There are 6 ways to get from Ferrara to Milan 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 Bologna CentraleFr
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano CentraleFr
1h 43m€20–76Bus via Bologna
cheapest- Take the bus from Kennedy to Bologna Autostazione356
- Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to MilanItabus
5h 25m€10–29Bus
- Take the bus from Ferrara to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano423
4h 30m€21–30Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Ferrara to Milan254.9 km
3h 13m€15Train via Ferrara
- Take the train from Ferrara to Bologna CentraleFr
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centrale9972 / ...
2h 4m€27–76Drive 255.2 km
- Drive from Ferrara to Milan255.2 km
2h 27m€40–57
Ferrara to Milan by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ferrara to Milan is to rideshare which costs €15 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Ferrara to Milan is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs €19 - €80.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ferrara and arriving at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Ferrara to Milan. However, there are services departing from Ferrara and arriving at Milano Centrale via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
The distance between Ferrara and Milan is 259 km. The road distance is 255.2 km.
The best way to get from Ferrara to Milan without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs €19 - €80.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Ferrara to Milan, including transfers.
Ferrara to Milan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ferrara station.
Ferrara to Milan train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Ferrara station.
The best way to get from Ferrara to Milan is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs €19 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €30 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Ferrara, Italy and Milan, Italy?
You can take a train from Ferrara to Milano Centrale via Bologna Centrale in around 1h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Ferrara to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano twice daily. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Ferrara to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Ferrara to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Ferrara to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–29
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Ferrara to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–55
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Ferrara to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 051 290290
- Website
- tper.it
Bus from Kennedy to Bologna Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Schedules at
- tper.it
- 2nd Class
- €4–6
- 1st Class
- €5–7
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–16
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
- Phone
- +39 080 3112335
- info@marinobus.it
- Website
- marinobus.it
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–19
- Website
- https://marinobus.it/en/
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Schedules at
- autolineefederico.it
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Ferrara to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ferrara to Milan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Ferrara to Milan train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ferrara to Milan is 255 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Ferrara to Milan.
Book your Ferrara to Milan train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Ferrara to Milan bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ferrara and Milan. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.