How to travel from Bologna to Ferrara

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Travel Information to Ferrara from Bologna

distanceDistance27 miles (43 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$5 - $6
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $5 (€4) • 40 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $6 (€5) • 26 min
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar or Regionale

Travel 27 miles (43 km) by train or bus between Bologna and Ferrara. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are BlaBlaCar or Regionale among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Bologna to Ferrara.

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from Bologna to Ferrara

How to get from Bologna to Ferrara by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
train

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
10:24AM0h56
Bologna Centrale
11:20AMFerrara station
$71One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
06:40AM0h40
Bologna
07:20AMFerrara, Piazzale della Stazione
$41One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Frecciarossa
02:18PM0h20
Bologna Centrale
02:38PMFerrara station
$231One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Regionale
11:10AM0h31
Bologna Centrale
11:41AMFerrara station
$71One-way
0 transfers
Regionale
10:10AM0h31
Bologna Centrale
10:41AMFerrara station
$71One-way
0 transfers
Regionale
09:43AM0h43
Bologna Centrale
10:26AMFerrara station
$71One-way
0 transfers
Itabus
02:45PM0h49
Bologna
03:34PMFerrara, Piazzale della Stazione
$61One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
05:00AM0h50
Bologna
05:50AMFerrara, Piazzale della Stazione
$51One-way
0 transfers
Marino Autolinee
04:10AM0h45
Bologna
04:55AMFerrara, Piazzale della Stazione
$141One-way
0 transfers

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Find the best route from Bologna to Ferrara with Omio's travel partners Marino Autolinee, Italo and Frecciarossa! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient journey for you.

Step on board a Frecciarossa travel and relax as you travel across Italy. Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa high-speed travel make about 200 connections across Italy per day, including major destinations like Rome, Florence, Milan, Venice and Naples. These travel reach speeds up to 186 mph (300 kmh), so you can travel 27 miles (43 km) to Ferrara from Bologna quickly on a Frecciarossa high-speed travel. There are four different classes to choose from: Standard, Premium, Business, and Executive. All Frecciarossa classes provide free WiFi access, power outlets, air conditioning, bathrooms, luggage storage, onboard entertainment, and restaurant and bar services to passengers.

We show you the latest Frecciarossa travel schedule for the Bologna to Ferrara route, so you can select the best times for your upcoming trip. You can find other travel information on Omio for this journey, such as departure and arrival travel stations, journey times, number of stops, and cheap fares. You can select from three ticket types: Super Economy, Economy, and Base. Once you’ve picked your ticket, book a cheap travel from Bologna to Ferrara with us today and enjoy your journey with Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa!

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

      FAQs: Travel from Bologna to Ferrara

      FAQs: 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.
      FAQs

      There are 2 options to travel to Ferrara from Bologna including taking a train or bus.

      The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Ferrara is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $5 (€4) compared to other travel options to Ferrara:

      Taking a bus costs $1 (€1) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $6 (€5).

      The fastest way from Bologna to Ferrara is by train with an average journey time of 26 min.

      There are alternative travel options to Ferrara 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:

      • 2 buses a day.
      • 25 trains per day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey 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, Stazione Centrale and arrive in Ferrara, Piazzale della Stazione.
      • Most travelers catch 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 BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus or GoOpti. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $5 (€4) with FlixBus from Bologna to Ferrara on Omio.
      • You can travel between Bologna and Ferrara by train with Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciargento, Trenitalia or Frecciabianca. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $6 (€5) with Regionale from Bologna to Ferrara.

      Yes, there are direct routes from Bologna to Ferrara with the following travel companies:

      • You can check for a direct bus to Ferrara with Itabus, Marino Autolinee or FlixBus with 2 direct buses per day.
      • 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 route.

      Looking to extend your trip from Bologna to Ferrara? Many Omio customers who go from Bologna to Ferrara usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Rome, Venice, Florence or Milan. If you're looking to explore Rome, Venice, Florence or Milan from Ferrara, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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