The cheapest and fastest trains from Ferrara station to Bologna Centrale
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
28 m
Average duration
28 m
Trains per day
58
Distance
43 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ferrara station to Bologna Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ferrara station to Bologna Centrale will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 58 trains that leave Ferrara station for Bologna Centrale every day 58 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 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 28 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 3993
Regionale Veloce 3989
Regionale TTPER 17963
Regionale TTPER 17961
Regionale TTPER 17627
8919
8925
8903
8929
8915Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Ferrara station to Bologna Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ferrara station to Bologna Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 43 km
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Live departures
Ferrara station to Bologna Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Ferrara station to Bologna Centrale trains for tomorrow, Friday 28 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TTPER 17941 | 04:50 Ferrara station | 0h52 | 05:42 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17943 | 05:09 Ferrara station | 0h40 | 05:49 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17481 | 05:18 Ferrara station | 0h57 | 06:15 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17945 | 05:47 Ferrara station | 0h51 | 06:38 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3961 | 06:05 Ferrara station | 0h40 | 06:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9403 | 06:29 Ferrara station | 0h30 | 06:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17949 | 06:33 Ferrara station | 0h50 | 07:23 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8801 | 07:05 Ferrara station | 0h37 | 07:42 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8903 | 07:11 Ferrara station | 0h28 | 07:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3963 | 07:18 Ferrara station | 0h37 | 07:55 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3965 | 08:05 Ferrara station | 0h40 | 08:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9409 | 08:29 Ferrara station | 0h30 | 08:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17537 | 08:33 Ferrara station | 0h42 | 09:15 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8907 | 09:11 Ferrara station | 0h28 | 09:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3967 | 09:18 Ferrara station | 0h32 | 09:50 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9411 | 09:29 Ferrara station | 0h30 | 09:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17953 | 09:45 Ferrara station | 0h52 | 10:37 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3997 | 10:05 Ferrara station | 0h40 | 10:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8902 | 10:10 Ferrara station | 0h29 | 10:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9413 | 10:29 Ferrara station | 0h30 | 10:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17497 | 10:45 Ferrara station | 0h52 | 11:37 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3971 | 11:05 Ferrara station | 0h40 | 11:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9415 | 11:29 Ferrara station | 0h30 | 11:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17959 | 11:45 Ferrara station | 0h52 | 12:37 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3973 | 12:05 Ferrara station | 0h40 | 12:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8929 | 12:11 Ferrara station | 0h28 | 12:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419 | 12:29 Ferrara station | 0h30 | 12:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17961 | 12:45 Ferrara station | 0h52 | 13:37 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3975 | 13:05 Ferrara station | 0h40 | 13:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8913 | 13:11 Ferrara station | 0h28 | 13:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17963 | 13:45 Ferrara station | 0h52 | 14:37 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3977 | 14:05 Ferrara station | 0h40 | 14:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8915 | 14:11 Ferrara station | 0h28 | 14:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9425 | 14:29 Ferrara station | 0h30 | 14:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17967 | 14:35 Ferrara station | 0h56 | 15:31 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8815 | 15:02 Ferrara station | 0h35 | 15:37 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8919 | 15:11 Ferrara station | 0h28 | 15:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3979 | 15:18 Ferrara station | 0h34 | 15:52 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9427 | 15:29 Ferrara station | 0h30 | 15:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17627 | 15:33 Ferrara station | 0h42 | 16:15 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17969 | 15:39 Ferrara station | 0h58 | 16:37 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 594 | 15:50 Ferrara station | 0h31 | 16:21 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3981 | 16:05 Ferrara station | 0h40 | 16:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17971 | 16:45 Ferrara station | 0h52 | 17:37 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3983 | 17:05 Ferrara station | 0h40 | 17:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8925 | 17:11 Ferrara station | 0h28 | 17:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9433 | 17:29 Ferrara station | 0h30 | 17:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17973 | 17:45 Ferrara station | 0h46 | 18:31 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8927 | 18:11 Ferrara station | 0h28 | 18:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3985 | 18:18 Ferrara station | 0h32 | 18:50 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9435 | 18:29 Ferrara station | 0h30 | 18:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17975 | 18:45 Ferrara station | 0h52 | 19:37 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3987 | 19:14 Ferrara station | 0h31 | 19:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9437 | 19:29 Ferrara station | 0h30 | 19:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3989 | 20:11 Ferrara station | 0h34 | 20:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17977 | 21:12 Ferrara station | 0h50 | 22:02 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 3993 | 22:08 Ferrara station | 0h32 | 22:40 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
InterCityNotte 770 | 22:23 Ferrara station | 0h33 | 22:56 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Train from Ferrara station to Bologna Centrale
Trains from Ferrara station to Bologna Centrale run on average 44 times per day, taking around 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 44 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:05, the last at 21:08. The fastest train covers the 43 km distance in 30m.
Distance 43 km |
Average train duration 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 44 |
Direct trains 44 |
Fastest train 30m |
First train 07:05 |
Last train 21:08 |
Train companies: Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Italo, Intercity Notte from Ferrara station to Bologna Centrale trainsRegionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Italo, Intercity Notte trains will get you between Ferrara station and Bologna Centrale 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: Ferrara station to Bologna Centrale train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ferrara station to Bologna Centrale 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 Bologna Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Ferrara station and Bologna Centrale
- 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
- 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
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