Bolsena travel guide

Bolsena Tourism | Bolsena Guide

You're Going to Love Bolsena

With a population of 3.468, Bolsena is a must-see destination in Lazio, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bolsena has to offer.

When to visit Bolsena

Bolsena in February
Estimated hotel price
£55
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bolsena in February
Estimated hotel price
£55
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bolsena

Plane

Although Bolsena doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Perugia Sant Egidio (PEG), which is located 66 km from Bolsena. The shortest flight to Bolsena from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 25m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Bolsena, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Bolsena to Naples takes 1h 12m and costs around £11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about £20 for a 1h 19m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bolsena is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 92 km from Bolsena. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bolsena, including FlixBus, Itabus and Fiumicino Express. From Naples, the bus ride to Bolsena takes 241 km and will cost you around £12. From Perugia, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 298 km.

Plane

Although Bolsena doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Perugia Sant Egidio (PEG), which is located 66 km from Bolsena. The shortest flight to Bolsena from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 25m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Bolsena, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Bolsena to Naples takes 1h 12m and costs around £11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about £20 for a 1h 19m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bolsena is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 92 km from Bolsena. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bolsena, including FlixBus, Itabus and Fiumicino Express. From Naples, the bus ride to Bolsena takes 241 km and will cost you around £12. From Perugia, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 298 km.

Airports near Bolsena

Airlines serving Bolsena

Lufthansa
Good (4,698 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,260 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,966 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,964 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (405 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (519 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (728 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (770 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bolsena

Average rates range from around £77 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £130 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bolsena

Most booked hotels in Bolsena

Hotel Lido - Beach and Palace
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£98+
Le Naiadi Park Hotel Sul Lago
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£82+
Hotel Royal
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£57+
Platani Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£70+

Hiring a car in Bolsena

Expect to pay £1.61 per litre in Bolsena (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.31 and £25.74. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bolsena, while also 15% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.61 per litre in Bolsena (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.31 and £25.74. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bolsena, while also 15% cheaper than other types, on average.