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. Bolsena deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Bolsena

Bolsena in February
Estimated hotel price
£57
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bolsena in February
Estimated hotel price
£57
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 20m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Bolsena, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Bolsena to Civitavecchia takes 1h 26m and costs around £5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about £7 for a 2h 03m 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 SICILY BY CAR , among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bolsena, including FlixBus, Fiumicino Express and BlaBlaBus. From Perugia, the bus ride to Bolsena takes 225 km and will cost you around £10. From Naples, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 241 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 20m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Bolsena, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Bolsena to Civitavecchia takes 1h 26m and costs around £5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about £7 for a 2h 03m 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 SICILY BY CAR , among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bolsena, including FlixBus, Fiumicino Express and BlaBlaBus. From Perugia, the bus ride to Bolsena takes 225 km and will cost you around £10. From Naples, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Bolsena

Airlines serving Bolsena

Lufthansa
Good (4,667 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (474 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,935 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,813 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (830 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (398 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (715 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (499 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 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 £191 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)
£103+
Le Naiadi Park Hotel Sul Lago
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£96+
Platani Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£76+
Hotel Royal
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£58+

Hiring a car in Bolsena

Expect to pay £1.65 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 £19.70 and £26.26. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bolsena, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.65 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 £19.70 and £26.26. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bolsena, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.