The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Ferrara
- Cheapest price on 12 Nov
- €5
- Average ticket price on 12 Nov
- €10
- Fastest journey on 12 Nov
- 20 m
- Average journey duration on 12 Nov
- 23 m
- Trains on 12 Nov
- 93
- Distance
- 43 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Ferrara is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Ferrara will cost around €10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only €5.
On Thu, 12 Nov, we found 93 trains from Bologna to Ferrara, including 72 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 43 km distance in an average of 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 26 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
179666:35 PM 0h45 Bologna Corticella 7:20 PM Ferrara station €5 1 One-way 0 changes
179603:35 PM 0h47 Bologna Corticella 4:22 PM Ferrara station €5 1 One-way 0 changes
1795412:35 PM 0h45 Bologna Corticella 1:20 PM Ferrara station €5 1 One-way 0 changes
1794810:35 AM 0h45 Bologna Corticella 11:20 AM Ferrara station €5 1 One-way 0 changes
179708:35 PM 0h47 Bologna Corticella 9:22 PM Ferrara station €5 1 One-way 0 changes
88162:18 PM 0h20 Bologna Centrale 2:38 PM Ferrara station €22 1 One-way 0 changes
88288:18 PM 0h22 Bologna Centrale 8:40 PM Ferrara station €22 1 One-way 0 changes
5882:51 PM 0h22 Bologna Centrale 3:13 PM Ferrara station €9 1 One-way 0 changes
7744:41 AM 0h24 Bologna Centrale 5:05 AM Ferrara station €9 1 One-way 0 changes
89286:21 PM 0h26 Bologna Centrale 6:47 PM Ferrara station €19 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna to Ferrara
Trains from Bologna to Ferrara run on average 71 times per day, taking around 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €5 but you can travel from only €3 by coach.
There are 64 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:43, the last at 23:23. The fastest train covers the 43 km distance in 20m.
Distance 43 km |
Average train duration 38m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Trains per day 71 |
Direct trains 64 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 3:43 AM |
Last train 11:23 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 35 days |
Live departures
Bologna to Ferrara train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Ferrara trains for tomorrow, Thursday, 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
774 | 4:41 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h24 | 5:05 AM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
3998 | 5:20 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h31 | 5:51 AM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
3998 · Autobus TTPER B5325 | 5:20 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 6:23 AM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 change | |
3960 | 6:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h31 | 6:41 AM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
17942 | 6:24 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h56 | 7:20 AM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
17942 | 6:35 AM Bologna Corticella | 0h45 | 7:20 AM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
17944 | 6:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h48 | 7:38 AM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
17944 · Autobus TTPER B5327 | 6:59 AM Bologna Corticella | 1h24 | 8:23 AM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 change | |
3962 | 7:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h31 | 7:41 AM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
3962 · Autobus TTPER B5327 | 7:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h13 | 8:23 AM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 change | |
9400 | 8:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h26 | 8:27 AM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
3966 | On time 8:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h31 | 8:41 AM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
8900 | 8:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h26 | 8:47 AM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
17946 | 8:24 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h56 | 9:20 AM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
17946 | 8:35 AM Bologna Corticella | 0h45 | 9:20 AM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
17482 | 8:51 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h49 | 9:40 AM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
9404 | 9:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h26 | 9:27 AM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
3970 | 9:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h31 | 9:41 AM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
8924 | 9:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h26 | 9:47 AM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
17484 | 9:43 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h43 | 10:26 AM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
17484 · Autobus TTPER B5385 | 9:51 AM Bologna Corticella | 1h45 | 11:36 AM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 change | |
9406 | 10:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h26 | 10:27 AM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
3972 · Autobus TTPER B5385 | 10:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h26 | 11:36 AM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 change | |
3972 | 10:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h31 | 10:41 AM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
17948 | 10:24 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h56 | 11:20 AM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
17948 | 10:35 AM Bologna Corticella | 0h45 | 11:20 AM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
3994 | 11:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h31 | 11:41 AM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
8906 | 11:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h26 | 11:47 AM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
17952 | 11:24 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h56 | 12:20 PM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
17952 · Autobus TTPER B5311 | 11:35 AM Bologna Corticella | 1h13 | 12:48 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 change | |
17952 | 11:35 AM Bologna Corticella | 0h45 | 12:20 PM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
9414 | 12:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h26 | 12:27 PM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
9414+ Autobus TTPER B5311 | 12:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h47 | 12:48 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 change | |
3974 | 12:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h31 | 12:41 PM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
8908 | 12:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h26 | 12:47 PM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
17954 | 12:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h56 | 1:20 PM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
17954 | 12:35 PM Bologna Corticella | 0h45 | 1:20 PM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
17954 · Autobus TTPER B5329 | 12:35 PM Bologna Corticella | 1h24 | 1:59 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 change | |
9416 | 1:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h26 | 1:27 PM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
3978 | 1:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h31 | 1:41 PM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
3978 · Autobus TTPER B5329 | 1:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h49 | 1:59 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 change | |
8910 | 1:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h26 | 1:47 PM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
17958 | 1:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h56 | 2:20 PM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
17958 · Autobus TTPER B5387 | 1:36 PM Bologna Corticella | 1h22 | 2:58 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 change | |
17958 | 1:36 PM Bologna Corticella | 0h44 | 2:20 PM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
8418 | 2:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h26 | 2:27 PM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
8816+ Autobus TTPER B5387 | 2:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h40 | 2:58 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 change | |
8816 | 2:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h20 | 2:38 PM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
3980 | 2:23 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h35 | 2:58 PM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
17496 | 2:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h51 | 3:25 PM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
17496 | 2:44 PM Bologna Corticella | 0h41 | 3:25 PM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
588 | 2:51 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h22 | 3:13 PM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
3982 | 3:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h31 | 3:41 PM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
8916 | 3:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h29 | 3:50 PM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
17960 | 3:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h58 | 4:22 PM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
17960 | 3:35 PM Bologna Corticella | 0h47 | 4:22 PM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
17960 · Autobus TTPER B5331 | 3:35 PM Bologna Corticella | 1h33 | 5:08 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 change | |
9422 | 4:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h26 | 4:27 PM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
3984 · Autobus TTPER B5331 | 4:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h58 | 5:08 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 change | |
3984 | 4:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h31 | 4:41 PM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
17962 | 4:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h56 | 5:20 PM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
17962 · Autobus TTPER B5389 | 4:35 PM Bologna Corticella | 1h38 | 6:13 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 change | |
17962 | 4:35 PM Bologna Corticella | 0h45 | 5:20 PM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
3986 | 5:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h31 | 5:41 PM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
3986 · Autobus TTPER B5389 | 5:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 6:13 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 change | |
8918 | 5:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h29 | 5:50 PM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
17964 | 5:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h54 | 6:18 PM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
17964 · Autobus TTPER B5333 | 5:34 PM Bologna Corticella | 1h39 | 7:13 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 change | |
17964 | 5:34 PM Bologna Corticella | 0h44 | 6:18 PM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
17512 · 3988 · Autobus TTPER B5333 | 5:55 PM Bologna Corticella | 1h18 | 7:13 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 2 changes | |
9426 | 6:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h26 | 6:27 PM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
3988 · Autobus TTPER B5333 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 7:13 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 change | |
3988 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h31 | 6:41 PM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
8928 | 6:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h26 | 6:47 PM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
17966 | 6:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h56 | 7:20 PM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
17966 | 6:35 PM Bologna Corticella | 0h45 | 7:20 PM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
17966 · Autobus TTPER B5335 | 6:35 PM Bologna Corticella | 1h38 | 8:13 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 change | |
9428 | 7:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h26 | 7:27 PM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
3990 · Autobus TTPER B5335 | 7:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 8:13 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 change | |
3990 | 7:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h31 | 7:41 PM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
8920 | 7:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h26 | 7:47 PM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
17968 | 7:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h56 | 8:20 PM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
17968 · Autobus TTPER B5315 | 7:35 PM Bologna Corticella | 1h03 | 8:38 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 change | |
17968 | 7:35 PM Bologna Corticella | 0h45 | 8:20 PM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
592 | 8:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h32 | 8:32 PM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
8828 | 8:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h22 | 8:40 PM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
17970 | 8:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h58 | 9:22 PM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
17970 | 8:35 PM Bologna Corticella | 0h47 | 9:22 PM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
3992 | 9:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h31 | 9:41 PM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
9432 | 9:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h29 | 9:50 PM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
9434 | 10:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h26 | 10:27 PM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
17974 | 10:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h46 | 11:21 PM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
17940 | 11:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h48 | 11:50 PM Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
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popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bologna and Ferrara
Most Bologna to Ferrara trains use the Bologna Centrale to Ferrara station pair, with some services arriving at Ferrara Via Boschetto station. Use this guide to compare Bologna and Ferrara train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Bologna station do trains to Ferrara leave from?
Getting to Bologna Centrale from Bologna city centre
Bologna Centrale is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Centrale train station facilities and services
Bologna Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, A Cafè, VyTA Boulangerie, Venchi, Scambio, Juice Bar, KFC, Dispensa Emilia, Lavazza, Mokà, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bologna Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bologna Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Centrale: Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Excelsior, Millenn Hotel Bologna, UNA Hotels.
Getting to Bologna, Aeroporto from Bologna city centre
Bologna, Aeroporto is 5 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Aeroporto train station facilities and services
Bologna, Aeroporto has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Multiple options on site
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free wifi throughout the station. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Aeroporto.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bologna, Aeroporto: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Aeroporto: Fully accessible for disabled individuals.
Getting to Bologna Corticella from Bologna city centre
Bologna Corticella is 6 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Corticella train station facilities and services
Bologna Corticella has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bologna Corticella.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Bologna Corticella.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bologna Corticella: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Bologna Corticella: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Corticella.
Which Ferrara station do trains from Bologna arrive at?
Getting to Ferrara from Ferrara city centre
Ferrara is 2 km from Ferrara city centre. Public transport options include:
Ferrara train station facilities and services
Ferrara has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Ristorante Ca' d'Frara, Trattoria Il Cucco
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Ferrara. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Ferrara. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Ferrara: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Ferrara: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Ferrara: Ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Touring, Hotel Carlton, Hotel Annunziata.
Getting to Ferrara Via Boschetto station from Ferrara city centre
Ferrara Via Boschetto station is 1 km from Ferrara city centre. Public transport options include:
Ferrara Via Boschetto station train station facilities and services
Ferrara Via Boschetto station has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Ferrara Via Boschetto station.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Ferrara Via Boschetto station.
Bike and car services
Available at Ferrara Via Boschetto station: Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Ferrara Via Boschetto station.
Getting to Ferrara, Cona Ospedale from Ferrara city centre
Ferrara, Cona Ospedale is 6 km from Ferrara city centre. Public transport options include:
Ferrara, Cona Ospedale train station facilities and services
Ferrara, Cona Ospedale has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Ferrara, Cona Ospedale.
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