There are 3 ways to get from Ferrara to Parma by train (Italo), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ferrara to Bologna Centraletrain Fr / ...
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain Fr / ...
2h 16mDrive 140.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Ferrara to Parmacar 140.9 km
1h 25m€22–32Bus
- Take the bus from Kennedy to Bologna Autostazionebus 356
- Take the bus from Bologna to Parmabus Bologna - Parma / ...
2h 56m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ferrara to Parma is to drive which costs €21 - €35 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Ferrara to Parma is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Ferrara to Parma. However, there are services departing from Kennedy and arriving at Parma via Bologna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Ferrara to Parma. However, there are services departing from Ferrara and arriving at Parma via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
The distance between Ferrara and Parma is 137 km. The road distance is 140.9 km.
The best way to get from Ferrara to Parma without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Ferrara to Parma, including transfers.
Ferrara to Parma bus services, operated by TPER spa, depart from Kennedy station.
Ferrara to Parma train services, operated by Fs, depart from Ferrara station.
The best way to get from Ferrara to Parma is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 56m.
What companies run services between Ferrara, Italy and Parma, Italy?
You can take a train from Ferrara to Parma via Bologna Centrale in around 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kennedy to Parma via Bologna in around 2h 56m.
- Website
- fsitaliane.it
Train from Ferrara to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- fsitaliane.it
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- fsitaliane.it
- Website
- italotreno.com
Train from Ferrara to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- €6–13
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Website
- global.flixbus.com
Bus from Bologna to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- global.flixbus.com
- Phone
- +39 0824 46304
- info@sellitto.com
- Website
- sellitto.com
Bus from Bologna to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Schedules at
- sellitto.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ferrara to Parma bus services, operated by TPER spa, arrive at Bologna Autostazione station.
Ferrara to Parma train services, operated by Fs, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ferrara to Parma is 141 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Ferrara to Parma.
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