There are 6 ways to get from Bologna to Castello Estense by train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Cavour Giardini
best- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferraratrain Fr
37 min€6–16Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Bologna to Ferrara48.6 km
54 min€2–4Bus
- Take the bus from Bologna Autostazione to Kennedybus 356
1h 16m€4–7Train
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferraratrain Fr
45 min€5–14Drive 48.6 km
- Drive from Bologna to Castello Estensecar 48.6 km
39 min€8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bologna to Castello Estensetaxi 48.6 km
39 min€80–100
Bologna to Castello Estense by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Castello Estense is to rideshare which costs €2 - €4 and takes 54 min.
The fastest way to get from Bologna to Castello Estense is to train via Cavour Giardini which takes 37 min and costs €6 - €16.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bologna Autostazione and arriving at Kennedy. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 7m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Ferrara. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.
The distance between Bologna and Castello Estense is 49 km. The road distance is 48.6 km.
The best way to get from Bologna to Castello Estense without a car is to train via Cavour Giardini which takes 37 min and costs €6 - €16.
It takes approximately 37 min to get from Bologna to Castello Estense, including transfers.
Bologna to Castello Estense bus services, operated by TPER spa, depart from Bologna Autostazione station.
Bologna to Castello Estense train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
The best way to get from Bologna to Castello Estense is to train via Cavour Giardini which takes 37 min and costs €6 - €16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €4 - €7 and takes 1h 16m.
What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Castello Estense, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Bologna Centrale to Ferrara hourly. Tickets cost €7–14 and the journey takes 26 min. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, TPER spa operates a bus from Bologna Autostazione to Kennedy hourly. Tickets cost €4–7 and the journey takes 1h 7m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Bologna Centrale to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
Train from Bologna Centrale to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 051 290290
- Website
- tper.it
Bus from Bologna Autostazione to Kennedy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Schedules at
- tper.it
- 2nd Class
- €4–6
- 1st Class
- €5–7
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Bologna to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- €80–100
Colombo Group
- Phone
- +39 349 362 7917
- Website
- colomboncc.com
Cotabo
- Phone
- +39 051 372727
- Website
- cotabo.it
Navetta Italia, Vince Group Srls
- Phone
- +39 328 151 1513
- Website
- navettaitalia.com
Taxi a bologna
- Phone
- +39 338 160 0521
- Website
- taxiabologna.it
TAXI CAT BOLOGNA
- Phone
- +39 051.4590
- Website
- taxibologna.it
TAXI NCC BOLOGNA
- Phone
- +39 392 177 4905
- Website
- lasiciliatour.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bologna to Castello Estense bus services, operated by TPER spa, arrive at Kennedy station.
Bologna to Castello Estense train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Ferrara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Castello Estense is 49 km. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Bologna to Castello Estense.
Book your Bologna to Castello Estense train tickets online with Omio.
There are 485+ hotels available in Castello Estense.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bologna and Castello Estense. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.