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

The cheapest way to get from Ferrara to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 75 and takes 10h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ferrara to Basel is to train and fly which takes 4h 58m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 290.

Is there a direct bus between Ferrara and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Ferrara to Basel. However, there are services departing from Kennedy and arriving at Basel SBB via Bologna and Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Ferrara and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Ferrara to Basel. However, there are services departing from Ferrara and arriving at Basel SBB via Bologna centrale, Milano Centrale and Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

How far is it from Ferrara to Basel?

The distance between Ferrara and Basel is 584 km. The road distance is 553 km.

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

The best way to get from Ferrara to Basel without a car is to train via Milan which takes 7h 54m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Ferrara to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ferrara to Basel bus from?

Ferrara to Basel bus services, operated by TPER spa, depart from Kennedy station.

Where do I catch the Ferrara to Basel train from?

Ferrara to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Ferrara station.

Train or bus from Ferrara to Basel?

The best way to get from Ferrara to Basel is to train via Milan which takes 7h 54m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 75 and takes 10h 17m.

Where does the Ferrara to Basel bus arrive?

Ferrara to Basel bus services, operated by TPER spa, arrive at Bologna Autostazione station.

Where does the Ferrara to Basel train arrive?

Ferrara to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Can I drive from Ferrara to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Ferrara to Basel is 553 km. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Ferrara to Basel.

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

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Ferrara to Basel - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and shuttle

There are 10 ways to get from Ferrara to Basel by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, plane, or shuttle

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

Train via Milan
best
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
4. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Basel SBBtrain Ec
7h 54m
CHF 85–272
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kennedy to Bologna Autostazionebus 356
2. Take the bus from Bologna to Milanbus
3. Take the bus from Milan to Basel SBBbus
10h 17m
CHF 37–71
Drive 553 km
1. Drive from Ferrara to Baselcar 553 km
6h 30m
CHF 91–131
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Basel (BSL)plane BLQ - BSL
6h 6m
CHF 63–226
Train
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Padovatrain Fr
2. Take the train from Padova to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
8h 40m
CHF 127–245
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ferrara to Modenashuttle
2. Take the bus from Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio to Baselbus
13h 44m
CHF 113–240
Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Basel (BSL)plane VCE - BSL
4h 58m
CHF 74–288
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BLQ - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 35m
CHF 118–337
Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VCE - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 7m
CHF 124–379
Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FLR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 26m
CHF 151–394

Ferrara to Basel by train

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Distance: 583.9 km
Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between Ferrara, Italy and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Ferrara to Basel SBB via Bologna centrale, Milano Centrale, and Arth-Goldau in around 7h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kennedy to Basel SBB via Bologna and Milan in around 10h 17m.

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