The average train between Zurich and Ferrara takes 6h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Zurich 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 every 2 hours between Zurich and Ferrara. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Ferrara at 9:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 6h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Ferrara. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Ferrara station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
Zurich to Ferrara train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Ferrara train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Ferrara station.
Book your Zurich to Ferrara train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenitalia Frecce and 2 other operators.
The distance between Zurich and Ferrara is 367.5 km. The road distance is 512 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Ferrara via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Bologna Centrale in around 5h 54m.