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How to get fromGeneva to Ferraraby plane, train, train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Geneva to Ferrara by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane plane GVA - BLQ
    2. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Ferraratrain train
    4h 7m
    €80–213

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Geneva to Bolognabus bus FlixBus N1524
    2. Take the bus from Bologna Autostazione to Kennedybus bus 356
    9h 50m
    €42–81

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Genève to Domodossolatrain train Ec
    2. Take the train from Domodossola to Rho-Fiera Milanotrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Milano Rogoredo to Bologna centraletrain train
    4. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Ferraratrain train
    8h 9m
    €125–209

  4. Bus via Annemasse

    1. Take the bus from Annemasse to Bolognabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bologna Autostazione to Kennedybus bus 356
    9h 44m
    €44–60

  5. Drive  554.6 km

    1. Drive from Geneva to Ferraracar car 554.6 km
    6h 2m
    €116–167

  6. Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane plane GVA - VCE
    2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Ferraratrain train
    2h 50m
    €68–245

  7. Train via Locarno

    1. Take the train from Genève to Locarnotrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain train Fr
    4. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Ferraratrain train
    9h 53m
    €204–337

Geneva to Ferrara by train

Calendar31Weekly Trains
Duration8h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 499.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Ferrara, Italy?

You can take a train from Genève to Ferrara via Domodossola, Milano Rogoredo, and Bologna centrale in around 8h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Kennedy via Annemasse, Annemasse, and Bologna Autostazione in around 9h 44m.

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