The average train between Bern and Ferrara takes 13h 46m and the fastest train takes 7h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Bern and Ferrara. The earliest departure is at 7:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Ferrara at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Brig and take an average of 13h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Bern to Ferrara. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Ferrara station via Brig. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 46m.
Bern to Ferrara train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Ferrara train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Ferrara station.
Book your Bern to Ferrara train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), BLS AG and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bern and Ferrara is 399.1 km. The road distance is 520 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Ferrara via Brig, Domodossola, Rho Fiera Milano, Milano Rogoredo, and Bologna Centrale in around 7h 17m.