as other necessary details if needed. See the price for different vehicle classes, choose one suitable for you and press Next. |
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Choose the payment method |
| Complete the booking form, choose the payment method, press Make Booking button, make online prepayment (if needed) and get email confirmation. When a driver will be assigned to your job, his phone number will be emailed to you. |
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The driver meets you with a name tag |
| Your driver will meet you on-site with a name tag at the right time. He will walk you to the car and safely drive you to your destination. At the end of your ride, if needed, you will pay in cash or by card-to-card transfer to your driver. |
Our Benefits
English-speaking drivers
Always available — friendly, professional, and communicative.
Fixed prices — no surprises
Know your fare in advance, with no hidden fees.
Meet & greet included
Your driver will wait at arrivals with a name tag.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far in advance should I book a ride?
We recommend booking your transfer or hourly hire service at least 72 hours in advance. If you don’t have that much time, you can request an urgent transfer — we’ll let you know as soon as possible whether we can confirm it.
What pick-up time should I specify for the transfer?
If your transfer starts from an airport or railway station, please specify your flight or train arrival time as the start of your transfer. This helps the driver organize the meeting more accurately.
If your transfer starts from a hotel to an airport, please indicate the time you wish to be picked up at reception. You’ll need to calculate it yourself, allowing extra time for check-in. We recommend adding about 3 hours before your flight’s departure. For example, if your flight leaves at 14:00 and the trip takes 1 hour, your pick-up time should be 10:00.
How do I know if my order has been accepted?
After submitting your booking, you’ll receive an email with all trip details and your order status as “Waiting”. Once we receive and confirm your payment, the status will change to “Accepted”, and you’ll receive another email confirmation.
If you don’t receive the confirmation email, please contact our support team at office@welcome.taxi.
How do I change my booking?
To make changes to your booking, please contact our support team at office@welcome.taxi.
Important note: Requests for changes made less than 72 hours before your trip may be declined.
How can I cancel my booking?
You can cancel your booking in two ways:
- Via the booking page on our website — use the cancellation number provided in your booking voucher, at least 72 hours before the trip.
- By contacting our support team if it’s less than 72 hours before your ride.
Important note: In case of urgent cancellation, we may not be able to refund your deposit. The free cancellation period is stated in your confirmation email.
What should I do if my flight is delayed?
If your flight is delayed by less than 30 minutes, the driver will adjust their arrival time automatically.
If the delay is longer, please inform the driver directly (their phone number is in your confirmation voucher) or contact WelcomeTaxi Customer Support at office@welcome.taxi. Please include your order number and the new arrival time.
Important note: The driver may charge an additional fee for extended waiting time.
How will I find my driver?
For airport transfers, if you’ve added the meet-and-greet option to your order, the driver will meet you in the arrivals area — right after passport control and baggage claim. You’ll see a name sign with your first and last names (or custom text, if specified in your booking).
Important note: We strongly recommend adding the meet-and-greet option to your airport transfer booking.
For hotel pickups, the driver will wait for you in the hotel lobby. Detailed meeting instructions and your driver’s contact number are provided in your booking confirmation voucher.
How can I be sure that my driver will pick me up?
WelcomeTaxi guarantees that your driver will do their best to meet you on time.
Both you and the driver will have each other’s phone or WhatsApp number. Please keep your mobile phone switched on at the time of pickup. If you can’t reach the driver, contact our support team immediately.
I can’t find my driver. What should I do?
If you can’t find your driver, please double-check the name signs again — the driver may have missed you in the crowd.
Try calling or messaging the driver via WhatsApp. If there’s no response within the meeting time, contact our support team.
If necessary, go to the airport’s Information Desk to arrange a local taxi to your destination.
Important note: If the driver fails to meet you, we will refund your payment.
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Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) is an international airport serving the Italian city of Bologna. It is located approximately 6 km northwest of the city centre in the Emilia-Romagna region. The airport is named after Bologna-born Italian electrical engineer and Nobel laureate Guglielmo Marconi.
With its 4,096,287 passengers served in 2021, Bologna Airport is the 59th busiest airport in Europe and the eighth busiest airport in Italy.
How to get from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to the city of Bologna
Train
The monorail Marconi Express train connects the airport to Bologna Centrale railway station. Trains run every 7 minutes at pick times, the ride lasts 7 minutes, too. Passengers arriving at Bologna airport will have to follow the directions to Marconi Express, which will take them to the First Floor of the Terminal, and from there to the walkway connecting with the train station.
Taxi
Taxi can be more convenient option if your hotel in Bologna is far from the train station, or if you have huge bags to carry. The cost of a taxi from the airport to a central location in Bologna is about 20€. Depending on where you need to go and the traffic, it takes 15 to 30 minutes. Be aware that Italian cabbies usually do not speak English, therefore it might be useful to have your exact drop off address written in Italian language.
Uber
Uber operates in Bologna only with its Uber Black service (executive cars suitable for maximum two passengers). The approximate cost of a ride from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to the centre of Bologna is about EUR 27, however this sum may increase due to traffic conditions or elevated demand. Be aware that Uber drivers in Italy commonly do not speak English, either.
Private transfer
Private door-to-door transfer, booked and pre-paid in advance, will be the best option for you if your hotel is far from Bologna Centrale railway station, if you carry a huge luggage with you, if you want to avoid price discussions, or if you prefer to deal with a driver who speaks your language. The driver will meet you with name tag at Arrivals, will help you with your luggage and will safely bring you straight to your hotel or to any other destination in Bologna, in Emilia-Romagna or neighboring region. Click the button below to get our instant quote and book your WelcomeTaxi online.