The average train between Rotterdam and Ferrara takes 20h 43m and the fastest train takes 19h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam and Ferrara. The earliest departure is at 10:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 8:58 PM which arrives into Ferrara at 5:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 20h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Ferrara. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Ferrara station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 43m.
Rotterdam to Ferrara train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Ferrara train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Ferrara station.
Book your Rotterdam to Ferrara train tickets online with Eurostar, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rotterdam and Ferrara is 947 km. The road distance is 1,581 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Ferrara via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Milano Centrale, and Bologna Centrale in around 12h 45m.