The average train between Ferrara and Lille takes 20h 21m and the fastest train takes 19h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Ferrara to Lille. 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 Ferrara and Lille. The earliest departure is at 12:29 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Ferrara is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Lille at 4:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Bologna Centrale and take an average of 20h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ferrara to Lille. However, there are services departing from Ferrara station and arriving at Lille station via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 21m.
Ferrara to Lille train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Ferrara station.
Ferrara to Lille train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Book your Ferrara to Lille train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce, Trenitalia and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ferrara and Lille is 907.3 km. The road distance is 1,361 km.
You can take a train from Ferrara to Lille Flandres via Bologna Centrale, Milano Centrale, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 11h 15m.