There are 5 ways to get from Bologna to Ferrara by train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferraratrain Fr
26 min€5–22Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Bologna to Ferrara48.7 km
53 min€2–4Bus
- Take the bus from Piazza Dell`Unita` to Kennedybus 356
1h 2m€4–11Drive 48.7 km
- Drive from Bologna to Ferraracar 48.7 km
39 min€8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bologna to Ferrarataxi 48.7 km
39 min€80–100
Bologna to Ferrara by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Ferrara is to rideshare which costs €2 - €4 and takes 53 min.
The fastest way to get from Bologna to Ferrara is to train which takes 26 min and costs €5 - €22.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Piazza Dell`Unita` and arriving at Kennedy. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Ferrara. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.
The distance between Bologna and Ferrara is 47 km. The road distance is 48.7 km.
The best way to get from Bologna to Ferrara without a car is to train which takes 26 min and costs €5 - €22.
The train from Bologna Centrale to Ferrara takes 26 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Bologna to Ferrara bus services, operated by TPER spa, depart from Piazza Dell`Unita` station.
Bologna to Ferrara train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
The best way to get from Bologna to Ferrara is to train which takes 26 min and costs €5 - €22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €4 - €11 and takes 1h 2m.
What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Ferrara, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Bologna Centrale to Ferrara hourly. Tickets cost €14–22 and the journey takes 26 min. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, TPER spa operates a bus from Piazza Dell`Unita` to Kennedy hourly. Tickets cost €4–7 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–6
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Bologna Centrale to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 051 290290
- Website
- tper.it
Bus from Piazza Dell`Unita` to Kennedy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Schedules at
- tper.it
- 2nd Class
- €4–5
- 1st Class
- €5–7
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Piazza Dell`Unita` to Kennedy
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Piazza Dell`Unita` to Kennedy
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Bologna to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- €80–100
TAXI NCC BOLOGNA
- Phone
- +39 392 177 4905
- Website
- lasiciliatour.com
TAXI CAT BOLOGNA
- Phone
- +39 051.4590
- Website
- taxibologna.it
Taxi a bologna
- Phone
- +39 338 160 0521
- Website
- taxiabologna.it
Navetta Italia, Vince Group Srls
- Phone
- +39 328 151 1513
- Website
- navettaitalia.com
Cotabo
- Phone
- +39 051 372727
- Website
- cotabo.it
Colombo Group
- Phone
- +39 349 362 7917
- Website
- colomboncc.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bologna to Ferrara bus services, operated by TPER spa, arrive at Kennedy station.
Bologna to Ferrara train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Ferrara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Ferrara is 49 km. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Bologna to Ferrara.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bologna and Ferrara. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




























