1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Food available
- Extra legroom
Cheapest price on 15 Sept
£5
Average ticket price on 15 Sept
£10
Fastest journey on 15 Sept
28 m
Average journey duration on 15 Sept
28 m
Trains on 15 Sept
59
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.
On Tue 15 Sept, we found 59 trains from Ferrara station to Bologna Centrale, including 59 direct services.
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 TTPER 17971
Regionale Veloce 3979
Regionale Veloce 3963
Regionale TTPER 17941
Regionale Veloce 3973
8903
8925
8907
8913
8929Omio 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 an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, while a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 43 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£9 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest | £10 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ferrara station to Bologna Centrale:
A coach is £4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ferrara station to Bologna Centrale costing on average £9.
Other travel options to Bologna Centrale take longer:
Coach takes on average 49m.
The journey is about 5m faster (33m by train vs 38m by car) and roughly £2 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£9 vs £10). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Ferrara station to Bologna Centrale trains for today, Monday 14 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9425 | 15:29 Ferrara station | 0h30 | 15:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17967 | 15:35 Ferrara station | 0h56 | 16:31 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8815 | 16:02 Ferrara station | 0h35 | 16:37 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8919 | 16:11 Ferrara station | 0h28 | 16:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3979 | 16:18 Ferrara station | 0h34 | 16:52 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9427 | 16:29 Ferrara station | 0h30 | 16:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17627 | 16:34 Ferrara station | 0h41 | 17:15 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17969 | 16:40 Ferrara station | 0h57 | 17:37 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3981 | 17:05 Ferrara station | 0h40 | 17:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17971 | 17:45 Ferrara station | 0h52 | 18:37 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3983 | 18:05 Ferrara station | 0h40 | 18:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8925 | 18:11 Ferrara station | 0h28 | 18:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9433 | 18:29 Ferrara station | 0h30 | 18:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17973 | 18:45 Ferrara station | 0h46 | 19:31 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8927 | 19:11 Ferrara station | 0h28 | 19:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3985 | 19:18 Ferrara station | 0h32 | 19:50 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9435 | 19:29 Ferrara station | 0h30 | 19:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17975 | 19:45 Ferrara station | 0h52 | 20:37 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3987 | 20:15 Ferrara station | 0h30 | 20:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9437 | 20:29 Ferrara station | 0h30 | 20:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3989 | 21:11 Ferrara station | 0h34 | 21:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17977 | 22:12 Ferrara station | 0h50 | 23:02 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3993 | 23:08 Ferrara station | 0h32 | 23:40 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
InterCityNotte 770 | 23:23 Ferrara station | 0h35 | 23:58 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 15 September | |||||
Regionale TTPER 17941 | 5:50 Ferrara station | 0h52 | 6:42 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17943 | 6:09 Ferrara station | 0h40 | 6:49 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17481 | 6:18 Ferrara station | 0h57 | 7:15 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17945 | 6:50 Ferrara station | 0h51 | 7:41 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3961 | 7:05 Ferrara station | 0h40 | 7:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9403 | 7:29 Ferrara station | 0h30 | 7:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17949 | 7:33 Ferrara station | 0h50 | 8:23 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8801 | 8:05 Ferrara station | 0h37 | 8:42 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8903 | 8:11 Ferrara station | 0h28 | 8:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3963 | 8:18 Ferrara station | 0h37 | 8:55 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3965 | 9:05 Ferrara station | 0h40 | 9:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9409 | 9:29 Ferrara station | 0h30 | 9:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17537 | 9:33 Ferrara station | 0h42 | 10:15 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8907 | 10:11 Ferrara station | 0h28 | 10:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3967 | 10:18 Ferrara station | 0h32 | 10:50 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9411 | 10:29 Ferrara station | 0h30 | 10:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17953 | 10:45 Ferrara station | 0h52 | 11:37 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 3997 | 11:05 Ferrara station | 0h40 | 11:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8902 | 11:10 Ferrara station | 0h29 | 11:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9413 | 11:29 Ferrara station | 0h30 | 11:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17497 | 11:45 Ferrara station | 0h52 | 12:37 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3971 | 12:05 Ferrara station | 0h40 | 12:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9415 | 12:29 Ferrara station | 0h30 | 12:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 584 | 12:40 Ferrara station | 0h40 | 13:20 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17959 | 12:45 Ferrara station | 0h52 | 13:37 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3973 | 13:05 Ferrara station | 0h40 | 13:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8929 | 13:11 Ferrara station | 0h28 | 13:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419 | 13:29 Ferrara station | 0h30 | 13:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17961 | 13:45 Ferrara station | 0h52 | 14:37 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3975 | 14:05 Ferrara station | 0h40 | 14:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8913 | 14:11 Ferrara station | 0h28 | 14:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17963 | 14:45 Ferrara station | 0h52 | 15:37 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3977 | 15:05 Ferrara station | 0h40 | 15:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8915 | 15:11 Ferrara station | 0h28 | 15:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Ferrara station to Bologna Centrale run on average 42 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 42 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:18, the last at 21:23. The fastest train covers the 43 km distance in 28m.
Distance 43 km |
Average train duration 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 42 |
Direct trains 42 |
Fastest train 28m |
First train 4:18 |
Last train 21:23 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
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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.

Most Ferrara station to Bologna Centrale trains use the Ferrara to Bologna Centrale station pair. Use this guide to compare Ferrara station and Bologna Centrale train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Ferrara is 2 km from Ferrara city centre. Public transport options include:
Ferrara has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Ca' d'Frara, Trattoria Il Cucco
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Ferrara. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Ferrara. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ferrara: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Ferrara: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ferrara: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Touring, Hotel Carlton, Hotel Annunziata.
Bologna Centrale is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, A Cafè, VyTA Boulangerie, Venchi, Scambio, Juice Bar, KFC, Dispensa Emilia, Lavazza, Mokà, & more
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
Luggage storage is luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Available at Bologna Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Centrale: 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.
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Excelsior, Millenn Hotel Bologna, UNA Hotels.
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