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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 an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, while a bus costs an average of $144.
Distance: 26 miles (43 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $144 Average price | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 38m Average total duration 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Ferrara:
A train is $134 (€112) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Ferrara costing on average $144 (€121).
Other travel options to Ferrara take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 38m.
The journey is about 14m faster (38m by train vs 52m by car) and roughly $4 (€3) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($11 (€9) vs $14 (€12)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Bologna to Ferrara
How to get from Bologna to Ferrara by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Ferrara is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:40 AM0h40Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)7:20 AMFerrara, Piazzale della Stazione$51One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:40 AM0h40Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)7:20 AMFerrara, Piazzale della Stazione$51One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 88162:18 PM0h20Bologna Centrale2:38 PMFerrara station$261One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Regionale TTPER 174962:44 PM0h41Bologna Corticella3:25 PMFerrara station$61One-way0 transfers
- Regionale TTPER 179581:36 PM0h44Bologna Corticella2:20 PMFerrara station$61One-way0 transfers
- Regionale TTPER 179645:34 PM0h44Bologna Corticella6:18 PMFerrara station$61One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:10 AM0h50Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)6:00 AMFerrara, Piazzale della Stazione$51One-way0 transfers
0684:10 AM0h45Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)4:55 AMFerrara, Piazzale della Stazione$91One-way0 transfers- 11:05 PM0h45Bolonʹya, Rizzoli(Болонья, Rizzoli)11:50 PMFerrara, Piazzale della Stazione$1901One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Ferrara:
A train is $134 (€112) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Ferrara costing on average $144 (€121).
Other travel options to Ferrara take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 38m.
- Around 72 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Ferrara as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Ferrara station.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre and arrive in Ferrara, Piazzale della Stazione.
- Travel with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Ferrara by train.
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Itabus, GoOpti, Infobus to go to Ferrara by bus.
- 64 direct trains per day with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte.
- 9 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Itabus, GoOpti, Infobus.
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