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

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There are 5 ways to get from Genoa to Ferrara by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

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  1. Train via Milan

    best
    1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferraratrain train Fr
    3h 55m
    €45–89

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Genoa to Bolognabus bus FlixBus N504
    2. Take the bus from Bologna Autostazione to Kennedybus bus 356
    5h 20m
    €27–40

  3. Drive  303.6 km

    1. Drive from Genoa to Ferraracar car 303.6 km
    3h 41m
    €49–71

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Parmatrain train
    2. Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferraratrain train Fr
    5h 43m
    €38–65

  5. Bus via Genoa Via alle Sorgenti Sulfuree

    1. Take the bus from Genoa Via alle Sorgenti Sulfuree to Bologna - Piazza Xx Settembrebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bologna Autostazione to Kennedybus bus 356
    7h 30m
    €32–46

Genoa to Ferrara by bus

Calendar9Weekly Buses
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket€27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 400.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a train from Genova Brignole to Ferrara via Milano Centrale and Bologna Centrale in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genoa to Kennedy via Bologna Autostazione in around 5h 20m.

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