There are 4 ways to get from Parma to Ferrara by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
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Train via Bologna
best- Take the train from Parma to Bologna CentraleIc
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to FerraraFr
1h 49m€11–282Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Parma Bus Station to Bologna CentraleItabus
- Take the bus from Bologna Autostazione to Kennedy356
3h 15m€9–27Drive 137.6 km
- Drive from Parma to Ferrara137.6 km
1h 28m€22–31Train
- Take the train from Parma to Suzzara
- Take the train from Suzzara to Ferrara
3h 56m
Parma to Ferrara by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Parma to Ferrara is to bus which costs €8 - €27 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Parma to Ferrara is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Parma station to Ferrara. However, there are services departing from Parma Bus Station and arriving at Kennedy via Bologna Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
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 49m.
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 49m and costs €10 - €290.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Parma to Ferrara, including transfers.
Parma to Ferrara bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Parma Bus 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 49m and costs €10 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €8 - €27 and takes 3h 15m.
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 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parma Bus Station to Kennedy via Bologna Autostazione in around 3h 15m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–12
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–70
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €45–70
- 2nd Class
- €26–35
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–260
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €250–260
- Couchette Carriage
- €120–140
- Seating Carriage
- €25–35
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- Phone
- +39 051 290290
- Website
- tper.it
Train from Parma to Suzzara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- tper.it
Train from Suzzara to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- tper.it
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Parma to Suzzara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Parma Bus Station to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Parma Bus Station to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 080 3112335
- info@marinobus.it
- Website
- marinobus.it
Bus from Parma Bus Station to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20
- Website
- https://marinobus.it/en/
Bus from Parma Bus Station to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Schedules at
- autolineefederico.it
- Phone
- +39 051 290290
- Website
- tper.it
Bus from Bologna Autostazione to Kennedy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Schedules at
- tper.it
- 2nd Class
- €4–6
- 1st Class
- €5–7
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More Questions & Answers
Parma to Ferrara bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., 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 28m to drive from Parma to Ferrara.
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