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Compare train and bus for Bologna to Ferrara
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Ferrara among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €4, and a bus costs an average of €3.
Distance: 26 miles (43 km)
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€5 Average price Cheapest | €17 Average price |
1h 2m Average total duration Fastest 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Bologna to Ferrara by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Bologna to Ferrara is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale TTPER 17948Cheapest
FlixBusFastest
FRECCIAROSSA 8816Other options
Regionale TTPER 17948
Regionale TTPER 17952
Regionale Veloce 3994
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FAQs: Travel from Bologna to Ferrara
Travel 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.

There are 2 travel options from Bologna to Ferrara: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Ferrara is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $3 (€2) compared to other travel options to Ferrara:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Bologna to Ferrara costing on average $5 (€4).
The quickest way to travel from Bologna to Ferrara is by train, which takes on average 24 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 40 min on average.
Ferrara is approximately 27 miles (43 km) away from Bologna.
The average frequency per day from Bologna to Ferrara is:
- Around 16 buses per day.
- 25 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Ferrara from Bologna as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Bologna to Ferrara:
- Most travelers catch their bus from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Ferrara, Piazzale della Stazione.
- Most travelers board their train from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Ferrara.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Bologna to Ferrara:
- You can go to Ferrara from Bologna by bus with Itabus, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, goopti or TPER spa. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $3 (€2) with FlixBus from Bologna to Ferrara on Omio.
- You can go to Ferrara from Bologna by train with Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa or Intercity. You'll see cheap train tickets for $5 (€4) with Regionale from Bologna to Ferrara on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Bologna to Ferrara with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 16 direct buses a day to Ferrara with Itabus, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus or TPER spa.
- You can find 25 direct trains per day to Ferrara with Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa or Intercity.
Direct services to Ferrara tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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