Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) is the main airport route to Marchi Hotel, a four-star hotel in Appalto di Soliera. Driving is the simplest described option, while public transport involves connections through Bologna and Modena.
- Airport: Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
- From Marchi Hotel: about 55 minutes by car
- Driving distance: 53.4 km, according to Rome2Rio
- Public transport: train and bus itineraries are available, with multiple changes
Where is Bologna Airport, and how far is it from Soliera?
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport serves Bologna and is the airport used for journeys to Soliera. It is about 55 minutes by car from Marchi Hotel. Rome2Rio estimates the drive at 39 minutes over 53.4 km, so journey-time estimates vary.
The hotel is at Via Modena Carpi 81, Appalto di Soliera (MO), Italy. Soliera Modenese station is about 22 minutes on foot from the hotel. The Soliera Modenese Station guide covers that local rail connection.
How do you drive from Bologna Airport to Marchi Hotel?
Rome2Rio estimates the 53.4 km drive at 39 minutes and puts driving costs at €9–12. These costs are an estimate, not a quoted toll or fuel charge.
You can rent a car at the airport or arrange another form of road transport. Rome2Rio estimates a taxi journey at 39 minutes and €170–210; confirm prices before you travel.
For the final leg, use Via Modena Carpi 81, Appalto di Soliera (MO), Italy, as your destination. A road journey avoids the train and bus changes involved in public transport.
What public transport can you take from Bologna Airport?
Public transport from Bologna Airport to Soliera requires connections, usually through Bologna and Modena. Rome2Rio’s train-and-bus itinerary takes an estimated 2 hours 47 minutes: take the airport train to Bologna Centrale, continue by train to Modena, then connect by bus toward Ganaceto.
The Marconi Express connects the airport with Bologna’s central railway station in a 7-minute ride. At the airport, reach its station from the terminal’s first floor via a connecting walkway. Bologna Airport says trains run every 7 or 15 minutes; check the operator for frequency details.
A bus itinerary via Bologna Autostazione and Modena Autostazione, followed by bus 500 to Ganaceto, takes an estimated 3 hours 19 minutes.
Another option combines airport bus 944, bus 87 to Castelfranco Teatro, bus 760 to Modena Autostazione and bus 500 to Ganaceto; its estimate is 4 hours 46 minutes. These routes involve several changes, so confirm the connections for your travel day.
Marconi Express tickets are available through the operator’s website, the Roger app and station vending machines. You can also use a contactless credit card or NFC smartphone to access the train.
Bologna Welcome gives fares of €12.80 one way and €23.30 return. The Q bus connects the airport with Maggiore Hospital and Bologna Centrale, runs every 30 minutes and has an urban fare of €2.30.
What should you check before travelling?
Check current transport times, connections and fares before leaving the airport, especially if you plan to travel by bus or train. Services and prices can change, and journeys to Soliera involve transfers.
For local orientation, this guide to Soliera and the surrounding area introduces the town. Before you go, check the official site of Bologna Airport and the relevant transport operator for current service details.
FAQs
How long does the drive from Bologna Airport to Soliera take?
Rome2Rio estimates a 39-minute drive over 53.4 km, while another journey-time estimate is about 55 minutes.
Is there a direct train from Bologna Airport to Soliera?
The described public-transport routes use the Marconi Express to Bologna Centrale, then continue toward Modena and onward by bus. They involve connections rather than a direct train to Soliera.
How long can public transport take?
Estimates for the described itineraries range from 2 hours 47 minutes for a train-and-bus journey to 4 hours 46 minutes for a bus route with several changes.