The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Ferrara
Cheapest price
€4
Average price
€11
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
24 m
Trains per day
62
Distance
43 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 €11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €4.
Of the 62 trains that leave Bologna for Ferrara on Mon, Dec 08, 51 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 08 the direct trains cover the 43 km distance in an average of 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 20 m .
On Mon, Dec 08 the slowest trains will take 26 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.
Regionale TTPER 17972
Regionale TTPER 17956
Regionale TTPER 17966
Regionale TTPER 17942
Regionale TTPER 17950
FRECCIAROSSA 8816
FRECCIAROSSA 8828
8924
8910
8900Travel Information
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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: 43 km
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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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Live departures
Bologna to Ferrara train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Ferrara trains for today, Sunday, December 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 3998 | 4:20 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h31 | 4:51 AM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17942 | 5:24 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h56 | 6:20 AM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17942 · Autobus TTPER B5301 | 5:35 AM Bologna Corticella | 1h43 | 7:18 AM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17942 | 5:35 AM Bologna Corticella | 0h45 | 6:20 AM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3962 | 6:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h31 | 6:41 AM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3962 · Autobus TTPER B5301 | 6:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h08 | 7:18 AM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9400 | 7:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h26 | 7:27 AM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3966 | 7:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h31 | 7:41 AM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3966 · Autobus TTPER B5303 | 7:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h08 | 8:18 AM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 transfer | |
8900 | 7:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h26 | 7:47 AM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9404 | 8:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h26 | 8:27 AM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3970 | 8:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h31 | 8:41 AM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8924 | 8:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h26 | 8:47 AM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9406 | 9:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h26 | 9:27 AM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3972 | 9:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h31 | 9:41 AM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17950 | 9:24 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h56 | 10:20 AM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17950 · Autobus TTPER B5305 | 9:35 AM Bologna Corticella | 1h43 | 11:18 AM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17950 | 9:35 AM Bologna Corticella | 0h45 | 10:20 AM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3994 · Autobus TTPER B5305 | 10:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h08 | 11:18 AM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3994 | 10:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h31 | 10:41 AM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8906 | 10:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h26 | 10:47 AM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9414 | 11:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h26 | 11:27 AM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3974 | 11:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h31 | 11:41 AM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8908 | 11:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h26 | 11:47 AM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9416 | 12:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h26 | 12:27 PM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3978 | 12:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h31 | 12:41 PM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8910 | 12:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h26 | 12:47 PM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17956 | 12:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h56 | 1:20 PM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17956 · Autobus TTPER B5307 | 12:36 PM Bologna Corticella | 1h42 | 2:18 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17956 | 12:36 PM Bologna Corticella | 0h44 | 1:20 PM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8418 | 1:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h26 | 1:27 PM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8816 | 1:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h20 | 1:38 PM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3980 · Autobus TTPER B5307 | 1:23 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h55 | 2:18 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3980 | 1:23 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h35 | 1:58 PM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3982 | 2:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h31 | 2:41 PM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8916 | 2:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h29 | 2:50 PM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9422 | 3:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h26 | 3:27 PM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3984 | 3:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h31 | 3:41 PM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 588 | 3:53 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h41 | 4:34 PM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3986 · Autobus TTPER B5309 | 4:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h08 | 5:18 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3986 | 4:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h31 | 4:41 PM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8918 | 4:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h29 | 4:50 PM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17964 | 4:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h54 | 5:18 PM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17964 · Autobus TTPER B5317 | 4:34 PM Bologna Corticella | 1h44 | 6:18 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17964 | 4:34 PM Bologna Corticella | 0h44 | 5:18 PM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9426 | 5:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h26 | 5:27 PM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3988 | 5:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h31 | 5:41 PM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3988 · Autobus TTPER B5317 | 5:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h08 | 6:18 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 1572+ Autobus TTPER B5317 | 5:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h00 | 6:18 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 1572 | 5:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 5:55 PM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8928 | 5:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h26 | 5:47 PM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17966 | 5:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h00 | 6:24 PM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17966 | 5:35 PM Bologna Corticella | 0h49 | 6:24 PM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 6:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h26 | 6:27 PM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3990 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h31 | 6:41 PM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8920 | 6:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h26 | 6:47 PM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8828 | 7:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h22 | 7:40 PM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17972 | 7:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h55 | 8:19 PM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17972 | 7:35 PM Bologna Corticella | 0h44 | 8:19 PM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3992 | 8:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h31 | 8:41 PM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9432 | 8:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h29 | 8:50 PM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9434 | 9:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h26 | 9:27 PM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Bologna to Ferrara
Trains from Bologna to Ferrara run on average 63 times per day, taking around 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €4 but you can travel from only €3 by bus.
There are 48 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 43 km distance in 31m.
Distance 43 km |
Average train duration 32m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Trains per day 63 |
Direct trains 48 |
Fastest train 31m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Intercity from Bologna to Ferrara trainsRegionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Intercity trains will get you between Bologna and Ferrara from €3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bologna to Ferrara
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Ferrara by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ferrara, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Bologna Centrale, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Ferrara, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bologna to Ferrara
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with several spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
- Ristorante Il Patio
- Trattoria Bonora
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Flyon Hotel
- Hotel Bologna Airport
- Hotel Del Borgo
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Several lines available connecting to Bologna city center
- Taxi services available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours. Access via Viale Cavour.
- Ristorante Ca' d'Frara
- Trattoria Il Cucco
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Touring
- Hotel Carlton
- Hotel Annunziata
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for regional and intercity trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and intercity connections
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