The cheapest and fastest buses from Bologna to Ferrara
Cheapest price
€3
Average price
€5
Fastest journey
30 m
Average duration
39 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
43 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bologna to Ferrara is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Ferrara will cost around €5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €3.
Of the 9 buses that leave Bologna for Ferrara on Tue, Mar 31, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Mar 31 the direct buses cover the 43 km distance in an average of 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 30 m .
On Tue, Mar 31 the slowest buses will take 45 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.
279204:40AM0h49Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)05:29AMFerrara, Piazzale Stazione (Radisson)€31One-way0 transfers
03:20PM0h40Bologna04:00PMFerrara€41One-way0 transfers
FlixBus06:40AM0h40Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)07:20AMFerrara, Piazzale della Stazione€41One-way0 transfers
FlixBus05:10AM0h50Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)06:00AMFerrara, Piazzale della Stazione€41One-way0 transfers
02:00PM0h50Bologna02:50PMFerrara€51One-way0 transfers
03:10PM0h30Bologna03:40PMFerrara€61One-way0 transfers
03:20PM0h40Bologna04:00PMFerrara€41One-way0 transfers
FlixBus06:40AM0h40Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)07:20AMFerrara, Piazzale della Stazione€41One-way0 transfers
06:00PM0h40Bologna06:40PMFerrara€61One-way0 transfers
06804:10AM0h45Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)04:55AMFerrara, Piazzale della Stazione€61One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train 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 34m. 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 €2.
Distance: 43 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€10 Average price | €5 Average price Cheapest |
1h 17m Average total duration 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bologna to Ferrara bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Ferrara buses for today, Monday, March 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:30 PM Bologna | 0h50 | 4:20 PM Ferrara | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:40 PM Bologna | 0h30 | 8:10 PM Ferrara | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Bologna | 0h30 | 8:30 PM Ferrara | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, March 31 | |||||
068 | 2:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0h45 | 2:55 AM Ferrara, Piazzale della Stazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
2792 | 2:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0h49 | 3:29 AM Ferrara, Piazzale Stazione (Radisson) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0h50 | 4:00 AM Ferrara, Piazzale della Stazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0h40 | 5:20 AM Ferrara, Piazzale della Stazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bologna to Ferrara
Buses from Bologna to Ferrara run on average 14 times per day, taking around 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €2 if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 43 km distance in 40m.
Distance 43 km |
Average bus duration 47m |
Cheapest ticket price €2 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 40m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, GoOpti, TPER spa from Bologna to FerraraYou can travel by bus between Bologna to Ferrara with BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, GoOpti, TPER spa for as low as €2. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bologna to Ferrara
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Ferrara by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ferrara, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Marino Autolinee
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- Marino Autolinee
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Marino Autolinee
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Marino Autolinee
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- Marino Autolinee
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bologna to Ferrara
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station)
- Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km)
- Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 21, 25, 30 Train: Bologna Centrale
- 05:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 54, 81, 91
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