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Compare train and bus for Ferrara to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ferrara to Bologna 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 $145.
Distance: 26 miles (43 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $145 Average price | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m 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 Ferrara to Bologna:
A train is $134 (€110) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ferrara to Bologna costing on average $145 (€119).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 28m.
The journey is about 12m faster (38m by train vs 50m by car) and roughly $3 (€2) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($11 (€9) vs $14 (€11)). 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 Ferrara to Bologna
How to get from Ferrara to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ferrara to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
277111:25 PM0h45Ferrara, Piazzale Stazione (Radisson)12:10 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$41One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 277111:25 PM0h45Ferrara, Piazzale Stazione (Radisson)12:10 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$41One-way0 transfers
Fastest
890710:11 AM0h28Ferrara station10:39 AMBologna Centrale$231One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Regionale TTPER 175379:33 AM0h30Ferrara station10:03 AMBologna Corticella$51One-way0 transfers
- Regionale TTPER 1797710:12 PM0h36Ferrara station10:48 PMBologna Corticella$51One-way0 transfers
- Regionale TTPER 179497:33 AM0h37Ferrara station8:10 AMBologna Corticella$51One-way0 transfers
- Autobus TTPER B01714:18 AM1h06Ferrara station5:24 AMBologna Corticella$51One-way0 transfers
- Autobus TTPER B01694:18 AM1h05Ferrara station5:23 AMBologna Centrale$71One-way0 transfers
- Autobus TTPER B01714:18 AM1h17Ferrara station5:35 AMBologna Centrale$71One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ferrara to Bologna:
A train is $134 (€110) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ferrara to Bologna costing on average $145 (€119).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 28m.
- Around 68 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ferrara and Bologna as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ferrara station and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Ferrara, Piazzale della Stazione and arrive in Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre.
- Travel with Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Regionale, Intercity Notte to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with Infobus, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Itabus, GoOpti to go to Bologna by bus.
- 63 direct trains per day with Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Regionale, Intercity Notte.
- 8 direct buses per day with Infobus, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Itabus, GoOpti.
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