Private Transfer from Royal Hotel Carlton to Ravenna Cruise Port
Train Station / Pietramellara
Travel Time
~72–82 min
Distance
~76 km
Pricing
Fixed price
Journey Overview
Heading to a cruise from Royal Hotel Carlton? A private transfer to Ravenna Cruise Port is the most comfortable way to reach your ship. A professional English-speaking driver collects you at the agreed time, handles your luggage and drives you directly to the terminal, timed to your embarkation window.
The route runs via the A14 Adriatica motorway between Bologna and Ravenna, a straightforward road transfer with no train changes or shared-shuttle waiting. Every journey includes an on-time pickup, luggage assistance, a professional English-speaking driver and a fixed, all-inclusive fare.
Beyond Bologna's outer ring road, the route joins the A14 Adriatica motorway branch running east through the flat Emilia-Romagna countryside to the Adriatic coast. Most of the 72–82 min journey is spent on the motorway, with the final few minutes threading through Ravenna towards the port.
Good to know: flying into Bologna Marconi Airport before your cruise? We can also arrange a direct airport transfer to Royal Hotel Carlton the day before, so you arrive relaxed ahead of your Ravenna departure.
Why Choose Our Private Transfer
Cruise embarkation has a hard deadline — miss the boarding window and the ship leaves without you. A pre-booked car from Royal Hotel Carlton removes that risk with a guaranteed pickup, a driver who knows the fastest route to Ravenna, and a fixed price agreed before you travel.
| Option | Door-to-door | Fixed price | Luggage | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Transfer | Yes | Yes | Assisted | On-time pickup |
| Train + Taxi | No | Two fares | Carry your own | Timetabled |
| Shared Shuttle | No | Fixed ticket | Limited | Group timetable |
| Taxi Rank | Yes | Metered | Limited | Variable queue |
Pickup at Royal Hotel Carlton
- Confirmed pickup time that comfortably covers the drive plus port check-in before boarding closes.
- Driver at the entrance in Train Station / Pietramellara, ready to help with luggage.
- Direct, non-stop ride via the A14 to Ravenna Cruise Port.
- Embarkation-aware timing — tell us your ship and boarding window and we plan the pickup accordingly.
About Royal Hotel Carlton
The Royal Hotel Carlton sits on Via Montebello a short walk from Bologna Centrale, notable for its rooftop pool and terrace with views over the city's rooftops and towers. It is one of the few central Bologna hotels with genuine outdoor pool access.
Its rooftop bar and pool terrace are a summer draw uncommon among the station-district hotels. It is especially well suited to travellers wanting a rooftop pool and skyline views near the station.
About Ravenna Cruise Port
Ravenna's cruise terminal lies along the Candiano Canal at the Porto di Ravenna, a working port a few kilometres from the historic centre and its UNESCO-listed Byzantine mosaics. Road transfers reach the terminal directly, so cruise passengers can be dropped close to their ship with luggage assistance, without the walk or shuttle connections some Italian ports require.
Many travellers combine the transfer with a visit to Ravenna's historic centre — home to Basilica di San Vitale and Mausoleo di Galla Placidia — either before boarding or on a stopover. Ask your driver about timing this if your embarkation window allows it.
Close by
- Bologna Centrale station — 8 min walk
- Via dell'Indipendenza — 6 min walk
- Piazza Maggiore — 15 min walk
Location Map
Vehicle Options
- Sedan — 1–3 passengers
- Executive Sedan — business comfort
- Minivan — 4–8 passengers & luggage
- Mercedes V-Class — premium group travel
- Luxury Van — VIP transfers
- Group Minibus — larger parties on request
Licensed professional chauffeurs
Embarkation-aware scheduling
Meet & greet with name sign
English-speaking drivers
24/7 availability
Fixed price — no hidden charges
Child seats on request
Free cancellation (per terms)
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Royal Hotel Carlton to Ravenna Cruise Port — FAQ
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