There are 4 ways to get from Parma to Ferrara by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Bologna
best- Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferraratrain Fr
1h 37m€15–33Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Parma to Bologna Centralebus N410 / ...
- Take the bus from Bologna Autostazione to Kennedybus 356
2h 55m€12–19Drive 137.6 km
- Drive from Parma to Ferraracar 137.6 km
1h 29m€22–32Train
- Take the train from Parma to Suzzaratrain
- Take the train from Suzzara to Ferraratrain
3h 56m
Parma to Ferrara by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Parma to Ferrara is to bus which costs €12 - €19 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Parma to Ferrara is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Parma to Ferrara. However, there are services departing from Parma and arriving at Kennedy via Bologna Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Parma to Ferrara. However, there are services departing from Parma and arriving at Ferrara via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
The distance between Parma and Ferrara is 137 km. The road distance is 137.6 km.
The best way to get from Parma to Ferrara without a car is to train via Bologna which takes 1h 37m and costs €14 - €35.
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Parma to Ferrara, including transfers.
Parma to Ferrara bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Parma station.
Parma to Ferrara train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Parma station.
The best way to get from Parma to Ferrara is to train via Bologna which takes 1h 37m and costs €14 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €19 and takes 2h 55m.
What companies run services between Parma, Italy and Ferrara, Italy?
You can take a train from Parma to Ferrara via Bologna Centrale in around 1h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parma to Kennedy via Bologna Autostazione in around 2h 55m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Parma to Ferrara bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Parma to Ferrara train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parma to Ferrara is 138 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Parma to Ferrara.
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