Bus Ferrara to Bologna: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Ferrara to Bologna

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Ferrara to Bologna from various bus operators like GoOpti, FlixBus or Trenitalia for the next days.

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$12

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	0h 50m	10:25 PM	Ferrara	Bus Stop	11:15 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$5	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Ferrara (Italy) at 12/18/2025 10:25:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 12/18/2025 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
FlixBus	0h 45m	11:00 PM	Ferrara	Bus Stop	11:45 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Ferrara (Italy) at 12/18/2025 11:00:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 12/18/2025 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
GoOpti	1h 0m	10:00 AM	Ferrara	Bus Stop	11:00 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Basic	$131	A Bus from GoOpti goes from Bus Stop, Ferrara (Italy) at 12/18/2025 10:00:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 12/18/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $131 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
GoOpti	1h 0m	11:00 AM	Ferrara	Bus Stop	12:00 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Basic	$131	A Bus from GoOpti goes from Bus Stop, Ferrara (Italy) at 12/18/2025 11:00:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 12/18/2025 12:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $131 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
GoOpti	1h 0m	12:00 PM	Ferrara	Bus Stop	1:00 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Basic	$131	A Bus from GoOpti goes from Bus Stop, Ferrara (Italy) at 12/18/2025 12:00:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 12/18/2025 1:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $131 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	0h 50m	10:25 PM	Ferrara	Bus Stop	11:15 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station		Economy	$5	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Ferrara (Italy) at 12/19/2025 10:25:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 12/19/2025 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
	FlixBus	0h 45m	11:00 PM	Ferrara	Bus Stop	11:45 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station		Economy	$15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Ferrara (Italy) at 12/19/2025 11:00:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 12/19/2025 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	0h 45m	11:00 PM	Ferrara	Bus Stop	11:45 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station		Economy	$5	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Ferrara (Italy) at 12/21/2025 11:00:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 12/21/2025 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
	FlixBus	0h 50m	10:25 PM	Ferrara	Bus Stop	11:15 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station		Economy	$6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Ferrara (Italy) at 12/21/2025 10:25:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 12/21/2025 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Trenitalia	0h 53m	5:56 AM	Ferrara	Via Boschetto Train Station	6:49 AM	Bologna	Central Station	Economy	$6	A Bus from Trenitalia goes from Via Boschetto Train Station, Ferrara (Italy) at 12/22/2025 5:56:00 AM to Central Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 12/22/2025 6:49:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 53m
Trenitalia	1h 5m	6:45 PM	Ferrara	Via Boschetto Train Station	7:50 PM	Bologna	Central Station	Economy	$6	A Bus from Trenitalia goes from Via Boschetto Train Station, Ferrara (Italy) at 12/22/2025 6:45:00 PM to Central Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 12/22/2025 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
FlixBus	0h 50m	10:25 PM	Ferrara	Bus Stop	11:15 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Ferrara (Italy) at 12/22/2025 10:25:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 12/22/2025 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
FlixBus	0h 45m	11:00 PM	Ferrara	Bus Stop	11:45 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Ferrara (Italy) at 12/22/2025 11:00:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 12/22/2025 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
Itabus	0h 45m	1:00 AM	Ferrara	Bus Stop	1:45 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Basic	$7	A Bus from Itabus goes from Bus Stop, Ferrara (Italy) at 12/22/2025 1:00:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 12/22/2025 1:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	0h 50m	10:25 PM	Ferrara	Bus Stop	11:15 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Ferrara (Italy) at 12/23/2025 10:25:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 12/23/2025 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
Itabus	0h 45m	2:40 AM	Ferrara	Central Station	3:25 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Premium Economy	$12	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Station, Ferrara (Italy) at 12/23/2025 2:40:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 12/23/2025 3:25:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
FlixBus	0h 45m	11:00 PM	Ferrara	Bus Stop	11:45 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Ferrara (Italy) at 12/23/2025 11:00:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 12/23/2025 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	0h 45m	11:00 PM	Ferrara	Bus Stop	11:45 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station		Economy	$12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Ferrara (Italy) at 12/24/2025 11:00:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 12/24/2025 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Ferrara to Bologna is $5 on 12/16/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Ferrara and Bologna

See here how frequent the connections between Ferrara and Bologna are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 16 daily buses from Ferrara to Bologna. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Ferrara and Bologna.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 19 buses from Ferrara to Bologna, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Ferrara and Bologna, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Ferrara to Bologna

Compare all providers like GoOpti, FlixBus and Trenitalia that travel 6 times every day by bus from Ferrara to Bologna in one click! Book your bus ticket from Ferrara to Bologna starting from $5!

Cheapest Bus	$5
Fastest Bus	0h 45m
Earliest Bus	10:00 AM
Latest Bus	11:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	27.3 miles
Bus Companies	GoOpti, FlixBus, Trenitalia and Itabus

Cheapest bus connections from Ferrara to Bologna

Every day, 6 buses from 4 bus companies leave Ferrara for Bologna: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/18/2025 and for the following days.

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Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

$12

Thursday 12/25

$15

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

Sunday 12/28

$14

Monday 12/29

Tuesday 12/30

Wednesday 12/31

Thursday 01/01

Friday 01/02

$11

Saturday 01/03

Sunday 01/04

Monday 01/05

Tuesday 01/06

Wednesday 01/07

Thursday 01/08

Friday 01/09

Saturday 01/10

The cheapest time to travel from Ferrara to Bologna

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Ferrara to Bologna, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $5, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Ferrara to Bologna. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $6.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Ferrara to Bologna, with $5. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $6.

How to save money travelling from Ferrara to Bologna

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Ferrara to Bologna in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Ferrara to Bologna, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Ferrara to Bologna are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Ferrara and Bologna

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Ferrara and Bologna.

Bus Stop

Largo Castello 18

Telepass Ferrara Nord Bus Stop

Strada Provinciale

Autogrill Po Est

SP23

Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station

Piazza XX Settembre 6

Piazza Roosevelt Bus Stop

Fiere Train Station

Via Ondina Valla

San Biagio Cefalonia Bus Stop

Casteldebole Train Station

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Ferrara to Bologna? Compare all modes of transports from Ferrara to Bologna.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Ferrara to Bologna

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Ferrara to Bologna? Or which bus companies serve the route Ferrara to Bologna? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Ferrara to Bologna bus

How much does a Ferrara Bologna bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $5 and takes 0h 50m to reach Bologna. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Ferrara to Bologna?

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $5 and $162. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Bologna.

On average, how many connections are available from Ferrara to Bologna each day?

Every day, the Ferrara to Bologna bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Ferrara to Bologna take?

The fastest bus from Ferrara to Bologna is offered by FlixBus and takes 0h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $9. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Ferrara to Bologna?

The earliest bus arriving in Bologna from Ferrara starts at 10:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Ferrara to Bologna?

The latest bus trip departing from Ferrara for Bologna starts at 11:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Ferrara Bologna route?

When traveling by bus from Ferrara to Bologna, passengers can travel with GoOpti, FlixBus and Trenitalia. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Ferrara and Bologna?

You can check all the direct connections between Ferrara and Bologna by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: GoOpti, FlixBus and Trenitalia.

What can I take with me on the Ferrara to Bologna bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Ferrara Bologna bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Ferrara Bologna bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Ferrara to Bologna on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Ferrara to Bologna?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 6 daily trips between Ferrara and Bologna. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Ferrara to Bologna

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

Premium Economy

A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.

More bus routes to Ferrara and to Bologna

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Ferrara and to Bologna. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!