What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Ferrara?

The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Ferrara is to fly and train which costs €35 - €160 and takes 4h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barcelona to Ferrara?

The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Ferrara is to fly and train which takes 4h 57m and costs €35 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Barcelona and Ferrara?

No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Ferrara station. However, there are services departing from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arriving at Ferrara station via Padova. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Barcelona and Ferrara?

No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Ferrara. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Ferrara via Lyon Part Dieu, Milano Centrale and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 1m.

How far is it from Barcelona to Ferrara?

The distance between Barcelona and Ferrara is 901 km. The road distance is 1173.1 km.

How do I travel from Barcelona to Ferrara without a car?

The best way to get from Barcelona to Ferrara without a car is to train which takes 13h 1m and costs €160 - €290.

How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Ferrara?

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Barcelona to Ferrara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Ferrara bus from?

Barcelona to Ferrara bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Barcelona - North Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Ferrara train from?

Barcelona to Ferrara train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.

Train or bus from Barcelona to Ferrara?

The best way to get from Barcelona to Ferrara is to train which takes 13h 1m and costs €160 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €90 and takes 18h 58m.

Where does the Barcelona to Ferrara bus arrive?

Barcelona to Ferrara bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Barcelona to Ferrara train arrive?

Barcelona to Ferrara train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Barcelona to Ferrara?

Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Ferrara is 1173 km. It takes approximately 11h 13m to drive from Barcelona to Ferrara.

How do I get a train ticket from Barcelona to Ferrara?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Barcelona to Ferrara?

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Where can I stay near Ferrara?

There are 154+ hotels available in Ferrara.

Barcelona to Ferrara - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, car, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Barcelona to Ferrara by plane, train, train (Renfe, Trenitalia), ferry, car, bus, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane BCN - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferraratrain
4h 57m
€36–159
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane BCN - VCE
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Ferraratrain
5h 47m
€35–171
Train
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferraratrain Fr
13h 1m
€163–285
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Genoaferry
2. Drive from Port of Genoa to Ferraracar
16h 53m
€120–183
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Padovabus
2. Take the bus from Padova to Ferrara stationbus
18h 58m
€74–88
Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane BCN - FLR
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Ferraratrain
6h 33m
€74–227
Bus via Milan
1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Ferrarabus 423
20h 15m
€96–180
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Genoacarferry
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Piacenzatrain Ic
3. Take the train from Piacenza to Bologna Centraletrain Ic
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferraratrain Fr
26h 43m
€109–202
Drive 1,173.1 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Ferraracar 1,173.1 km
11h 13m
€185–266

Barcelona to Ferrara by train

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13h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 900.6 km
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Ferrara, Italy?

You can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Ferrara via Lyon Part Dieu, Milano Centrale, and Bologna Centrale in around 13h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Ferrara station via Padova in around 18h 58m.

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