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

The cheapest way to get from Florence to Ferrara is to drive which costs €22 - €35 and takes 1h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Florence to Ferrara is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs €19 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Florence and Ferrara?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station station and arriving at Ferrara. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.

Is there a direct train between Florence and Ferrara?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Firenze S.M.N. and arriving at Ferrara. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 7m.

How far is it from Florence to Ferrara?

The distance between Florence and Ferrara is 138 km. The road distance is 146.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Florence to Ferrara without a car is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs €19 - €45.

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

The train from Firenze S.M.N. to Ferrara takes 1h 7m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Florence to Ferrara bus from?

Florence to Ferrara bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Florence to Ferrara train from?

Florence to Ferrara train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Firenze S.M.N. station.

Train or bus from Florence to Ferrara?

The best way to get from Florence to Ferrara is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs €19 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €8 - €35 and takes 2h.

Where does the Florence to Ferrara bus arrive?

Florence to Ferrara bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ferrara station.

Where does the Florence to Ferrara train arrive?

Florence to Ferrara train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Ferrara station.

Can I drive from Florence to Ferrara?

Yes, the driving distance between Florence to Ferrara is 147 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Florence to Ferrara.

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

Book your Florence to Ferrara train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Florence to Ferrara?

Book your Florence to Ferrara bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Ferrara?

There are 469+ hotels available in Ferrara.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Florence to Ferrara by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, 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
1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Ferraratrain Fr
1h 7m
€19–45
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Ferrarabus N544
2h
€8–35
Night train
1. Take the night train from Firenze Campo Marte to Ferraranighttrain Ini
2h 53m
€27–40
Drive 146.6 km
1. Drive from Florence to Ferraracar 146.6 km
1h 33m
€23–33

Florence to Ferrara by train

142Weekly Trains

1h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 138.2 km
Duration: 1h 7m

What companies run services between Florence, Italy and Ferrara, Italy?

Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Firenze S.M.N. to Ferrara every 2 hours. Tickets cost €19–40 and the journey takes 1h 7m. ItaloTreno also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Ferrara once daily. Tickets cost €8–15 and the journey takes 2h. Busitalia Simet S.p.A. also services this route 3 times a week.

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