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

The cheapest way to get from Ferrara to Cologne is to bus which costs €75 - €130 and takes 16h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ferrara to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 37m and costs €70 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Ferrara and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Ferrara to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Ferrara and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Verona and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Ferrara and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Ferrara to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Ferrara and arriving at Köln Hbf via Bologna Centrale, Milano Centrale and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 47m.

How far is it from Ferrara to Cologne?

The distance between Ferrara and Cologne is 839 km. The road distance is 1019.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Ferrara to Cologne without a car is to bus which takes 16h 46m and costs €75 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Ferrara to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ferrara to Cologne bus from?

Ferrara to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ferrara station.

Where do I catch the Ferrara to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Ferrara to Cologne?

The best way to get from Ferrara to Cologne is to bus which takes 16h 46m and costs €75 - €130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €160 - €390 and takes 11h 47m.

Where does the Ferrara to Cologne bus arrive?

Ferrara to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Verona station.

Where does the Ferrara to Cologne train arrive?

Ferrara to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Padova station.

Can I drive from Ferrara to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Ferrara to Cologne is 1020 km. It takes approximately 10h 16m to drive from Ferrara to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Ferrara to Cologne by train, plane, car, car train, bus, 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.

Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Take the train from Ferrara to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BLQ - CGN
4h 37m
€71–270
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Ferrara to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
10h 21m
€160–1,088
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ferrara to Veronabus 423
2. Take the bus from Verona to Leverkusenbus N28
16h 46m
€75–123
Drive 1,019.9 km
1. Drive from Ferrara to Colognecar 1,019.9 km
10h 16m
€159–229
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BLQ - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 37m
€132–360
Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane VCE - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 6m
€116–354
Train
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 Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
11h 47m
€168–386
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Padovatrain Fr
2. Take the train from Padova to München Hbftrain 89
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
12h 41m
€88–292
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rovigo to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
2. Take the bus from Verona to Ludwigshafenbus
3. Take the train from Ludwigshafen, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
4. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Köln West Bftrain
17h 48m
€114–164

Ferrara to Cologne by bus

7Weekly Buses

16h 46mAverage Duration

€75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 838.8 km
Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Ferrara to Köln Heumarkt via Verona, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 16h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ferrara to Köln Hbf via Bologna Centrale, Milano Centrale, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 11h 47m.

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