There are 7 ways to get from Ferrara to Split by train, plane, ferry, bus, train (Trenitalia), 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 Split Airport (SPU)plane BLQ - SPU
7h 12m€85–271Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ferrara to Rijeka bus stationbus N544
- Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Split, Autobusni Kolodvorbus N948 / ...
14h 5m€59–93Train, ferry
- Take the train from Ferrara to Anconatrain Fr
- Take the ferry from Ancona to Splitferry 53
12h 51m€146–221Bus via Maribor
- Take the bus from Ferrara station to Padovabus
- Take the bus from Padova to Edvard Rusjan Airportbus
- Take the bus from Edvard Rusjan Airport to Zagrebbus
- Take the bus from Zagreb to Split, Autobusni Kolodvorbus 924 / ...
13h 29m€175–969Train
- Take the train from Ferrara to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Villach Hbftrain Rjx / ...
- Take the train from Villach Hbf to Ljubljanatrain 19 / ...
- Take the train from Ljubljana to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train 319 / ...
- Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Splittrain Ic
19h 38m€101–209Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ferrara to Venezia Mestretrain
- Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Split Airport (SPU)plane VCE - SPU
7h 45m€92–277Drive 664.7 km
- Drive from Ferrara to Splitcar 664.7 km
7h 47m€107–154
Ferrara to Split by train, bus, foot, and ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ferrara to Split is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 14h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Ferrara to Split is to train and fly which takes 7h 12m and costs €85 - €280.
No, there is no direct bus from Ferrara station to Split. However, there are services departing from Ferrara station and arriving at Split, Autobusni Kolodvor via Padova, Edvard Rusjan Airport and Zagreb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Ferrara to Split. However, there are services departing from Ferrara and arriving at Split via Venezia Mestre, Villach Hbf, Ljubljana and Zagreb Glavni Kol.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 38m.
The distance between Ferrara and Split is 491 km. The road distance is 664.7 km.
The best way to get from Ferrara to Split without a car is to train and ferry which takes 12h 51m and costs €140 - €230.
It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Ferrara to Split, including transfers.
Ferrara to Split bus services, operated by Busitalia Simet S.p.A., depart from Ferrara station.
Ferrara to Split train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Ferrara station.
The best way to get from Ferrara to Split is to bus via Maribor which takes 13h 29m and costs €170 - €1000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €210 and takes 19h 38m.
What companies run services between Ferrara, Italy and Split, Croatia?
You can take a bus from Ferrara station to Split, Autobusni Kolodvor via Padova, Edvard Rusjan Airport, and Zagreb in around 13h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ferrara to Split via Venezia Mestre, Villach Hbf, Ljubljana, and Zagreb Glavni Kol. in around 19h 38m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Split Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–370
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Split Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–330
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Ferrara to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Ferrara to Ancona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Ferrara to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Ferrara to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 098 3520 315
- info@fsbusitaliafast.it
- Website
- simetbus.it
Bus from Ferrara station to Padova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–19
- Schedules at
- simetbus.it
Rome2Rio's guide to Jadrolinija
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +385 72 303 337
- passdept_h@jadrolinija.hr
- Website
- Jadrolinija
Ferry from Ancona to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €110–160
- Website
- Jadrolinija
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Booking & Getting There
Ferrara to Split bus services, operated by Busitalia Simet S.p.A., arrive at Padova station.
Ferrara to Split train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Venezia Mestre station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ferrara to Split is 665 km. It takes approximately 7h 47m to drive from Ferrara to Split.
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