- Must visit
Palazzo dei Diamanti Exhibition Galleries
Flagship exhibition palace hosting major temporary art shows in a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture.
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
47 m
Average duration
49 m
Trains per day
48
Distance
42 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna Airport to Ferrara is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna Airport to Ferrara will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
It's difficult to get from Bologna Airport to Ferrara without transferring at least once.
Regionale TTPER 17964+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX162
MARCONI EXPRESS MX038+
Regionale Veloce 3970
MARCONI EXPRESS MX002+
Regionale Veloce 3960
MARCONI EXPRESS MX144+
Regionale Veloce 3984 · Autobus TTPER B5331
MARCONI EXPRESS MX086+
Regionale TTPER 17954
FRECCIAROSSA 8816+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX114
MARCONI EXPRESS MX204+
FRECCIAROSSA 8828
MARCONI EXPRESS MX054+
Regionale Veloce 3972
MARCONI EXPRESS MX174+
Regionale Veloce 3988
Regionale Veloce 3966+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX024Trains from Bologna Airport to Ferrara run on average 19 times per day, taking around 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 but you can travel from only $4 by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 10:21, the last at 19:47. The fastest train covers the 26 miles (42 km) distance in 26m.
Distance 26 miles (42 km) |
Average train duration 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 26m |
First train 10:21 AM |
Last train 7:47 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
The table below shows live departures for Bologna Airport to Ferrara trains for tomorrow, Thursday, August 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MARCONI EXPRESS MX002+ Regionale Veloce 3960 | 5:47 AM Bologna Airport | 0h54 | 6:41 AM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
MARCONI EXPRESS MX004+ Regionale TTPER 17942 | 6:02 AM Bologna Airport | 1h18 | 7:20 AM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
MARCONI EXPRESS MX010+ Regionale Veloce 3962 · Autobus TTPER B5327 | 6:47 AM Bologna Airport | 1h35 | 8:22 AM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3962+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX010 | 6:47 AM Bologna Airport | 0h54 | 7:41 AM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9400+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX020 | 7:35 AM Bologna Airport | 0h52 | 8:27 AM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3966+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX024 | 7:51 AM Bologna Airport | 0h50 | 8:41 AM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
MARCONI EXPRESS MX034+ FRECCIAROSSA 9404 | 8:31 AM Bologna Airport | 0h56 | 9:27 AM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
MARCONI EXPRESS MX038+ Regionale Veloce 3970 | 8:47 AM Bologna Airport | 0h54 | 9:41 AM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17484+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX046 | 9:19 AM Bologna Airport | 1h07 | 10:26 AM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9406+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX050 | 9:35 AM Bologna Airport | 0h52 | 10:27 AM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
MARCONI EXPRESS MX054+ Regionale Veloce 3972 | 9:51 AM Bologna Airport | 0h50 | 10:41 AM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
MARCONI EXPRESS MX056+ Regionale TTPER 17950 | 9:59 AM Bologna Airport | 1h21 | 11:20 AM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
MARCONI EXPRESS MX068+ Regionale Veloce 3994 | 10:47 AM Bologna Airport | 0h54 | 11:41 AM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17952+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX072 | 11:03 AM Bologna Airport | 1h17 | 12:20 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9414+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX080 | 11:35 AM Bologna Airport | 0h52 | 12:27 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
MARCONI EXPRESS MX084+ Regionale Veloce 3974 | 11:51 AM Bologna Airport | 0h50 | 12:41 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
MARCONI EXPRESS MX086+ Regionale TTPER 17954 | 11:59 AM Bologna Airport | 1h21 | 1:20 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9416+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX094 | 12:31 PM Bologna Airport | 0h56 | 1:27 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3978+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX098 | 12:47 PM Bologna Airport | 0h54 | 1:41 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3978 · Autobus TTPER B5329+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX098 | 12:47 PM Bologna Airport | 1h07 | 1:54 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 2 transfers | |
MARCONI EXPRESS MX110+ FRECCIAROSSA 8418 | 1:35 PM Bologna Airport | 0h52 | 2:27 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
MARCONI EXPRESS MX114+ FRECCIAROSSA 8816 | 1:51 PM Bologna Airport | 0h47 | 2:38 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
MARCONI EXPRESS MX116+ Regionale Veloce 3980 | 1:59 PM Bologna Airport | 0h59 | 2:58 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
MARCONI EXPRESS MX122+ Intercity 588 | 2:23 PM Bologna Airport | 0h50 | 3:13 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3982+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX128 | 2:47 PM Bologna Airport | 0h54 | 3:41 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17960+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX132 | 3:03 PM Bologna Airport | 1h19 | 4:22 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
MARCONI EXPRESS MX140+ FRECCIAROSSA 9422 | 3:35 PM Bologna Airport | 0h52 | 4:27 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
MARCONI EXPRESS MX144+ Regionale Veloce 3984 · Autobus TTPER B5331 | 3:51 PM Bologna Airport | 1h19 | 5:10 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3984+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX144 | 3:51 PM Bologna Airport | 0h50 | 4:41 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
MARCONI EXPRESS MX146+ Regionale TTPER 17976 | 3:59 PM Bologna Airport | 1h21 | 5:20 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
MARCONI EXPRESS MX158+ Regionale Veloce 3986 | 4:47 PM Bologna Airport | 0h54 | 5:41 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17964+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX162 | 5:03 PM Bologna Airport | 1h15 | 6:18 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9426+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX170 | 5:35 PM Bologna Airport | 0h52 | 6:27 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
MARCONI EXPRESS MX174+ Regionale Veloce 3988 | 5:51 PM Bologna Airport | 0h50 | 6:41 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3988 · Autobus TTPER B5333+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX174 | 5:51 PM Bologna Airport | 1h17 | 7:08 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 17966+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX176 | 5:59 PM Bologna Airport | 1h21 | 7:20 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17966 · Autobus TTPER B5313+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX176 | 5:59 PM Bologna Airport | 1h34 | 7:33 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9428+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX184 | 6:31 PM Bologna Airport | 0h56 | 7:27 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
MARCONI EXPRESS MX188+ Regionale Veloce 3990 | 6:47 PM Bologna Airport | 0h54 | 7:41 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3990 · Autobus TTPER B5335+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX188 | 6:47 PM Bologna Airport | 1h21 | 8:08 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 2 transfers | |
MARCONI EXPRESS MX200+ Intercity 592 | 7:35 PM Bologna Airport | 0h57 | 8:32 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
MARCONI EXPRESS MX204+ FRECCIAROSSA 8828 | 7:51 PM Bologna Airport | 0h49 | 8:40 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
MARCONI EXPRESS MX206+ Regionale TTPER 17970 | 7:59 PM Bologna Airport | 1h23 | 9:22 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
MARCONI EXPRESS MX218+ Regionale Veloce 3992 | 8:47 PM Bologna Airport | 0h54 | 9:41 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
MARCONI EXPRESS MX220+ FRECCIAROSSA 9432 | 8:55 PM Bologna Airport | 0h55 | 9:50 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
MARCONI EXPRESS MX230+ FRECCIAROSSA 9434 | 9:35 PM Bologna Airport | 0h52 | 10:27 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
MARCONI EXPRESS MX238+ Regionale TTPER 17974 | 10:15 PM Bologna Airport | 1h06 | 11:21 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
MARCONI EXPRESS MX240+ Regionale TTPER 17940 | 10:30 PM Bologna Airport | 1h20 | 11:50 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
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Flagship exhibition palace hosting major temporary art shows in a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture.
National museum inside the Este pleasure palace, with frescoes and collections that illuminate court life and archaeology.
Important museum on Italian Jewish history and identity, with thoughtful exhibitions in a restored prison complex.
Ferrara’s main square, framed by the cathedral and civic buildings, ideal for orientation, people-watching, and events.
Celebrated medieval street of arches and brick vaults, one of the city’s most atmospheric walking routes.
Broad Renaissance avenue of palaces and gardens, central to Ferrara’s UNESCO-listed urban planning legacy.
Cappellacci filled with pumpkin, often served with ragù or butter and sage. A Ferrara classic with protected status and a hallmark of Este court cuisine.
Rich baked pie of macaroni, ragù, béchamel, mushrooms, and truffle enclosed in sweet pastry. It is one of Ferrara's most iconic festive dishes.
Ring-shaped bread twisted into loops, crisp outside and soft inside. This protected Ferrara bread is distinctive for its shape and everyday local use.
Well-regarded traditional spot serving regional pasta, salumi, and local specialties. Cozy, rustic setting popular with locals and visitors.
Historic restaurant known for classic Ferrarese cuisine such as cappellacci and pasticcio. Elegant but traditional atmosphere in the city center.
Refined dining in a luxury hotel setting with seasonal Italian cuisine and polished service. Suitable for a higher-end meal in Ferrara.
Moderate for Italy: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Rome or Venice, while local transit and casual meals stay fairly affordable for tourists.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafés.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna Airport to Ferrara by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ferrara, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bologna Airport 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 Airport and Ferrara train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Ferrara is 2 km from Ferrara city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Ristorante Ca' d'Frara, Trattoria Il Cucco
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Ferrara. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Ferrara. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ferrara: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Ferrara: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ferrara: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Touring, Hotel Carlton, Hotel Annunziata.
Ferrara Via Boschetto station is 1 km from Ferrara city centre. Public transport options include:
Ferrara Via Boschetto station has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Ferrara Via Boschetto station.
ATMs are available at Ferrara Via Boschetto station.
Available at Ferrara Via Boschetto station: Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ferrara Via Boschetto station.
Ferrara, Cona Ospedale is 6 km from Ferrara city centre. Public transport options include:
Ferrara, Cona Ospedale has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ferrara, Cona Ospedale.
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