Traveling to Italy and going to visit Bologna?
You are in a right place!
We offer safe, reliable and cost-effective private door-to-door transfers to Bologna from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) and vice versa, as well as any other transfers from Bologna to any destination within Italy or neighboring countries.
Furthermore, you can book our affordable chauffeur service renting a car with driver for several hours or for the whole day to use it in Bologna.
All our drivers are English-speaking professionals, and some of them speak other foreign languages, too. In any case, our 24/7 English-language customer support by phone or by WhatsApp will be at your disposal after placing your order.
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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About Bologna
Bologna is the capital and largest city of the Emilia-Romagna region in northern Italy. With about 400,000 inhabitants, it is the seventh largest city in Italy. Over 1,000,000 people live in its metropolitan area. It is known as the Fat, Red and Learned city for its rich cuisine, red Spanish tile roofs and home to the oldest university in the Western world.
Originally Etruscan, the city was one of the most important urban centers for centuries, first under the Etruscans, then under the Romans, and then again in the Middle Ages, as a free commune, when it was one of the most populous cities in Europe. Famous for its towers, churches and long arcades, Bologna has a well-preserved historic center thanks to a careful restoration and conservation policy from the late 1970s. The city is home to the oldest university in the Western world, the University of Bologna, founded in 1088, with a large student population creating the international character of the city. It was named the European Capital of Culture in 2000 and the UNESCO City of Music in 2006. In 2021, UNESCO designated the city's long arcades as a World Heritage Site.Bologna is a major agricultural, industrial, financial and transport hub, home to many major engineering, electronics and food companies, and one of the largest permanent trade fairs in Europe. According to the latest European Regional Economic Growth Index (E-REGI) data in 2009, Bologna is the first city in Italy and the 47th largest city in Europe in terms of economic growth rate. As a result, Bologna is also one of the most prosperous cities in Italy and is often ranked as one of the top cities in terms of quality of life in the country. In 2020, it ranked first among 107 Italian provinces.
How to get from Bologna to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
Train
The monorail Marconi Express train connects Bologna Centrale railway station with the airport. Trains run every 7 minutes at pick times, the ride lasts 7 minutes, too. The access to the Marconi Express station is in the train station hall on the side of the Carracci street entry.
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 a central location in Bologna to the airport is about 20€. Depending on where you need to go and the traffic, it takes 15 to 30 minutes.
In Italy, you cannot hail a taxi on the street. Therefore, you will need to walk till the nearest public taxi rank or to call a local taxi company by phone. However, it is not always guaranteed that taxi phone operator will be able to speak English. As for the taxi drivers, in Italy they usually do not speak foreign languages.
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 the centre of Bologna to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport 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 away 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 straight at your hotel doors, will help you with your luggage and will safely bring you to the airport 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 transfer online.