The average train between Rome and Ferrara takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is an hourly train service from Rome 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 Rome and Ferrara. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rome is at 7:41 PM which arrives into Ferrara at 5:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rome to Ferrara. However, there are services departing from Rome station and arriving at Ferrara station via Bologna centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
Rome to Ferrara train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
Rome to Ferrara train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Ferrara station.
Book your Rome to Ferrara train tickets online with ItaloTreno, Trenitalia Frecce and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rome and Ferrara is 334.2 km. The road distance is 395 km.
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Ferrara via Bologna Centrale in around 2h 46m.