A quick glance at a map of Bologna and the places to see will show you that you don't have to worry about traffic. The town centre is barely 3 kilometres across and unless you are staying in the surrounding villages, you won't even use the local bus service.

On foot

The best way to explore Bologna is on your own two feet. Walk all the nooks and crannies leisurely twice around and with the right choice of accommodation in Bologna, you'll still have enough energy to hike up one of the towers of Le due Torri.

Just watch out for passing scooters as you move through the centre. Cars are not allowed in the centre.

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Bus

Public transport is provided by TPER.

It operates dozens of bus routes across the city and its surroundings. A list of routes and timetables is available at tper.it/orari. A map of all bus routes can be viewed at tper.it/mappe. However, the website is in Italian only.

Tickets can be purchased at the newsagent and must be marked on boarding.

Bus prices in Bologna:

• Ordinary ticket for 75 minutes - 1,50 eur
• Daily ticket for 24 hours - 6,00 eur
• City Pass (10 tickets for 75 minutes) - 14 eur