There are 11 ways to get from Marseille to Ferrara by plane, train, train (TGV, 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.
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
best- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane MRS - BLQ
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferraratrain
4h 25m€52–209Bus via Sanremo
cheapest- Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Sanremo - Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Piazza Colombo - Sanremo to Bologna - Piazza Xx Settembrebus
- Take the bus from Bologna Autostazione to Kennedybus 356
12h 45m€51–79Train via Lyon
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferraratrain Fr
9h 58m€118–245Bus
- Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Bologna Centralebus 482 / ...
- Take the bus from Bologna Autostazione to Kennedybus 356
11h 20m€59–89Drive 697.5 km
- Drive from Marseille to Ferraracar 697.5 km
7h 3m€113–162Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Treviso Airport, train
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Treviso Airport (TSF)plane MRS - TSF
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Ferraratrain
5h 47m€56–339Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Cannestrain
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane NCE - VCE
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Ferraratrain
7h 35m€110–314Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane MRS - VCE
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Ferraratrain
5h 19m€64–254Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane MRS - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferraratrain
7h 25m€91–260Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane MRS - BGY
- Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferraratrain
7h 9m€82–287Train
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Villetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Pisa Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Ferraratrain Fr
12h 20m€110–200
Marseille to Ferrara by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Marseille to Ferrara is to bus via Sanremo which costs €50 - €80 and takes 12h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Marseille to Ferrara is to fly and train which takes 4h 25m and costs €50 - €210.
No, there is no direct bus from Marseille to Ferrara. However, there are services departing from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and arriving at Kennedy via Bologna Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Marseille to Ferrara. However, there are services departing from Marseille St Charles and arriving at Ferrara via Lyon Part Dieu, Milano Centrale and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.
The distance between Marseille and Ferrara is 578 km. The road distance is 697.5 km.
The best way to get from Marseille to Ferrara without a car is to train via Lyon which takes 9h 58m and costs €110 - €250.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Marseille to Ferrara, including transfers.
Marseille to Ferrara bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles station.
Marseille to Ferrara train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Marseille St Charles station.
The best way to get from Marseille to Ferrara is to train via Lyon which takes 9h 58m and costs €110 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 11h 20m.
What companies run services between Marseille, France and Ferrara, Italy?
You can take a train from Marseille St Charles to Ferrara via Lyon Part Dieu, Milano Centrale, and Bologna Centrale in around 9h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Kennedy via Bologna Autostazione in around 11h 20m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–180
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Treviso Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–240
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–190
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Venezia Mestre to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Venezia Mestre to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Venezia Mestre to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Marseille to Ferrara bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Marseille to Ferrara train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marseille to Ferrara is 698 km. It takes approximately 7h 3m to drive from Marseille to Ferrara.
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