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Viale Farini, 48121 Ravenna, Italy 

Tourist & Transport Information for Ravenna

My website Italy in Photos aims to showcase the beauty and diversity of Italy for our visitors, who are seeking the best experiences in the country. To help you plan your trip, we have added the Tourist & Transport Information section, where you can find useful details about your chosen destination. We have also curated a selection of tourist websites and blogs, so that you can complement the photos on our site with the insights and tips from these sources. We hope that our website will inspire you to make an informed choice and enjoy your visit to Italy.

The Transport section provides comprehensive information about the Nearest International Airports to each destination featured on the website. For added convenience, it also outlines a variety of travel options available from these airports to your chosen destination. These include public transport options such as buses and trains, ensuring cost-effective and eco-friendly travel. We have added a dtails of the Transport Hubs in the Emilia-Romagna Region for those that wish to travel futher away. Whether you’re planning a quick weekend getaway or an extended trip, the Transport section is designed to simplify your travel planning and ensure a seamless journey from the airport to your destination.

Below, you will find links to Trenitalia, the primary train operator in Italy, providing extensive rail connections across the country. Additionally, we’ve included links to Fleibus Bus Services, where available, to help you navigate regional transportation with ease.

For travellers exploring Italy’s picturesque lakes, you’ll also find links to Ferry Companies Operating on the Lakes, offering a scenic and relaxing way to travel.

If you’re visiting Venice, renowned for its unique waterways, we have included Timetables for the Water Taxis to ensure you can seamlessly plan your journeys across the city’s canals. These resources are designed to make your travel planning simple and efficient, providing you with all the necessary tools to explore Italy’s diverse destinations.

Tansport Information

The closest international airport to Ravenna

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) Approximately 80 kilometres away

This airport is the most convenient options for international travel to and from Reggio Emilia.

The best way to travel from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)

to Ravenna

Here are the different modes of transport to travel from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Ravenna:

1. Train
Take the Marconi Express Monorail which connects the airport directly to Bologna Central Train Station in just 7 minutes. Then take a train to Ravenna – Aproximately between 1h 15m and 1h 40m

2. Direct Bus (Cheapest Option) – Take a Diect Bus to Ravenna fro the Aiprot. Aproximately 2h 25m

3. Private Transfer

4. Car Rental

Transport Hubs in Emilia-Romagna

Emilia-Romagna, a key region in northern Italy, has an extensive and well-integrated transportation network. Here are the major travel hubs for airports, trains, buses, and ferries:

Aiports:
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): – The largest and most important airport in Emilia-Romagna.
Ryanair (FR): – Ryanair is the largest operator at BLQ, offering over 60 direct routes across Europe and North Africa.
Routes: London Stansted (STN) – Madrid–Barajas (MAD) – Dublin (DUB) – Barcelona–El Prat (BCN) – Valencia (VLC) – Palermo (PMO) – Catania (CTA) –
Ibiza (IBZ) – Brussels Charleroi (CRL) – Tenerife South (TFS)
Lufthansa (LH): – Germany’s flagship carrier connects BLQ to its major hubs, facilitating global travel.
Routes: Frankfurt (FRA) – Munich (MUC)
ITA Airways (AZ) – As Italy’s national airline, ITA Airways offers both domestic and European connections from BLQ.
Routes: Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – Milan Linate (LIN) – Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)

Parma Airport (PMF): A smaller international airport, mostly handling regional flights and some seasonal international routes.
AeroItalia (XZ): – An Italian carrier providing regional connections within Italy.
Routes: Comiso, Sicily – Trapani, Sicily
Fly One : – A Moldovan low-cost airline offering international flights.
Routes: Chișinău International Airport (RMO) – Chișinău, Moldova

Major Train Stations:
Bologna Centrale: One of Italy’s major rail hubs – High-speed trains (Frecciarossa, Italo) to Milan, Florence, Rome, Venice – Regional trains throughout Emilia-Romagna.
Parma:– Important regional stop on the Milan–Bologna line.
Modena: – On the Bologna–Milan high-speed and regional lines.
Rimini: – Key station for Adriatic coast access, especially in summer.
Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana: Designed specifically for high-speed trains only.

Major Intercity & Regional Bus Hubs:
Bologna Autostazione (Bus Station): – Main intercity and international bus terminal – FlixBus, MarinoBus, and local buses
Rimini Bus Terminal: – Coastal and tourist-area connections.
Modena, Parma, and Ferrara: also have solid intercity and regional bus links.

Emilia-Romagna doesn’t have major ferry ports, as it lies on the Adriatic coast but lacks deep harbours suitable for large ferries.
Ravenna (Porto Corsini/Marina di Ravenna): handles some small cruise ships and occasional ferries.
For major ferry routes (to Croatia, Greece), nearby ports like Ancona (in Marche) are used.

It is advisable to check the latest schedules for these transportation methods as they could be subject to change.