The average train between Ferrara and Rotterdam takes 20h 18m and the fastest train takes 19h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Ferrara to Rotterdam. 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 Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 1:29 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Ferrara is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 5:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Bologna Centrale and take an average of 20h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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20h 33m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Ferrara to Rotterdam? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Ferrara to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Ferrara station and arriving at Rotterdam station via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 18m.
Ferrara to Rotterdam train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Ferrara station.
Ferrara to Rotterdam train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Ferrara to Rotterdam train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce, ItaloTreno and 3 other operators.
The distance between Ferrara and Rotterdam is 947 km. The road distance is 1,566 km.
You can take a train from Ferrara to Rotterdam Centraal via Bologna Centrale, Torino Porta Susa, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 12h 50m.