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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Ferrara is to bus via Milan which costs €22 - €40 and takes 6h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Ferrara is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs €50 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Ferrara?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Ferrara. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Kennedy via Milan and Bologna Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Ferrara?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Ferrara. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Ferrara via Milano Centrale and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

How far is it from Lugano to Ferrara?

The distance between Lugano and Ferrara is 336 km. The road distance is 291 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Ferrara without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs €50 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Lugano to Ferrara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Ferrara bus from?

Lugano to Ferrara bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lugano station.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Ferrara train from?

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

Train or bus from Lugano to Ferrara?

The best way to get from Lugano to Ferrara is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs €50 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus via Milan, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 6h 11m.

Where does the Lugano to Ferrara bus arrive?

Lugano to Ferrara bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Lugano to Ferrara train arrive?

Lugano to Ferrara train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Ferrara?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Ferrara is 291 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Lugano to Ferrara.

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

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Where can I stay near Ferrara?

There are 483+ hotels available in Ferrara.

Lugano to Ferrara - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Lugano to Ferrara by 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferraratrain Fr
3h 19m
€52–151
Bus via Milan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
2. Take the bus from Milan to Bolognabus
3. Take the bus from Bologna Autostazione to Kennedybus 356
6h 11m
€23–39
Drive 291 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Ferraracar 291 km
3h 45m
€51–74
Train via Lugano
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferraratrain Fr
3h 25m
€58–146
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgiliobus
8h 7m
€28–44

Lugano to Ferrara by train

113Weekly Trains

3h 19mAverage Duration

€52Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lugano to Ferrara.

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Distance: 335.9 km
Duration: 3h 19m

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

You can take a train from Lugano to Ferrara via Milano Centrale and Bologna Centrale in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Kennedy via Milan and Bologna Autostazione in around 6h 11m.

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