How to Get from Bologna to Maranello (Ferrari Museum Guide)
If you’re visiting Bologna and want to see the home of Ferrari, Maranello makes a straightforward day trip. Below you’ll find the most practical ways to travel from Bologna to Maranello, how to visit the Ferrari Museum, and how to combine it with a food experience in Emilia-Romagna.
If you’d like to visit food producers in the countryside and be dropped off directly in Maranello, you can join our Foodies Delight Tour from Bologna or Modena.
Getting to Maranello from Bologna
Train + Shuttle (Most Practical)
The easiest way to reach Maranello without a car is by combining train and shuttle:
- Bologna → Modena by train
Frequent regional and high-speed trains run daily. Travel time is about 30–45 minutes.
- Modena → Maranello shuttle bus
The Ferrari Museum shuttle connects Modena station with Maranello and stops directly at the museum.
This option works well for travellers staying in Bologna and avoids the need to rent a car.
By Car
Driving from Bologna to Maranello takes around 45 minutes. Parking is available near the museum, including a municipal car park in Modena if you plan to visit both cities.
Taxi or Private Transfer
A taxi or private transfer is the fastest option but also the most expensive. Practical for small groups or if you are short on time.
Visiting the Ferrari Museum in Maranello
The Museo Ferrari Maranello covers Ferrari’s racing history and road cars — historic Formula 1 cars, iconic supercars, and rotating exhibitions. Visitors can also try the Ferrari driving simulator or join a guided bus tour around the factory and Fiorano test track, subject to availability and separate booking. To visit Ferrari and other Motor Valley factories with a private guide and transport from Bologna, see our Motor Valley tours from Bologna.
Museo Enzo Ferrari in Modena
If you’re already passing through Modena, the Museo Enzo Ferrari focuses on the life of Enzo Ferrari and the early history of the brand. It complements the Maranello museum well and can be visited on the same day.
Where to Eat in Maranello
Maranello has several restaurants popular with Ferrari visitors. The most well known is Ristorante Cavallino, located next to the factory, serving traditional Emilia-Romagna dishes.
Combine Ferrari and Food in One Day
Many travellers use Bologna as a base and combine food experiences with a Ferrari visit. A guided tour allows you to visit Parmigiano Reggiano dairies, traditional balsamic vinegar producers, and prosciutto factories before finishing the day in Maranello.
You can book the Foodies Delight Tour here and end your day at the Ferrari Museum without managing any transport.
Combine Ferrari with Emilia-Romagna’s Best Food
Visit Parmigiano Reggiano dairies, a balsamic acetaia, and a Prosciutto cellar — then end your day at the Ferrari Museum in Maranello. Small groups, private guide, no logistics to manage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the easiest way to get from Bologna to Maranello without a car?
The most practical car-free route is Bologna to Modena by train (30–45 minutes, frequent departures, around €4) followed by the Ferrari Museum shuttle bus from Modena station directly to Maranello. The shuttle runs daily during museum opening hours and stops at the museum entrance. No car hire needed.
How long does the journey from Bologna to Maranello take?
By train and shuttle, allow around 1 hour 15 minutes door to door. By car, the drive is around 45 minutes via the A1 motorway. A taxi or private transfer takes a similar amount of time but costs significantly more.
How much does the Ferrari Museum in Maranello cost?
Ticket prices vary by season and whether you book online or at the door. As of 2026, standard adult tickets are around €17–20. Combined tickets covering both the Maranello museum and the Museo Enzo Ferrari in Modena are available at a discount. Book in advance online to guarantee entry, especially in summer.
How long should I spend at the Ferrari Museum in Maranello?
Most visitors spend 2–3 hours inside. If you add the driving simulator experience or a factory bus tour (subject to availability and separate booking), allow a full half-day. Combining Maranello with the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena makes for a comfortable full-day Ferrari itinerary.
Can I visit both Ferrari museums in one day?
Yes — the Museo Ferrari Maranello and the Museo Enzo Ferrari in Modena are about 20 minutes apart by car or taxi. A combined ticket is available. Start early, visit Modena first, then take the museum shuttle or a taxi to Maranello. Both museums together typically fill a full day.
Can I combine a food tour with a visit to the Ferrari Museum?
Yes — this is one of the most popular day trips from Bologna. Organised tours visit Parmigiano Reggiano dairies, a balsamic acetaia, and a Prosciutto producer in the morning countryside, then drop you at the Ferrari Museum in Maranello in the afternoon. You return to Bologna by early evening. No car or independent logistics required.
About Gabriele
My grandfather had a farm. He delivered milk to the local Parmigiano Reggiano cooperative every morning — the same kind of small family caseificio we visit on our tours today. The cheese was made a few kilometres away. The balsamic vinegar aged in the attic. We ate prosciutto that had been hanging in the cellar for two years.
I took all of this completely for granted, moved abroad, and then spent years being quietly horrified by what passed for Italian food everywhere else. Parmigiano that tasted of cardboard. Balsamic vinegar that was basically caramel syrup. Pasta from a tin. I’m not going to name countries.
I started Emilia Delizia in 2008 because I wanted people to understand what they were missing — and because watching someone’s face when they taste real 25-year balsamic for the first time never gets old. Seventeen years in, same producers, same obsession. Lonely Planet liked it. Channel 4 called us when they needed someone who actually knew the acetaias in Modena. TripAdvisor gave us 4.9 out of 5, which I’m choosing to interpret as proof that the other 0.1 of a star is simply unattainable.
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