The average train between Milan and Ferrara takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Milan 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 hourly between Milan and Ferrara. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Milan is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Ferrara at 5:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Milan to Ferrara. However, there are services departing from Milan station and arriving at Ferrara station via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Milan to Ferrara train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Milano Centrale station.
Milan to Ferrara train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Ferrara station.
Book your Milan to Ferrara train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce, Trenitalia and Trenitalia Intercity.
The distance between Milan and Ferrara is 203 km. The road distance is 259 km.
You can take a train from Milano Centrale to Ferrara via Bologna Centrale in around 1h 46m.