| Avg. journey time | 38m |
| Trains per day | 34 |
| Fare range | €5.00 - €36.00 |
| Distance | 43km |
| Train operators |
| First train departs at | 05:09 |
| Last train departs at | 22:08 |
| Fastest route | 22m |
| Changes | Direct |
| Origin Station | Bologna Centrale |
| Destination Station | Ferrara |
Trenitalia is the national railway company of Italy, with a fleet including high-speed trains (Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca), Intercity and Intercity night trains and regional trains. Trenitalia offers discounts and special promotions on selected routes, two types of discounted tickets for young people under 30 and people over 60.
Frecciarossa trains are Trenitalia's flagship high-speed trains capable of reaching speeds of up to 350 km/h. The "red arrow" trains are distinguished by their comfort, their ultra-modern design and their reduced impact on the environment. All Frecciarossa trains are equipped with a food carriage, a free WiFi connection and four levels of service – Standard, Premium (with drinks and welcome snacks served on arrival, as well as a morning newspaper), Business (with drinks and snacks, morning newspaper and larger seats) and Executive (with Fast Track, access to FrecciaClub lounges in train selected stations, and gourmet meals served to your seat).
Italo is a high-speed train operator that runs services between many of the major cities across Italy. All Italo trains are modern, air conditioned, and have free WiFi available for all travellers. There are four comfort classes, or "ambiances", as Italo like to call them – Smart (the cheapest price), Comfort (with wider seats and extra legroom), Prima (with a welcome selection of food and drink, fast track boarding and extra space), and Executive Club (with all Prima services, extra-wide seats, access to Italo Club lounges and personal entertainment screens at your seat).
Frecciargento "silver arrow" high-speed trains connect the main cities of the north-west, central and southern Italy at speeds of up to 250km/h. All Frecciargento trains are equipped with a food carriage, free WiFi, reclining seats and power sockets. There are two levels of service – First Class and Second Class. First Class travellers can enjoy reclining leather seats, welcome service with drink and a sweet or savoury snack, and a free morning newspaper.
The average journey time between Bologna Centrale and Ferrara is 38 minutes and the fastest journey time is 22 minutes. On an average weekday, there are 35 trains per day travelling from Bologna Centrale to Ferrara. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use our journey planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The first train from Bologna Centrale to Ferrara departs at 05:09. The last train from Bologna Centrale to Ferrara departs at 22:08. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services. Alternatively, some popular routes may run throughout the night at a reduced frequency. There may also be less services on weekends and holidays; use our journey planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Bologna Centrale to Ferrara without having to change trains. There are 34 direct trains from Bologna Centrale to Ferrara. Though there may be fewer direct services available depending on your exact departure date.