There are 4 ways to get from Ferrara to Florence by train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Ferrara to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
1h 10m€19–45Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Ferrara to Florence150.8 km
2h 6m€6–12Bus
- Take the bus from Ferrara to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus N544
2h 5m€8–35Drive 146.6 km
- Drive from Ferrara to Florencecar 146.6 km
1h 34m€23–33
Ferrara to Florence by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ferrara to Florence is to rideshare which costs €6 - €12 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Ferrara to Florence is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs €19 - €45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ferrara and arriving at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ferrara and arriving at Firenze S.M.N.. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.
The distance between Ferrara and Florence is 138 km. The road distance is 146.6 km.
The best way to get from Ferrara to Florence without a car is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs €19 - €45.
The train from Ferrara to Firenze S.M.N. takes 1h 10m including transfers and departs hourly.
Ferrara to Florence bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ferrara station.
Ferrara to Florence train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Ferrara station.
The best way to get from Ferrara to Florence is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs €19 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €8 - €35 and takes 2h 5m.
What companies run services between Ferrara, Italy and Florence, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Ferrara to Firenze S.M.N. every 2 hours. Tickets cost €19–40 and the journey takes 1h 10m. ItaloTreno also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Ferrara to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €8–15 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Busitalia Simet S.p.A. also services this route 3 times a week.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Ferrara to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Ferrara to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €30–45
- Smart Flex
- €30–45
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Ferrara to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 098 3520 315
- info@fsbusitaliafast.it
- Website
- simetbus.it
Bus from Ferrara to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €28–33
- Schedules at
- simetbus.it
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Ferrara to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ferrara to Florence bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.
Ferrara to Florence train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ferrara to Florence is 147 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Ferrara to Florence.
Book your Ferrara to Florence train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Ferrara to Florence bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ferrara and Florence. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



















