What is the cheapest way to get from Ferrara to Parma?

The cheapest way to get from Ferrara to Parma is to bus via Parma - Viale Toschi which costs €9 - €15 and takes 3h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ferrara to Parma?

The fastest way to get from Ferrara to Parma is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs €22 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Ferrara and Parma?

No, there is no direct bus from Ferrara to Parma. However, there are services departing from Kennedy and arriving at Parma via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Ferrara and Parma?

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 8m.

How far is it from Ferrara to Parma?

The distance between Ferrara and Parma is 137 km. The road distance is 140.9 km.

How do I travel from Ferrara to Parma without a car?

The best way to get from Ferrara to Parma without a car is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs €10 - €100.

How long does it take to get from Ferrara to Parma?

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Ferrara to Parma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ferrara to Parma bus from?

Ferrara to Parma bus services, operated by TPER spa, depart from Kennedy station.

Where do I catch the Ferrara to Parma train from?

Ferrara to Parma train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Ferrara station.

Train or bus from Ferrara to Parma?

The best way to get from Ferrara to Parma is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs €10 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €19 and takes 3h 28m.

Where does the Ferrara to Parma bus arrive?

Ferrara to Parma bus services, operated by TPER spa, arrive at Bologna Autostazione station.

Where does the Ferrara to Parma train arrive?

Ferrara to Parma train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Can I drive from Ferrara to Parma?

Yes, the driving distance between Ferrara to Parma is 141 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Ferrara to Parma.

How do I get a train ticket from Ferrara to Parma?

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Where can I stay near Parma?

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Ferrara to Parma - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Ferrara to Parma by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain Ic
2h 8m
€11–100
Bus via Parma - Viale Toschi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kennedy to Bologna Autostazionebus 356
2. Take the bus from Bologna - Autostazione to Parma - Viale Toschibus
3h 43m
€9–14
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kennedy to Bologna Autostazionebus 356
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Parmabus N425 / ...
3h 28m
€10–18
Drive 140.9 km
1. Drive from Ferrara to Parmacar 140.9 km
1h 25m
€22–32

Ferrara to Parma by train

131Weekly Trains

2h 8mAverage Duration

€11Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ferrara to Parma.

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Distance: 137 km
Duration: 2h 8m

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 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kennedy to Parma via Bologna Centrale in around 3h 28m.

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