There are 7 ways to get from Ferrara to Milan by train (Trenitalia, Italo), 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 Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centraletrain Fr
1h 45m€26–90Bus via Bologna
cheapest- Take the bus from Kennedy to Bologna Autostazionebus 356
- Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Milano, San Donato M3bus N424 / ...
4h 53m€14–30Bus
- Take the bus from Ferrara to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 423
4h 20m€16–28Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Ferrara to Milan254.9 km
3h 13m€15Train via Ferrara
- Take the train from Ferrara to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centraletrain 9972 / ...
2h 4m€45–85Bus via Bologna #2
- Take the bus from Kennedy to Bologna Autostazionebus 356
- Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Milanbus Itabus
5h 25m€15–24Drive 255.2 km
- Drive from Ferrara to Milancar 255.2 km
2h 29m€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 45m and costs €25 - €95.
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 20m.
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 45m.
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 45m and costs €25 - €95.
It takes approximately 1h 45m 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 45m and costs €25 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €28 and takes 4h 20m.
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 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Ferrara to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano twice daily. Tickets cost €16–28 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Ferrara to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Ferrara to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 40 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
- €4–11
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–50
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Website
- italotreno.com
Train from Ferrara to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- italotreno.com
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Ferrara to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €24–35
- Smart Flex
- €25–30
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–55
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €40–50
- Smart Flex
- €40–55
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 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Milano, San Donato M3
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- 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
- €4–8
- Schedules at
- tper.it
- 2nd Class
- €4–6
- 1st Class
- €5–8
- Phone
- +39 080 579 0211
- info@sitasudtrasporti.it
- Website
- sitasudtrasporti.it
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Milano, San Donato M3
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–22
- Schedules at
- sitasudtrasporti.it
- 2nd Class
- €10–14
- 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
- €10–14
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
- 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 29m 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.