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Cheap train tickets from Bologna to Ferrara

Showing times and prices for Oct 17

Cheapest

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 traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
Regionale
Regionale TTPER 17960
03:35PM1h35
Bologna Corticella
05:10PMFerrara Via Boschetto
$61One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
Regionale
Regionale TTPER 17962
04:24PM0h56
Bologna Centrale
05:20PMFerrara station
$61One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Regionale
Regionale Veloce 3974
12:10PM0h31
Bologna Centrale
12:41PMFerrara station
$61One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Regionale
Regionale TTPER 17970
08:24PM0h55
Bologna Centrale
09:19PMFerrara station
$61One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Regionale
Regionale Veloce 3980
02:23PM0h35
Bologna Centrale
02:58PMFerrara station
$61One-way
0 transfers

Bologna to Ferrara train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday, October 17
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
Regionale
Regionale TTPER 17940
12:02AM Bologna Centrale0h48 12:50AM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Intercity Notte
InterCityNotte 774
04:18AM Bologna Centrale0h40 04:58AM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Intercity Notte
InterCityNotte 774
04:18AM Bologna Centrale2h09 06:27AM Ferrara Via Boschetto1 transfer
Regionale
Regionale Veloce 3960
06:10AM Bologna Centrale0h31 06:41AM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Regionale
Regionale TTPER 17942
06:24AM Bologna Centrale0h56 07:20AM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Regionale
Regionale TTPER 17944
06:50AM Bologna Centrale0h48 07:38AM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Regionale
Regionale TTPER 17944
06:59AM Bologna Corticella1h23 08:22AM Ferrara Via Boschetto1 transfer
Regionale
Regionale Veloce 3962
07:10AM Bologna Centrale1h12 08:22AM Ferrara Via Boschetto1 transfer
Regionale
Regionale Veloce 3962
07:10AM Bologna Centrale0h31 07:41AM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Frecciarossa
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9400
08:01AM Bologna Centrale0h26 08:27AM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Regionale
Regionale Veloce 3966
08:10AM Bologna Centrale0h31 08:41AM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Italo
8900
08:21AM Bologna Centrale0h26 08:47AM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Regionale
Regionale TTPER 17946
08:24AM Bologna Centrale0h56 09:20AM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Regionale
Regionale TTPER 17482
08:51AM Bologna Centrale0h49 09:40AM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Frecciarossa
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9404
09:01AM Bologna Centrale0h26 09:27AM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Regionale
Regionale Veloce 3970
09:10AM Bologna Centrale0h31 09:41AM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Italo
8924
09:21AM Bologna Centrale0h26 09:47AM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Regionale
Regionale TTPER 17484
09:43AM Bologna Centrale0h43 10:26AM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Frecciarossa
FRECCIAROSSA 9406
10:01AM Bologna Centrale0h26 10:27AM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Regionale
Regionale Veloce 3972
10:10AM Bologna Centrale1h22 11:32AM Ferrara Via Boschetto1 transfer
Regionale
Regionale Veloce 3972
10:10AM Bologna Centrale0h31 10:41AM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Regionale
Regionale TTPER 17948
10:24AM Bologna Centrale0h56 11:20AM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Regionale
Regionale Veloce 3994
11:10AM Bologna Centrale0h31 11:41AM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Italo
8906
11:21AM Bologna Centrale0h26 11:47AM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Regionale
Regionale TTPER 17952
11:24AM Bologna Centrale0h56 12:20PM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Regionale
Regionale TTPER 17952
11:35AM Bologna Corticella1h13 12:48PM Ferrara Via Boschetto1 transfer
Frecciarossa
FRECCIAROSSA 9414
12:01PM Bologna Centrale0h47 12:48PM Ferrara Via Boschetto1 transfer
Frecciarossa
FRECCIAROSSA 9414
12:01PM Bologna Centrale0h26 12:27PM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Regionale
Regionale Veloce 3974
12:10PM Bologna Centrale0h31 12:41PM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Italo
8908
12:21PM Bologna Centrale0h26 12:47PM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Regionale
Regionale TTPER 17954
12:24PM Bologna Centrale0h56 01:20PM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Regionale
Regionale TTPER 17954
12:35PM Bologna Corticella1h20 01:55PM Ferrara Via Boschetto1 transfer
Frecciarossa
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9416
01:01PM Bologna Centrale0h26 01:27PM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Regionale
Regionale Veloce 3978
01:10PM Bologna Centrale0h45 01:55PM Ferrara Via Boschetto1 transfer
Regionale
Regionale Veloce 3978
01:10PM Bologna Centrale0h31 01:41PM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Italo
8910
01:21PM Bologna Centrale0h26 01:47PM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Regionale
Regionale TTPER 17958
01:24PM Bologna Centrale0h56 02:20PM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Regionale
Regionale TTPER 17958
01:36PM Bologna Corticella1h17 02:53PM Ferrara Via Boschetto1 transfer
Frecciarossa
FRECCIAROSSA 8418
02:01PM Bologna Centrale0h26 02:27PM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Frecciarossa
FRECCIAROSSA 8816
02:18PM Bologna Centrale0h35 02:53PM Ferrara Via Boschetto1 transfer
Frecciarossa
FRECCIAROSSA 8816
02:18PM Bologna Centrale0h20 02:38PM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Regionale
Regionale Veloce 3980
02:23PM Bologna Centrale0h35 02:58PM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Regionale
Regionale TTPER 17496
02:34PM Bologna Centrale0h51 03:25PM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Intercity
Intercity 588
02:49PM Bologna Centrale0h22 03:11PM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Regionale
Regionale Veloce 3982
03:10PM Bologna Centrale0h31 03:41PM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Italo
8916
03:21PM Bologna Centrale0h29 03:50PM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Regionale
Regionale TTPER 17960
03:24PM Bologna Centrale0h56 04:20PM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Regionale
Regionale TTPER 17960
03:35PM Bologna Corticella1h35 05:10PM Ferrara Via Boschetto1 transfer
Frecciarossa
FRECCIAROSSA 9422
04:01PM Bologna Centrale0h26 04:27PM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Regionale
Regionale Veloce 3984
04:10PM Bologna Centrale1h00 05:10PM Ferrara Via Boschetto1 transfer
Regionale
Regionale Veloce 3984
04:10PM Bologna Centrale0h31 04:41PM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Regionale
Regionale TTPER 17962
04:24PM Bologna Centrale0h56 05:20PM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Regionale
Regionale TTPER 17962
04:35PM Bologna Corticella1h33 06:08PM Ferrara Via Boschetto1 transfer
Regionale
Regionale TTPER 17508
04:55PM Bologna Corticella1h13 06:08PM Ferrara Via Boschetto2 transfers
Regionale
Regionale Veloce 3986
05:10PM Bologna Centrale0h58 06:08PM Ferrara Via Boschetto1 transfer
Regionale
Regionale Veloce 3986
05:10PM Bologna Centrale0h31 05:41PM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Italo
8918
05:21PM Bologna Centrale0h29 05:50PM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Regionale
Regionale TTPER 17964
05:24PM Bologna Centrale0h54 06:18PM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Regionale
Regionale TTPER 17964
05:34PM Bologna Corticella1h34 07:08PM Ferrara Via Boschetto1 transfer
Regionale
Regionale TTPER 17512
05:55PM Bologna Corticella1h13 07:08PM Ferrara Via Boschetto2 transfers
Frecciarossa
FRECCIAROSSA 9426
06:01PM Bologna Centrale0h26 06:27PM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Regionale
Regionale Veloce 3988
06:10PM Bologna Centrale0h31 06:41PM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Regionale
Regionale Veloce 3988
06:10PM Bologna Centrale0h58 07:08PM Ferrara Via Boschetto1 transfer
Italo
8928
06:21PM Bologna Centrale0h26 06:47PM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Regionale
Regionale TTPER 17966
06:24PM Bologna Centrale1h00 07:24PM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Regionale
Regionale TTPER 17966
06:35PM Bologna Corticella1h33 08:08PM Ferrara Via Boschetto1 transfer
Frecciarossa
FRECCIAROSSA 9428
07:01PM Bologna Centrale0h26 07:27PM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Regionale
Regionale Veloce 3990
07:10PM Bologna Centrale0h58 08:08PM Ferrara Via Boschetto1 transfer
Regionale
Regionale Veloce 3990
07:10PM Bologna Centrale0h31 07:41PM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Italo
8920
07:21PM Bologna Centrale0h26 07:47PM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Regionale
Regionale TTPER 17968
07:24PM Bologna Centrale0h56 08:20PM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Regionale
Regionale TTPER 17968
07:35PM Bologna Corticella0h58 08:33PM Ferrara Via Boschetto1 transfer
Intercity
Intercity 592
08:00PM Bologna Centrale0h32 08:32PM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Frecciarossa
FRECCIAROSSA 8828
08:18PM Bologna Centrale0h22 08:40PM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Regionale
Regionale TTPER 17970
08:24PM Bologna Centrale0h55 09:19PM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Regionale
Regionale Veloce 3992
09:10PM Bologna Centrale0h31 09:41PM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Frecciarossa
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9432
09:21PM Bologna Centrale0h29 09:50PM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Frecciarossa
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9434
10:01PM Bologna Centrale0h26 10:27PM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect
Regionale
Regionale TTPER 17974
10:35PM Bologna Centrale0h46 11:21PM Ferrara station0 transfersDirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Bologna to Ferrara?

The best time to book your train from Bologna to Ferrara is 35 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Bologna to Ferrara route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Bologna to Ferrara per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Bologna to Ferrara.

Fastest train times from Bologna to Ferrara

Showing times and prices for Oct 17

Fastest Journey

20 m

Average

45 m

Trains per day

79

Distance

43 km

Of the 79 trains that leave Bologna for Ferrara every day 58 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
Frecciarossa
FRECCIAROSSA 8816
02:18PM0h20
Bologna Centrale
02:38PMFerrara station
$241One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
Intercity
Intercity 588
02:49PM0h22
Bologna Centrale
03:11PMFerrara station
$101One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
Frecciarossa
FRECCIAROSSA 8828
08:18PM0h22
Bologna Centrale
08:40PMFerrara station
$241One-way
0 transfers
Frecciarossa
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9400
08:01AM0h26
Bologna Centrale
08:27AMFerrara station
$241One-way
0 transfers
Frecciarossa
FRECCIAROSSA 9428
07:01PM0h26
Bologna Centrale
07:27PMFerrara station
$241One-way
0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Bologna to Ferrara

distanceDistance27 miles (43 km)
durationAverage train duration26 min
priceAverage train ticket price$9 (€8)
frequencyTrain frequency25 a day
changesDirect trainYes, there are 25 direct trains a day
carriersTrain providersRegionale, Italo, Frecciarossa or Intercity

Trains from Bologna to Ferrara cover the 27 miles (43 km) long journey taking on average 26 min with our travel partners like Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa or Intercity. Normally, there are 25 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $9 (€8), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $6 (€5). Travelers depart most frequently from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Ferrara.

Train companies: Regionale, Italo and Frecciarossa from Bologna to Ferrara trains

You can travel by train between Bologna and Ferrara with Regionale, Italo and Frecciarossa for as low as $6 (€5). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

Regionale is the regional train service of national carrier Trenitalia connecting all of Italy. It is the most convinient way to travel to both big cities and the smallest villages all over the Italian country. The regional trains have different names depending on the region they serve, such as Treno Regionale Veloce (TRV) and Treno Regionale Lento (TRL). Treno Rock and Treno pop are the two new trains part of Trenitalia regionale fleet. Trenitalia Regionale offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets (economy and standard), return tickets, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and power sockets. The most popular routes for Regionale are between Rome and Milan, Naples and Florence, and Turin and Venice.

Regionale from Bologna to Ferrara train information:

  • Average Duration: 31 min
  • Cheapest Price: $6
  • Regionale frequency: 9 a day

FAQs: Trains from Bologna to Ferrara

FAQs: Travel by train from Bologna to Ferrara easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bologna to Ferrara.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Bologna to Ferrara can start from as little as $6 (€5) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Bologna to Ferrara is $9 (€8); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The train time between Bologna and Ferrara is on average 26 min   for the 27 mile (43 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go from Bologna to Ferrara by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Bologna to Ferrara leaves at 5: 10 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Bologna to Ferrara leaves at 8: 35 PM.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Bologna to Ferrara without having to change trains with Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa or Intercity. There are 25 direct trains from Bologna to Ferrara each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
Yes, you can take a high-speed train from Bologna to Ferrara with Italo or Frecciarossa. Overall you can travel with the following companies: Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa or Intercity.
For the best Bologna to Ferrara train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa or Intercity. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services from Bologna to Ferrara to compare what amenities they may offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 8: 35 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Bologna Centrale, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Ferrara, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Ferrara from Bologna is worth doing with a journey time of 26 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Bologna to Ferrara by train is February.
You have options as you can travel from Bologna to Ferrara 2 different ways: train or bus.

Popular train stations from Bologna to Ferrara

Bologna
Ferrara
The major train station for departures in Bologna is Bologna Centrale. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bologna Centrale for your trip from Bologna to Ferrara.
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Phone Number
+39 892021
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
Mon - Sun: 06: 00 - 21: 00
Public transit options for Bologna Centrale
Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
Monorail lines: Marconi Express
Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
Bologna S. VitaleParkingATMAccessibility
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The major train station for arrivals in Ferrara is Ferrara. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Ferrara for your journey to Ferrara from Bologna.
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