- Must visit
Museo Schifanoia
Major civic museum in Palazzo Schifanoia, celebrated for the Hall of the Months frescoes and Este court art.
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
1 h 52 m
Average duration
2 h 29 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
58 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Modena to Ferrara is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Modena to Ferrara will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
It's difficult to get from Modena to Ferrara without transferring at least once.
Regionale TTPER 3943 · Autobus TTPER B0056
Regionale TTPER 17413 · Autobus TTPER B0170
BUS LP607+
8916
BUS L609A+
8928
BUS L609A+
8916
BUS LP607+
8908
Regionale TTPER 17413 · Autobus TTPER B0170
Regionale TTPER 3943 · Autobus TTPER B0056
BUS LP607+
8910
BUS L609A+
8916Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Modena to Ferrara among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 36 miles (58 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 49m Average total duration 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Modena to Ferrara:
A bus is $0.79 (€0.65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Modena to Ferrara costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Ferrara take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 19m.
Tickets start at around $10 (€9) compared to roughly $21 (€17) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $11 (€9). The journey takes 1h 19m versus 1h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $524 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $524 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $524 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $524 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $503 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $485 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator TPER spa | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:32AM | Duration 2h32 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $483 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $239 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $239 |
Operator TPER spa | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 10:17AM | Duration 2h27 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $239 |
Operator TPER spa | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 11:12AM | Duration 2h52 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $236 |
Operator TPER spa | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 12:17PM | Duration 2h57 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $482 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator TPER spa | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 01:12PM | Duration 2h52 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 12:47PM | Duration 1h52 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $482 |
Operator TPER spa | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 02:13PM | Duration 2h53 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $482 |
Operator TPER spa | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 03:32PM | Duration 3h12 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 12:38PM | Arrival Time 02:42PM | Duration 2h04 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 06:47PM | Duration 5h57 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $234 |
Operator TPER spa | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:12PM | Duration 2h12 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator TPER spa | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 04:17PM | Duration 2h52 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $234 |
Operator TPER spa | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 05:42PM | Duration 3h17 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $234 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $234 |
Operator TPER spa | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $234 |
Operator TPER spa | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 07:17PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator TPER spa | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 08:17PM | Duration 2h27 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $234 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $234 |
Operator TPER spa | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 06:57AM | Duration 11h42 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $521 |
Operator TPER spa | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 06:57AM | Duration 10h37 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $521 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 09:58PM | Arrival Time 12:33AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $521 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $521 |
The table below shows live departures for Modena to Ferrara buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:20 PM Modena | 10h37 | 6:57 AM Ferrara | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
BUS LP607+ 8916 | 10:55 AM Modena station | 4h55 | 3:50 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
BUS LP607+ 8908 | 10:55 AM Modena station | 1h52 | 12:47 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
BUS LP607+ 8910 | 10:55 AM Modena station | 2h52 | 1:47 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17413 · Autobus TTPER B0170 | 12:38 PM Modena station | 2h04 | 2:42 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
BUS L609A+ 8928 | 12:50 PM Modena station | 5h57 | 6:47 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
BUS L609A+ 8918 | 12:50 PM Modena station | 5h00 | 5:50 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
BUS L609A+ 8916 | 12:50 PM Modena station | 3h00 | 3:50 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 3943 · Autobus TTPER B0056 | 9:58 PM Modena station | 2h35 | 12:33 AM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Modena to Ferrara run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€9) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by train.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:18, the last at 22:12. The fastest bus covers the 36 miles (58 km) distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 36 miles (58 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€9) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 2h 35m |
First bus 4:18 AM |
Last bus 10:12 PM |
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Discover the best of Ferrara — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Ferrara trip today.
Major civic museum in Palazzo Schifanoia, celebrated for the Hall of the Months frescoes and Este court art.
Contemporary museum exploring the history of Jewish life in Italy through permanent and temporary exhibitions in a significant civic site.
Iconic Renaissance palace that hosts major temporary art exhibitions and is one of Ferrara’s most photographed cultural sites.
Ferrara’s main square, lively and central, framed by major monuments and a natural starting point for exploring the old city.
Medieval street with arches, brick passages, and a cinematic atmosphere, especially popular for photos and evening walks.
Grand Renaissance avenue of the Addizione Erculea, lined with palaces and often cited among Italy’s finest urban streets.
Large stuffed pasta filled with pumpkin, usually dressed with butter and sage or meat ragù. A hallmark of Ferrarese cooking with a sweet-savory balance.
A richly spiced cured pork sausage, slowly cooked and served with mashed potatoes. It is one of Ferrara's most iconic and historic specialties.
A festive baked pasta pie enclosed in sweet shortcrust pastry, often filled with macaroni, ragù, béchamel, and truffle or mushrooms. Distinctively Ferrarese.
Classic family-run spot famous for authentic Ferrarese cuisine, including cappellacci and salama da sugo, in a rustic and long-established setting.
Well-known Ferrara restaurant and deli-style venue serving traditional local dishes with quality regional ingredients in a refined but welcoming setting.
Established trattoria appreciated for classic Ferrarese and Emilian cooking, with a warm, traditional atmosphere and handmade pasta specialties.
Generally moderate by Italian standards: meals and coffee are reasonable, while central hotels can cost more in peak season.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is modest: round up, leave EUR 1-2 at cafes, or 5-10% for very good restaurant service. Not expected for every purchase.
Official public transport app
Ferrara, Piazzale della Stazione -> Ferrara Cathedral
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Modena to Ferrara by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ferrara, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Modena to Ferrara buses use the Modena, Station to Ferrara, Piazzale della Stazione station pair, with some services arriving at Ferrara, Media World parking lot. Use this guide to compare Modena and Ferrara bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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