The cheapest and fastest trains from Ferrara station to Bologna Centrale
Cheapest price
€5
Average price
€13
Fastest journey
27 m
Average duration
28 m
Trains per day
47
Distance
43 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ferrara station to Bologna Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ferrara station to Bologna Centrale will cost around €13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
Of the 47 trains that leave Ferrara station for Bologna Centrale on Mon, Dec 08, 47 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 08 the direct trains cover the 43 km distance in an average of 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 27 m .
On Mon, Dec 08 the slowest trains will take 28 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.
Regionale 3993
Regionale Veloce 3989
Regionale TTPER 17957
Regionale Veloce 3981
Regionale Veloce 3979
Intercity 584
8915
8907
8919
8925Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Ferrara station to Bologna Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ferrara station to Bologna Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €3, and a train costs an average of €5.
Distance: 26 miles (43 km)
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1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Ferrara station to Bologna Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Ferrara station to Bologna Centrale trains for today, Sunday, December 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Regionale Veloce 3977 | 2:05 PM Ferrara station | 0h40 | 2:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8915 | 2:11 PM Ferrara station | 0h28 | 2:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9425 | 2:29 PM Ferrara station | 0h30 | 2:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8815 | 3:02 PM Ferrara station | 0h35 | 3:37 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8919 | 3:11 PM Ferrara station | 0h28 | 3:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3979 | 3:18 PM Ferrara station | 0h34 | 3:52 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9427 | 3:29 PM Ferrara station | 0h30 | 3:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 594 | 3:50 PM Ferrara station | 0h31 | 4:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3981 | 4:05 PM Ferrara station | 0h40 | 4:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3983 | 5:05 PM Ferrara station | 0h40 | 5:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8925 | 5:11 PM Ferrara station | 0h28 | 5:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9433 | 5:29 PM Ferrara station | 0h30 | 5:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17973 | 5:45 PM Ferrara station | 0h46 | 6:31 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8927 | 6:11 PM Ferrara station | 0h28 | 6:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3985 | 6:18 PM Ferrara station | 0h32 | 6:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9435 | 6:29 PM Ferrara station | 0h30 | 6:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3987 | 7:14 PM Ferrara station | 0h31 | 7:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9437 | 7:29 PM Ferrara station | 0h30 | 7:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3989 | 8:11 PM Ferrara station | 0h34 | 8:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17979 | 9:12 PM Ferrara station | 0h50 | 10:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17945 | 5:47 AM Ferrara station | 0h51 | 6:38 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9403 | 6:29 AM Ferrara station | 0h30 | 6:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17949 | 6:33 AM Ferrara station | 0h50 | 7:23 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8801 | 7:05 AM Ferrara station | 0h37 | 7:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8903 | 7:11 AM Ferrara station | 0h28 | 7:39 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3963 | 7:18 AM Ferrara station | 0h37 | 7:55 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3965 | 8:05 AM Ferrara station | 0h40 | 8:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9409 | 8:29 AM Ferrara station | 0h30 | 8:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17951 | 8:33 AM Ferrara station | 0h42 | 9:15 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8907 | 9:11 AM Ferrara station | 0h28 | 9:39 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3967 | 9:18 AM Ferrara station | 0h32 | 9:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9411 | 9:29 AM Ferrara station | 0h30 | 9:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3997 | 10:05 AM Ferrara station | 0h40 | 10:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8902 | 10:10 AM Ferrara station | 0h29 | 10:39 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9413 | 10:29 AM Ferrara station | 0h30 | 10:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3971 | 11:05 AM Ferrara station | 0h40 | 11:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9415 | 11:29 AM Ferrara station | 0h30 | 11:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 584 | 11:41 AM Ferrara station | 0h27 | 12:08 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17957 | 11:45 AM Ferrara station | 0h52 | 12:37 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3973 | 12:05 PM Ferrara station | 0h40 | 12:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8929 | 12:11 PM Ferrara station | 0h28 | 12:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419 | 12:29 PM Ferrara station | 0h30 | 12:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3975 | 1:05 PM Ferrara station | 0h40 | 1:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8913 | 1:11 PM Ferrara station | 0h28 | 1:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17963 | 1:45 PM Ferrara station | 0h52 | 2:37 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ferrara station to Bologna Centrale
Trains from Ferrara station to Bologna Centrale run on average 44 times per day, taking around 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by bus.
There are 44 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:05, the last at 21:08. The fastest train covers the 26 miles (43 km) distance in 30m.
Distance 26 miles (43 km) |
Average train duration 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Trains per day 44 |
Direct trains 44 |
Fastest train 30m |
First train 07:05 |
Last train 21:08 |
Train companies: Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Italo, Intercity Notte from Ferrara station to Bologna Centrale trainsRegionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Italo, Intercity Notte trains will get you between Ferrara station and Bologna Centrale from $4 (€3). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Intercity Notte
FAQs: Trains from Ferrara station to Bologna Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ferrara station to Bologna Centrale 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 Bologna Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Ferrara station to Bologna Centrale
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours. Access via Viale Cavour.
- Ristorante Ca' d'Frara
- Trattoria Il Cucco
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Touring
- Hotel Carlton
- Hotel Annunziata
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for regional and intercity trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and intercity connections
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- 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.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- 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
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