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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Ferrara is to bus which costs €80 - €130 and takes 17h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Ferrara is to fly and train which takes 4h 42m and costs €70 - €280.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Ferrara?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Ferrara. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Ferrara via Stuttgart Hbf and Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 5m.

How far is it from Cologne to Ferrara?

The distance between Cologne and Ferrara is 839 km. The road distance is 1021.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Ferrara without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h 7m and costs €95 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Cologne to Ferrara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Ferrara train from?

Cologne to Ferrara train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Ferrara?

The best way to get from Cologne to Ferrara is to train which takes 12h 49m and costs €95 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 17h 57m.

Where does the Cologne to Ferrara train arrive?

Cologne to Ferrara train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Ferrara?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Ferrara is 1021 km. It takes approximately 10h 17m to drive from Cologne to Ferrara.

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

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Where can I stay near Ferrara?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Ferrara by plane, train, car, car train, bus, night train, or train (Trenitalia)

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

Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
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1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane CGN - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferraratrain
4h 42m
€71–272
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Düsseldorf Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Ferraracar
9h 58m
€156–1,088
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Veronabus
3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Rovigotrain Re
15h 7m
€95–201
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the night train from Stuttgart Hbf to Venezia Mestrenighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Ferraratrain Fr
16h 5m
€109–479
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane FRA - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferraratrain
5h 14m
€132–361
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane FRA - VCE
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Ferraratrain
5h 42m
€115–354
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Bologna Centraletrain 89
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferraratrain Fr
12h 49m
€98–276
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Bologna Centralebus N537
2. Take the bus from Bologna Autostazione to Kennedybus 356
17h 57m
€83–127
Drive 1,021.3 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Ferraracar 1,021.3 km
10h 17m
€159–229

Cologne to Ferrara by train and night train

7Weekly Services

16h 5mAverage Duration

€109Cheapest Price

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Distance: 838.8 km
Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Ferrara, Italy?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Ferrara via München Hbf and Bologna Centrale in around 12h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Kennedy via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, and Bologna Autostazione in around 17h 57m.

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