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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Ferrara is to train and bus which costs €105 - €120 and takes 37h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Ferrara is to bus and fly and train which takes 6h 50m and costs €100 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Ferrara?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Ferrara. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Esenler and arriving at Ferrara Piazzale della Stazione via Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Ferrara?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Ferrara. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Ferrara via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Meidling and Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 50m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Ferrara?

The distance between Istanbul and Ferrara is 1561 km. The road distance is 1784.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Ferrara without a car is to bus and train which takes 25h 54m and costs €110 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Istanbul to Ferrara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Ferrara bus from?

Istanbul to Ferrara bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Ferrara train from?

Istanbul to Ferrara train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Where does the Istanbul to Ferrara bus arrive?

Istanbul to Ferrara bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Ferrara?

Ferrara is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 12:25 PM in Istanbul and 10:25 AM in Ferrara.

Where does the Istanbul to Ferrara train arrive?

Istanbul to Ferrara train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Ferrara?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Ferrara is 1784 km. It takes approximately 16h 32m to drive from Istanbul to Ferrara.

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

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

Where can I stay near Ferrara?

There are 472+ hotels available in Ferrara.

Istanbul to Ferrara - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul to Ferrara by bus, plane, train, 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.

Bus to Istanbul, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)IST - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferrara
6h 50m
€104–257
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)SAW - VCE
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Ferrara
7h 24m
€88–244
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Padova Autostazione
3. Take the train from Padova to FerraraFr
25h 54m
€119–151
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharest
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Meidling
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Venezia MestreRjx / ...
4. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to FerraraFr
38h 50m
€201–300
Drive 1,784.4 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Ferrara1,784.4 km
16h 32m
€275–396
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)IST - VCE
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Ferrara
7h 22m
€101–290
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)SAW - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferrara
6h 51m
€111–261
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Sofia
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Ferrara Piazzale della Stazione
29h 30m
€119
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofia
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Ferrara Piazzale della Stazione
37h 19m
€108–116
Bus via Bucharest
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara MilitariN1998
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Ferrara1928
39h 50m
€161–248

Istanbul to Ferrara by bus

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29h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,561.1 km
Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Ferrara, Italy?

You can take a bus from Istanbul Esenler to Ferrara Piazzale della Stazione via Sofia in around 29h 30m.

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