There are 8 ways to get from Ferrara to Madrid by train, plane, train (Trenitalia, Renfe, TGV, Ouigo), bus, 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 to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Ferrara to Bologna Centraletrain
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BLQ - MAD
5h 37m€66–207Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Ferrara to Venezia Mestretrain
- Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane VCE - MAD
6h 31m€48–185Train
- Take the train from Ferrara to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
16h 26m€228–529Bus
- Take the bus from Ferrara to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 423
- Take the bus from Milan to Madridbus FlixBus N1138
28h 25m€140–231Drive 1,733.1 km
- Drive from Ferrara to Madridcar 1,733.1 km
16h 58m€275–396Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ferrara to Firenze S.M.N.train
- Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane FLR - MAD
6h 23m€81–195Train, train to Milan Linate Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ferrara to Bologna Centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane LIN - MAD
7h 7m€106–286Train, bus
- Take the train from Ferrara to Padovatrain Fr
- Take the bus from Padova to Méndez Álvaro Estación Surbus
29h 10m€128–182
Ferrara to Madrid by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ferrara to Madrid is to train and fly which costs €45 - €190 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Ferrara to Madrid is to train and fly which takes 5h 37m and costs €65 - €210.
No, there is no direct bus from Ferrara to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Ferrara and arriving at Madrid via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Ferrara to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Ferrara and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Bologna centrale, Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 26m.
The distance between Ferrara and Madrid is 1360 km. The road distance is 1733.1 km.
The best way to get from Ferrara to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 16h 26m and costs €220 - €550.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Ferrara to Madrid, including transfers.
Ferrara to Madrid bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ferrara station.
Ferrara to Madrid train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Ferrara station.
The best way to get from Ferrara to Madrid is to train which takes 16h 26m and costs €220 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €240 and takes 28h 25m.
What companies run services between Ferrara, Italy and Madrid, Spain?
You can take a train from Ferrara to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Bologna centrale, Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona-Sants in around 16h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferrara to Madrid via Milan in around 28h 25m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–160
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Wednesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €55–160
Flights from Florence Peretola Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–290
Flights from Florence Peretola Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–150
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–180
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–160
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Ferrara to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Ferrara to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Ferrara to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Ferrara to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Ferrara to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Ferrara to Padova
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–22
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Ferrara to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milan to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €120–200
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Ferrara to Madrid bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Ferrara to Madrid train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ferrara to Madrid is 1733 km. It takes approximately 16h 58m to drive from Ferrara to Madrid.
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