There are 9 ways to get from Catania to Ferrara by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, 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- Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane CTA - BLQ
- Take the train from Bologna centrale to Ferraratrain
2h 41m€23–185Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Catania Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain Ic
- Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Ferraratrain Fr
11h 48m€151–302Bus
- Take the bus from Catania to Bologna Centralebus N597
- Take the bus from Bologna Autostazione to Kennedybus 356
17h 15m€97–156Night train, train
- Take the nighttrain from Catania Centrale to Bologna Centralenighttrain Ini
- Take the train from Bologna centrale to Ferraratrain 8916 / ...
16h 55m€105–201Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
- Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane CTA - VCE
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Ferraratrain
3h 16m€38–182Fly to Verona Villafranca Airport, train
- Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane CTA - VRN
- Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Padovatrain
- Take the train from Padova to Ferraratrain
3h 58m€46–306Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
- Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane CTA - FLR
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Ferraratrain
4h 9m€49–217Bus via Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Bologna Autostazionebus Itabus
- Take the bus from Bologna Autostazione to Kennedybus 356
18h 20m€71–135Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Catania to Tresmestiericar
- Take the carferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovannicarferry
- Drive from Villa S. Giovanni to Ferraracar
11h 28m€203–305
Catania to Ferrara by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Catania to Ferrara is to fly and train which costs €23 - €190 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Catania to Ferrara is to fly and train which takes 2h 41m and costs €23 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from Catania to Ferrara. However, there are services departing from Catania and arriving at Kennedy via Bologna Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Catania to Ferrara. However, there are services departing from Catania Centrale and arriving at Ferrara via Villa S.Giovanni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.
The distance between Catania and Ferrara is 898 km.
The best way to get from Catania to Ferrara without a car is to train which takes 11h 48m and costs €150 - €310.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Catania to Ferrara, including transfers.
Catania to Ferrara bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Catania station.
Catania to Ferrara train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Catania Centrale station.
The best way to get from Catania to Ferrara is to train which takes 11h 48m and costs €150 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €160 and takes 17h 15m.
What companies run services between Catania, Italy and Ferrara, Italy?
You can take a train from Catania Centrale to Ferrara via Villa S.Giovanni in around 11h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Catania to Kennedy via Bologna Autostazione in around 17h 15m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–220
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport via Bari
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €45–220
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €28–150
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport via Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €28–150
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Verona Villafranca Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–250
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Verona Villafranca Airport via Cagliari
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Wednesday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €55–250
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Bologna centrale to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Bologna centrale to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Venezia Mestre to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Padova
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–19
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Padova to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Italo Treno
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Catania to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €90–150
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 090774409
- info@bluferries.it
- Website
- bluferries.it
Car ferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Schedules at
- bluferries.it
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Catania to Ferrara bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Catania to Ferrara train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Villa S.Giovanni station.
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