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There are 8 ways to get from Dublin to Ferrara by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane plane DUB - BLQ
    2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferraratrain train
    5h 45m
    €56–205

  2. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain train
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain train Fr
    5. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferraratrain train Fr
    32h 42m
    €278–947

  3. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain train
    3. Take the bus from Paris to Bologna Centralebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bologna Autostazione to Kennedybus bus 356
    41h 19m
    €222–830

  4. Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane plane DUB - VCE
    2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Ferraratrain train
    6h 27m
    €59–226

  5. Fly to Verona Villafranca Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane plane DUB - VRN
    2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Padovatrain train
    3. Take the train from Padova to Ferraratrain train
    6h 58m
    €80–319

  6. Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane DUB - LIN
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferraratrain train
    7h 32m
    €106–304

  7. Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane plane DUB - BGY
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferraratrain train
    7h 53m
    €81–315

  8. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dublin to Rosslare Harbourcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Dunkirk to Ferraracar car
    39h 24m
    €241–768

Dublin to Ferrara by ferry, train, and subway

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration32h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket€278Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Ferrara, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Ferrara. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), walk to Bologna Aeroporto, take the train to Bologna Centrale FS, walk to Bologna Centrale, then take the train to Ferrara. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Ferrara via Cherbourg, Cherbourg, Paris St Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, Milano Centrale, and Bologna Centrale in around 32h 42m.

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