Motor Valley from Bologna: Ferrari, Lamborghini, Ducati and Imola (2026)
A Motor Valley day from Bologna usually means Ferrari, and it works without a car: take a regional train to Modena, then the museum shuttle to Maranello. Adult admission is €27 per museum from October through April and €32 from May through September.
Bologna is a practical base for four major stops: Ducati in Borgo Panigale, Lamborghini in Sant’Agata Bolognese, Ferrari in Modena and Maranello, and the Imola circuit. One museum fits into a half day, and combining several sites normally takes a full day. Prices, opening hours and closing days below come from the official sites linked in each section.
Quick Comparison: The Four Motor Valley Stops
| Stop | From Bologna | Adult Price | Opening | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari, Maranello and Modena | Regional train to Modena, then the shuttle at 10:40 or 15:20 | €27 or €32 per museum, €38 or €42 for both | 9:30 to 19:00 from April to October, 9:30 to 18:00 from November to March | Formula 1 and road cars |
| Lamborghini, Sant’Agata Bolognese | TPER bus 576 from the Autostazione, or a car (less than 40 km) | €18 at our last check | Daily, 9:30 to 18:00 from October to April, 9:30 to 19:00 from May to September | Supercar design and production-line tours |
| Ducati, Borgo Panigale | Suburban train to Borgo Panigale, then bus 13, or a car (parking 200 meters away) | €18, plus a €2 online booking fee | Daily, 9:00 to 18:00, closed on Wednesdays | Motorcycles and racing history |
| Imola circuit | Regional train, about 30 minutes | Bus tour from €18, shuttle tour €35 | Guided tours on set dates | Circuit laps and the Senna Memorial |
Which Motor Valley Day Fits You?
For a Ferrari-only day, travel independently via Modena and the museum shuttle. If you want Ferrari plus food producers, a full-day tour reduces the number of separate transfers, and our Bologna to Modena day trip guide compares the options. If you want Ferrari, Lamborghini and Pagani in one day, a full-day organized tour or a car avoids chaining several separate public-transport legs.
Ferrari: Two Museums, Two Towns
Ferrari has two museums: Museo Ferrari in Maranello and Museo Enzo Ferrari in Modena. Museo Ferrari focuses on the company today and its racing history, including Formula 1. Museo Enzo Ferrari occupies a yellow-roofed modern building beside Enzo Ferrari’s birthplace and his father’s workshop.
Adult admission for one museum is €27 from October through April and €32 from May through September. The two-museum pass costs €38 or €42 for the same periods, and you must visit both museums within 48 hours. Ferrari lists the current prices on its museum tickets and passes page.
If you travel by regional train, show your one-way Trenitalia Tper Emilia-Romagna ticket at the museum ticket office. Ferrari then charges €20 for one museum or €32 for both. The ticket must have been used in the current year. Buy it on the Trenitalia site or at the station.
Getting to Maranello Without a Car
Take a regional train from Bologna Centrale to Modena, then use the dedicated Ferrari Museums shuttle. It leaves Modena station at 10:40 and 15:20, calls at Museo Enzo Ferrari five minutes later and reaches Maranello at 11:15 and 16:00. Return departures from Maranello are at 14:45 and 18:00, arriving at Modena station at 15:20 and 18:30.
The operator, Vivara Viaggi, charges €12 for an adult round trip and €6 for a single trip from Modena. Online booking is required, and a date that shows no availability means the shuttle is full.
The same operator runs a coach from Bologna Autostazione at 09:00, reaching Museo Ferrari at about 10:15, for €22 per adult. Its return services go to Modena, not Bologna, so you come back to Bologna by train. Our guide to day trips from Bologna by train has the regional timetable basics.
Driving a Ferrari
Road-driving experiences depart from Maranello. Driver requirements depend on licence type and nationality, so check the provider terms before booking.
Lamborghini in Sant’Agata Bolognese
The Automobili Lamborghini Museum is at Via Modena 12 in Sant’Agata Bolognese, less than 40 km from Bologna. It is open every day, from 9:30 to 18:00 between October and April and from 9:30 to 19:00 between May and September, with the last entry one hour before closing. Lamborghini closes early on a few event days, so check the dates on the official museum page.
Adult admission was €18 at our last check. The official page does not list prices, so confirm the price when you book, which Lamborghini recommends. The museum also offers guided tours of its production lines, starting from the museum.
Sant’Agata Bolognese has no train station of its own. TPER bus 576 runs there from Bologna, or you can take the train to Crevalcore and continue on the same bus. Check the timetable for your date on the TPER timetable pages, and book the museum or a production-line tour through Lamborghini’s official museum page.
Ducati in Borgo Panigale
The Ducati Museum is at Via Antonio Cavalieri Ducati 3 in Borgo Panigale, on the western edge of Bologna. It is open Monday to Sunday from 9:00 to 18:00, with the last entry 30 minutes before closing, and it is closed on Wednesdays. In 2026 Ducati also lists closures on 22 October and on 24, 25, 26 and 31 December. Bologna Welcome’s Ducati Museum listing notes an exception to the Wednesday closure in August.
Adult admission is €18, plus a €2 booking fee for each ticket bought online. Entry is guaranteed only to visitors who book and hold an online ticket. Holders of a Trenitalia Tper pass, or of a regional ticket valid for travel to Bologna on the same day, pay the reduced €16 rate.
Ducati also offers guided factory tours on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, including English-language tours in the morning and the afternoon. Check the Borgo Panigale Experience page for current times and prices. A factory tour ticket includes museum admission, and visitors must wear closed shoes.
From Bologna Centrale, take a suburban train from the west platform toward Porretta Terme or Vignola to Borgo Panigale station, a ride of about 10 minutes. Climb the stairs to the street, take bus 13 toward Via Normandia and get off at the third stop, Borgo Panigale – Museo Ducati. Ducati’s directions page puts the fare at €1.30 to €1.50 and lists a taxi at about €15 for a 20-minute ride. A public car park for cars, motorcycles and coaches lies 200 meters from the entrance, in the direction of Via Marco Emilio Lepido.
Imola and the Enzo e Dino Ferrari Circuit
Imola is about 30 minutes from Bologna by train, with several services each hour. The Imola Faenza Tourism Company runs the official guided visits. The bus tour costs from €18 and lasts about 1 hour 30 minutes. It includes two laps of the track, stops at the starting grid and Tamburello, a visit to the Ayrton Senna Memorial and the paddock with the pit boxes.
The shuttle tour costs €35 for adults and €25 for children under 13. It lasts about 1 hour 15 minutes, adds Race Control and the podium, and leaves at 12:30 or 13:00 on set dates. Both tours start at the Info Point on Piazza Ayrton Senna da Silva 2, where you should arrive 30 minutes early. Bus tours on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays cost extra, and the schedule changes with track activity.
Formula 1 has no Imola round on its 2026 calendar. Our Imola day trip guide has the details, including the historic center and the Senna Memorial.
Driving Yourself
A car makes it easier to combine Lamborghini, Ferrari and a food producer in one day. Do not enter Bologna’s historic-center ZTL unless your vehicle is authorized: the main ZTL restricts traffic from 7:00 to 20:00 every day and is monitored by an electronic system. Hotels and public garages inside the ZTL can arrange access, so confirm the procedure before driving in.
Sample Motor Valley Days
- Ferrari without a car: Take a regional train from Bologna Centrale to Modena and board the 10:40 shuttle, which reaches Museo Enzo Ferrari at 10:45 and Maranello at 11:15. Return at 14:45 or 18:00, arriving at Modena station at 15:20 or 18:30, then take a regional train back to Bologna.
- Ducati and the city: Book a morning slot at the Ducati Museum, which opens at 9:00 and is closed on Wednesdays, and spend the afternoon in the center with our two-day Bologna itinerary.
- Imola at lunchtime: Take a morning train to Imola, see the historic center, and join the shuttle tour at 12:30 or 13:00. Finish at the Senna Memorial before the return train.
- Ferrari plus food: Book a full-day tour that adds a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy and a balsamic vinegar producer, or read our guide to the best food in Bologna and our Parma day trip guide to build your own.
Practical Tips
- Book the Ducati Museum online, because entry is guaranteed only with an online ticket, and avoid Wednesdays.
- Reserve the Maranello shuttle online, because a date that shows no availability means the shuttle is full.
- Carry your Trenitalia Tper ticket to the Ferrari ticket office. It saves €7 or €12 on one museum and €6 or €10 on the pass, depending on the season.
- Check the Lamborghini early-closing dates and the Imola tour schedule before you fix the day, since both change with events.
- Choose the season with care: prices at Ferrari rise from May to September. Our best time to visit Bologna guide covers the weather and the crowds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you visit Ferrari, Lamborghini and Ducati in one day?
Only with a car or a full-day organized tour. Public transport links each site to Bologna, but not the sites to one another, and the museums open at 9:00 (Ducati) or 9:30 (Lamborghini and Ferrari). By public transport, choose one site per day.
Which Motor Valley museum is easiest to reach from Bologna without a car?
The Ducati Museum, because Borgo Panigale lies on the western edge of Bologna and a suburban train and bus connect it to the center. Ferrari comes second: a regional train to Modena and the museum shuttle reach Maranello without a car.
How much do the Ferrari museums cost?
Adult admission is €27 for one museum from October through April and €32 from May through September. The two-museum pass costs €38 or €42 and must be used within 48 hours. With a one-way Trenitalia Tper regional ticket, one museum costs €20 and both cost €32.
Is the Ducati Museum open on Wednesdays?
No. It is open Monday to Sunday from 9:00 to 18:00 and closed on Wednesdays, with extra closure dates that Ducati publishes. Bologna Welcome notes an exception for August. Book online, because entry is guaranteed only with an online ticket.
How long does the Ferrari shuttle from Modena take?
About 35 minutes to Maranello. It leaves Modena station at 10:40 and 15:20, and the return from Maranello is at 14:45 and 18:00. A round trip costs €12 for adults, and you must book online.
Is there a Formula 1 race at Imola in 2026?
No. Imola is not on the official 2026 Formula 1 calendar. The circuit still runs guided tours, from €18 for the bus tour and €35 for the shuttle tour.
Plan Your Motor Valley Trip
The train and shuttle route to Ferrari starts at Bologna Centrale, so a hotel near the station saves time. Our guide to where to stay in Bologna compares the areas, and the airport transfer guide covers the arrival. If you skip the rental car, where to stay in Bologna without a car shows which bases work on foot and by train. A pasta class or a food tour fills the evening after a day of engines.
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