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How to get fromMalcesine to Bolognaby taxi, train, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Malcesine to Bologna by taxi, train, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

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    1. Take the taxi from Malcesine to Aviotaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Avio to Verona Porta Nuovatrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bologna Centraletrain train Fr
    2h 41m
    €17–35

  2. Line 484 bus, line 162 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Malcesine to Gardabus bus 484
    2. Take the bus from Garda to Verona Porta Nuova Stationbus bus 162 / ...
    3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bologna Centraletrain train Fr
    3h 53m
    €18–36

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Malcesine to Desenzano del Gardaferry ferry Sr111 / ...
    2. Take the train from Desenzano to Bologna centraletrain train 8959 / ...
    5h 16m
    €28–44

  4. Drive  186.9 km

    1. Drive from Malcesine to Bolognacar car 186.9 km
    2h 8m
    €34–49

Malcesine to Bologna by ferry, bus, and train

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket€28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 202.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Malcesine, Italy and Bologna, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Malcesine to Bologna. However, you can take the taxi to Avio, take the train to Verona Porta Nuova, then take the train to Bologna Centrale. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Malcesine to Bologna Centrale via Garda, Verona Porta Nuova Station, and Verona Porta Nuova in around 3h 53m.

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