The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Ferrara
Cheapest price
$5
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
24 m
Trains per day
90
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Ferrara will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $5.
Of the 90 trains that leave Bologna for Ferrara every day 70 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These 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 .
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 17952
Regionale TTPER 17966
Regionale TTPER 17970
Regionale TTPER 17946
Regionale TTPER 17968
FRECCIAROSSA 8816
FRECCIAROSSA 8828
8924
8910
8908Travel Information
Compare train and coach 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 $5. 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 $5, and a coach costs an average of $4.
Distance: 43 km
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$6 Average Price Cheapest | $21 Average Price |
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 tomorrow, Saturday, 15 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
InterCityNotte 774 | 3:25 am Bologna Centrale | 0h31 | 3:56 am Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 3998 · Regionale TTPER 90351 | 4:20 am Bologna Centrale | 1h07 | 5:27 am Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 change | |
Regionale 3998 | 4:20 am Bologna Centrale | 0h31 | 4:51 am Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3960 | 5:10 am Bologna Centrale | 0h31 | 5:41 am Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17942 | 5:24 am Bologna Centrale | 0h56 | 6:20 am Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17942 | 5:35 am Bologna Corticella | 0h45 | 6:20 am Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17944 | 5:50 am Bologna Centrale | 0h48 | 6:38 am Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17944 · Regionale TTPER 90353 | 5:59 am Bologna Corticella | 1h23 | 7:22 am Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3962 · Regionale TTPER 90353 | 6:10 am Bologna Centrale | 1h12 | 7:22 am Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3962 | 6:10 am Bologna Centrale | 0h31 | 6:41 am Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9400 | 7:01 am Bologna Centrale | 0h26 | 7:27 am Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3966 | 7:10 am Bologna Centrale | 0h31 | 7:41 am Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
8900 | 7:21 am Bologna Centrale | 0h26 | 7:47 am Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17946 | 7:24 am Bologna Centrale | 0h56 | 8:20 am Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17946 | 7:35 am Bologna Corticella | 0h45 | 8:20 am Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17946+ Urbano Urb+ Regionale TTPER 90354 | 7:35 am Bologna Corticella | 2h18 | 9:53 am Ferrara Via Boschetto | 2 changes | |
Regionale TTPER 17482 | 7:51 am Bologna Centrale | 0h49 | 8:40 am Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9404 | 8:01 am Bologna Centrale | 0h26 | 8:27 am Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3970 | 8:10 am Bologna Centrale | 0h31 | 8:41 am Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
8924 | 8:21 am Bologna Centrale | 0h26 | 8:47 am Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17484 | 8:43 am Bologna Centrale | 0h43 | 9:26 am Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9406 | 9:01 am Bologna Centrale | 0h26 | 9:27 am Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3972 | On time 9:10 am Bologna Centrale | 0h31 | 9:41 am Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3972 · Regionale TTPER 90355 | On time 9:10 am Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 10:32 am Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 17948 | 9:24 am Bologna Centrale | 0h56 | 10:20 am Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17948 | 9:35 am Bologna Corticella | 0h45 | 10:20 am Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3994 | 10:10 am Bologna Centrale | 0h31 | 10:41 am Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
8906 | 10:21 am Bologna Centrale | 0h26 | 10:47 am Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17952 | 10:24 am Bologna Centrale | 0h56 | 11:20 am Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17952 | 10:35 am Bologna Corticella | 0h45 | 11:20 am Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17952 · Autobus TTPER B5311 | 10:35 am Bologna Corticella | 1h13 | 11:48 am Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9414 | 11:01 am Bologna Centrale | 0h26 | 11:27 am Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9414+ Autobus TTPER B5311 | 11:01 am Bologna Centrale | 0h47 | 11:48 am Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3974 | 11:10 am Bologna Centrale | 0h31 | 11:41 am Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
8908 | 11:21 am Bologna Centrale | 0h26 | 11:47 am Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17954 | 11:24 am Bologna Centrale | 0h56 | 12:20 pm Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17954 · Regionale TTPER 90357 | 11:35 am Bologna Corticella | 1h20 | 12:55 pm Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 17954 | 11:35 am Bologna Corticella | 0h45 | 12:20 pm Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9416 | 12:01 pm Bologna Centrale | 0h26 | 12:27 pm Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3978 · Regionale TTPER 90357 | 12:10 pm Bologna Centrale | 0h45 | 12:55 pm Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3978 | 12:10 pm Bologna Centrale | 0h31 | 12:41 pm Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
8910 | 12:21 pm Bologna Centrale | 0h26 | 12:47 pm Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17958 | 12:24 pm Bologna Centrale | 0h56 | 1:20 pm Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17958 · Regionale TTPER 90359 | 12:36 pm Bologna Corticella | 1h17 | 1:53 pm Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 17958 | 12:36 pm Bologna Corticella | 0h44 | 1:20 pm Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8418 | 1:01 pm Bologna Centrale | 0h26 | 1:27 pm Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8816+ Regionale TTPER 90359 | 1:18 pm Bologna Centrale | 0h35 | 1:53 pm Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8816 | 1:18 pm Bologna Centrale | 0h20 | 1:38 pm Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3980+ Urbano Urb+ Regionale TTPER 90358 | 1:23 pm Bologna Centrale | 2h19 | 3:42 pm Ferrara Via Boschetto | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3980 | 1:23 pm Bologna Centrale | 0h35 | 1:58 pm Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17496 | 1:34 pm Bologna Centrale | 0h51 | 2:25 pm Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17496 | 1:44 pm Bologna Corticella | 0h41 | 2:25 pm Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3982 | 2:10 pm Bologna Centrale | 0h31 | 2:41 pm Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
8916 | 2:21 pm Bologna Centrale | 0h29 | 2:50 pm Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17960 | 2:24 pm Bologna Centrale | 0h56 | 3:20 pm Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17960 · Regionale TTPER 90361 | 2:35 pm Bologna Corticella | 1h35 | 4:10 pm Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 17960 | 2:35 pm Bologna Corticella | 0h45 | 3:20 pm Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9422 | 3:01 pm Bologna Centrale | 0h26 | 3:27 pm Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3984 | 3:10 pm Bologna Centrale | 0h31 | 3:41 pm Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3984 · Regionale TTPER 90361 | 3:10 pm Bologna Centrale | 1h00 | 4:10 pm Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 17976 | 3:24 pm Bologna Centrale | 0h56 | 4:20 pm Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17976 · Regionale TTPER 90363 | 3:35 pm Bologna Corticella | 1h33 | 5:08 pm Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 17976 | 3:35 pm Bologna Corticella | 0h45 | 4:20 pm Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 588 | 3:53 pm Bologna Centrale | 0h41 | 4:34 pm Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3986 · Regionale TTPER 90363 | 4:10 pm Bologna Centrale | 0h58 | 5:08 pm Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3986 | 4:10 pm Bologna Centrale | 0h31 | 4:41 pm Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
8918 | 4:21 pm Bologna Centrale | 0h29 | 4:50 pm Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17964 | 4:24 pm Bologna Centrale | 0h54 | 5:18 pm Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17964 · Regionale TTPER 90365 | 4:34 pm Bologna Corticella | 1h34 | 6:08 pm Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 17964 | 4:34 pm Bologna Corticella | 0h44 | 5:18 pm Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9426 | 5:01 pm Bologna Centrale | 0h26 | 5:27 pm Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3988 · Regionale TTPER 90365 | 5:10 pm Bologna Centrale | 0h58 | 6:08 pm Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3988 | 5:10 pm Bologna Centrale | 0h31 | 5:41 pm Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 1572+ Regionale TTPER 90365 | 5:18 pm Bologna Centrale | 0h50 | 6:08 pm Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 change | |
Intercity 1572 | 5:18 pm Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 5:55 pm Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
8928 | 5:21 pm Bologna Centrale | 0h26 | 5:47 pm Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17966 | 5:24 pm Bologna Centrale | 1h00 | 6:24 pm Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17966 | 5:35 pm Bologna Corticella | 0h49 | 6:24 pm Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 6:01 pm Bologna Centrale | 0h26 | 6:27 pm Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3990 | 6:10 pm Bologna Centrale | 0h31 | 6:41 pm Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
8920 | 6:21 pm Bologna Centrale | 0h26 | 6:47 pm Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17968 | 6:24 pm Bologna Centrale | 0h56 | 7:20 pm Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17968 · Autobus TTPER B5315 | 6:35 pm Bologna Corticella | 0h58 | 7:33 pm Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 17968 | 6:35 pm Bologna Corticella | 0h45 | 7:20 pm Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8828 | 7:18 pm Bologna Centrale | 0h22 | 7:40 pm Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17970 | 7:24 pm Bologna Centrale | 0h55 | 8:19 pm Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17970 | 7:35 pm Bologna Corticella | 0h44 | 8:19 pm Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3992 | On time 8:10 pm Bologna Centrale | 0h31 | 8:41 pm Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9432 | 8:21 pm Bologna Centrale | 0h29 | 8:50 pm Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9434 | 9:01 pm Bologna Centrale | 0h26 | 9:27 pm Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
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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 $5 but you can travel from only $4 by coach.
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 $5 |
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 $4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bologna to Ferrara train
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 away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Ferrara, located away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bologna and 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
- Free parking available near the station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Free of charge
- San Ruffillo House
- Hotel Il Guercino
- Hotel Porta San Mamolo
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms and a small waiting area.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Saturday
- Closed on Sunday
- Parking is available near the station, with spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
- CA.FÉ MAZZINI
- Gelateria Mazzini
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Camplus Mazzini
- Hotel Blumen
- Hotel Sant'Orsola City House
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms serving regional trains.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- Elevators, ramps.
- 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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