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 fly and train which takes 6h 32m and costs €95 - €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 Hbf and Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 45m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Ferrara?

The distance between Istanbul and Ferrara is 1558 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 55m and costs €120 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m 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 Luks Yonca, depart from Istanbul Esenler 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 Luks Yonca, arrive at Sofia station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Ferrara?

Ferrara is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 4:17 AM in Istanbul and 2:17 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 43m to drive from Istanbul to Ferrara.

Where can I stay near Ferrara?

There are 463+ hotels available in Ferrara.

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

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

Fly Istanbul to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane IST - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferraratrain
6h 32m
€99–253
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Padova Autostazionebus
3. Take the train from Padova to Ferraratrain Fr
25h 55m
€120–151
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Ferraratrain Fr
38h 45m
€198–300
Drive 1,784.4 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Ferraracar 1,784.4 km
16h 43m
€279–402
Fly Istanbul to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane IST - VCE
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Ferraratrain
7h 5m
€99–284
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)plane SAW - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferraratrain
6h 52m
€122–301
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane SAW - VCE
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Ferraratrain
7h 24m
€105–294
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Ferrara Piazzale della Stazionebus
29h 30m
€119
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Ferrara Piazzale della Stazionebus
37h 19m
€108–116
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Constanțabus 1998
2. Take the bus from Constanța to Ferrarabus
40h 16m

Istanbul to Ferrara by bus

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29h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,558.2 km
Duration: 6h 32m

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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