The average train between Brussels and Ferrara takes 19h 40m and the fastest train takes 18h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Brussels 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 twice daily between Brussels and Ferrara. The earliest departure is at 12:13 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Brussels is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Ferrara at 5:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 19h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Ferrara. However, there are services departing from Brussels station and arriving at Ferrara station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 40m.
Brussels to Ferrara train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Brussel-Zuid station.
Brussels to Ferrara train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Ferrara station.
Book your Brussels to Ferrara train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Brussels and Ferrara is 860.2 km. The road distance is 1,443 km.
You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid to Ferrara via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Milano Centrale, and Bologna Centrale in around 11h 31m.