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Bologna's city centre is compact and largely walkable — most major sites are within 20 minutes on foot. TPER operates the city bus network, and dogs are permitted with restrictions. Trenitalia's high-speed and regional trains connect Bologna to other Italian cities. Bologna is on the main Milan–Florence–Rome axis, making it an excellent hub for a wider Italy trip with a dog.
| Mode | Policy | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| TPER City Bus | Small dogs (or other small animals) in a carrier with dimensions under 55x40x20 cm: free. Larger dogs: require a full child's ticket (same price as adult). All dogs must be on a lead and wear a muzzle. Maximum 1 animal per passenger. Animals may not occupy seats. If an animal soils or damages the vehicle, the owner is liable for cleaning costs. Source: tper.it/regole-laccesso-ai-mezzi | 💡 |
| Trenitalia (National Rail) | Small dogs in an approved carrier (fitting under the seat, max 70x30x50 cm): €3.50 flat fee. Dogs larger than carrier size: child's ticket at 50% of full adult fare, must be on a lead and wear a muzzle, may not occupy a seat. Maximum 1 dog per passenger. Dogs allowed on all Trenitalia service types (Regionale, InterCity, Frecciarossa). Frecciarossa first class: dogs in carrier only. | 💡 |
TPER Bologna bus routes and ticket info: tper.it. TPER animal transport rules: tper.it/regole-laccesso-ai-mezzi. Trenitalia journey planner: trenitalia.com. For day trips from Bologna to Florence (35 min by Frecciarossa) or Venice (1h25 by Frecciarossa), dogs on leads with the appropriate ticket are straightforward. Bologna Centrale station has taxi ranks directly outside for connections that don't suit bus transport.
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