Cheap coach tickets from Ferrara to Bologna

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Coach from Ferrara to Bologna: Journey Information

There are 2 intercity coaches per day from Ferrara to Bologna. Travelling by coach from Ferrara to Bologna usually takes around 46 minutes, but the fastest Marino coach can make the trip in 35 minutes.

Distance
27 mi (44 km)
Shortest duration
35m
Cheapest price
£2.47
Trips per day
2
Most frequent service
FlixBus
Coach lines
3

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How much is a coach ticket from Ferrara to Bologna?

Coach tickets for a trip from Ferrara to Bologna cost about £5 when you book at the cheapest time, 2 days ahead. This is an excellent value for the trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find coach tickets at or below this price.

Average coach ticket prices from Ferrara to Bologna by travel date

£15£10£5NovNov

If you're planning to travel by coach from Ferrara to Bologna in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from £3 to £11. The cheapest coach tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on 6 November 2026. If you’re looking to travel to Bologna this week, coach tickets are available starting at £3.

Prices as travel date approaches

£25£20£15£10£5

Most coach companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your coach tickets as early as possible. Booking in advance, even by a couple of days, is the best way to find cheaper coach tickets.

What coach companies travel from Ferrara to Bologna?

There are 3 coach lines from Ferrara to Bologna available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. FlixBus offers the most choice in regards to departure times, with a couple of different times on its daily coach timetable.

CoachDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus248m£4.38
Itabus145m£2.47
Marino135m£9.14
  • First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity coach companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 2 trips from Ferrara to Bologna, and usually makes the trip in about 48 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as toilets, air conditioning, and power sockets.

  • Itabus is an Italian coach company servicing the whole peninsula, including major tourist hotspots like Rome, Trieste, and Catania. The company has both single and double-decker coaches with clean, comfortable seats, complimentary WiFi, power sockets, toilets, and air conditioning. Upgrade to a premium ticket for even larger seats and extendable armchairs.

  • Marino coaches travel across Italy to cities such as Naples, Padua, and Lecce, and into neighbouring countries including France, Switzerland, and Germany. Their fleet features comfortable reclining seats, air conditioning, complimentary WiFi connectivity, a toilet, and even a minibar!

Frequently asked questions about travelling by coach from Ferrara to Bologna

There are usually only 2 coaches per day from Ferrara to Bologna. Both of these are direct coaches, meaning that you do not have to worry about transferring coaches at any point during your trip.

Trips per day

2

Direct trips

2

The coach takes an average of 46 minutes to cover the 27 miles from Ferrara to Bologna. However, the fastest coach only takes 35 minutes. It's a short trip that goes by very quickly. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Distance (mi)

27

Distance (km)

44

The first coach leaves at 22:25 and the last coach leaves at 23:25. To see the times for all coaches from Ferrara to Bologna, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

Earliest coach

10:25pm

Latest coach

11:25pm

Sunday tends to be the busiest day for coaches, as many passengers take the coach to Bologna at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your coach travel for the beginning of the week.

Most crowded

Sunday

Least crowded

Monday

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in Ferrara?

Main departure station: Piazzale della Stazione

Ferrara has two coach stations with service to Bologna.

All coach stations in Ferrara:

  • Piazzale della Stazione
  • Piazzale della Stazione

Where does the coach arrive in Bologna?

Main arrival station: Piazza XX Settembre 6

These are the two stations where coaches may stop when they arrive in Bologna.

Coach stations in Bologna:

  • Piazza XX Settembre 6
  • Bus Stop

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