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Basel to Ferrara trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Ferrara takes 8h 22m and the fastest train takes 6h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Ferrara. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 22m
Duration
588 km
Distance
€163
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train Ec
  2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train
  3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain train Fr
  4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferraratrain train Fr
6h 53m
€72–411

Basel to Ferrara train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Basel and Ferrara. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Ferrara at 9:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 8h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 587.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Ferrara, Italy?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Ferrara via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Bologna Centrale in around 6h 53m.

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