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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Ferrara is to bus which costs €50 - €65 and takes 13h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Ferrara is to train and fly which takes 5h 44m and costs €120 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Ferrara?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg station to Ferrara. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg central train station and arriving at Ferrara via Verona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Ferrara?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Ferrara. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Ferrara via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Lugano, Milano Centrale and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Ferrara?

The distance between Heidelberg and Ferrara is 788 km. The road distance is 776.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Ferrara without a car is to train which takes 11h 50m and costs €100 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Heidelberg to Ferrara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Ferrara bus from?

Heidelberg to Ferrara bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg central train station.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Ferrara train from?

Heidelberg to Ferrara train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Ferrara?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Ferrara is to train which takes 11h 50m and costs €100 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €65 and takes 13h 40m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Ferrara bus arrive?

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

Where does the Heidelberg to Ferrara train arrive?

Heidelberg to Ferrara train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Ferrara?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Ferrara is 777 km. It takes approximately 8h 15m to drive from Heidelberg to Ferrara.

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

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

Where can I stay near Ferrara?

There are 473+ hotels available in Ferrara.

Heidelberg to Ferrara - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Heidelberg to Ferrara by train, plane, 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, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
best
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane FRA - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferraratrain
5h 44m
€126–353
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Veronabus N277
2. Take the bus from Verona to Ferrarabus 423
13h 40m
€53–63
Train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
3. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Ec
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain
5. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferraratrain Fr
11h 50m
€107–394
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ludwigshafen to Veronabus
2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Rovigotrain Re
13h 32m
€80–114
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain 62 / ...
2. Take the night train from Stuttgart Hbf to Venezia Mestrenighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Ferraratrain Fr
14h 39m
€92–342
Train, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane FRA - VCE
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Ferraratrain
6h 11m
€109–346
Train, fly to Verona Villafranca Airport
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane FRA - VRN
3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Padovatrain
4. Take the train from Padova to Ferraratrain
6h 57m
€135–411
Train, fly to Florence Peretola Airport
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane FRA - FLR
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Ferraratrain
7h 28m
€133–364
Drive 776.6 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Ferraracar 776.6 km
8h 15m
€120–173

Heidelberg to Ferrara by train

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11h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 788.3 km
Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and Ferrara, Italy?

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Ferrara via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Bologna Centrale in around 11h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg central train station to Ferrara via Verona in around 13h 40m.

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