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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Ferrara is to bus via Milan which costs €35 - €70 and takes 12h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Ferrara is to fly and train which takes 2h 45m and costs €55 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Ferrara?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Ferrara. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus station and arriving at Kennedy via Parma and Bologna Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Ferrara?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Ferrara. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Ferrara via Domodossola, Milano Centrale and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

How far is it from Geneva to Ferrara?

The distance between Geneva and Ferrara is 499 km. The road distance is 554.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Ferrara without a car is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs €110 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Geneva to Ferrara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Ferrara bus from?

Geneva to Ferrara bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Ferrara train from?

Geneva to Ferrara train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.

Train or bus from Geneva to Ferrara?

The best way to get from Geneva to Ferrara is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs €110 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 9h 59m.

Where does the Geneva to Ferrara bus arrive?

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

Where does the Geneva to Ferrara train arrive?

Geneva to Ferrara train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Domodossola station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Ferrara?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Ferrara is 555 km. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Geneva to Ferrara.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Ferrara?

There are 488+ hotels available in Ferrara.

Geneva to Ferrara - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane GVA - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferraratrain
4h 18m
€79–243
Bus via Milan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Milanbus FlixBus 405 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano to Ferrarabus Milano
12h 4m
€37–66
Train
1. Take the train from Genève to Domodossolatrain Ec
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferraratrain Fr
7h 25m
€119–326
Bus
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus station to Parmabus
2. Take the bus from Parma to Bolognabus
3. Take the bus from Bologna Autostazione to Kennedybus 356
9h 59m
€39–56
Drive 554.6 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Ferraracar 554.6 km
6h 2m
€96–139
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane GVA - VCE
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Ferraratrain
2h 45m
€58–237
Train via Genève
1. Take the train from Genève to Domodossolatrain Ec
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferraratrain Fr
7h 35m
€125–326

Geneva to Ferrara by train

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7h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 499.1 km
Duration: 4h 18m

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

You can take a train from Genève to Ferrara via Domodossola, Milano Centrale, and Bologna Centrale in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus station to Kennedy via Parma and Bologna Autostazione in around 9h 59m.

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