Basilica di San Francesco, Romagna Travel Guide

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving from a central location in Romagna, first navigate to the A14 motorway. Depending on your starting point, you may need to follow local roads to reach the motorway entrance. Once on the A14, head north towards Bologna. After approximately 80 km, take the exit for 'Bologna Centro' and merge onto the Tangenziale di Bologna (Bologna Ring Road). Follow signs for 'Centro' and take exit 11 for 'Via Calzolari'. Continue on Via Calzolari, which will lead you directly to the city center. Once in the city center, look for parking options nearby, as street parking can be limited. You can park at Parking Staveco or another nearby parking facility. After parking, the Basilica di San Francesco is a short 10-minute walk at Piazza Malpighi, 9, 40123 Bologna BO.

• Train

  If you prefer public transportation, take a train to Bologna Centrale Station. Trains to Bologna are frequent from major cities in Romagna like Rimini, Ravenna, and Forlì. Upon arrival at Bologna Centrale, exit the station and head to the bus stop outside. You can catch bus number 33 or 39 towards the city center. Get off at the 'Piazza Malpighi' stop, which is just a few steps from the Basilica di San Francesco. The entire trip from Rimini to Bologna takes about 1 hour and costs around €6-€10, depending on the train service.

• Bus

  For those in Romagna without direct train access, you can take a regional bus to Bologna. Look for the 'FlixBus' or regional bus services like 'Tper'. Buses typically depart from major Romagna cities like Rimini or Ravenna. The journey may take approximately 1.5 to 2 hours and costs around €5-€15. Once you arrive at the Bologna bus station, you can walk or take local transit to the Basilica di San Francesco located at Piazza Malpighi, 9.