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 65 and takes 9h 55m.

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 5h 33m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 350.

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 9h 55m.

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 35m.

How far is it from Ferrara to Basel?

The distance between Ferrara and Basel is 584 km. The road distance is 551.2 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 35m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m 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 ItaloTreno, 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 35m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 65 and takes 9h 55m.

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 ItaloTreno, arrive at Bologna centrale station.

Can I drive from Ferrara to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Ferrara to Basel is 551 km. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Ferrara to Basel.

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

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Where can I stay near 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
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 35m
CHF 83–272
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
9h 55m
CHF 35–64
Drive 551.2 km
1. Drive from Ferrara to Baselcar 551.2 km
6h 31m
CHF 88–126
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 4m
CHF 67–236
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 125–244
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 99–201
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 33m
CHF 110–347
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 5m
CHF 117–378
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 140–382
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Bologna centraletrain
2. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
4. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
5. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 32m
CHF 129–342

Ferrara to Basel by bus

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9h 55mAverage Duration

CHF 35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 583.9 km
Duration: 7h 35m

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 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kennedy to Basel SBB via Bologna and Milan in around 9h 55m.

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