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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Ferrara is to bus which costs €26 - €50 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Ferrara is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs €40 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Ferrara?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni and arriving at Ferrara Train Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Rome and Ferrara?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Ferrara. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 52m.

How far is it from Rome to Ferrara?

The distance between Rome and Ferrara is 399 km. The road distance is 419.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Ferrara without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs €40 - €120.

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

The train from Roma Termini to Ferrara takes 2h 52m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Rome to Ferrara bus from?

Rome to Ferrara bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni station.

Where do I catch the Rome to Ferrara train from?

Rome to Ferrara train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train or bus from Rome to Ferrara?

The best way to get from Rome to Ferrara is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs €40 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €50 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Rome to Ferrara bus arrive?

Rome to Ferrara bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Ferrara Train Station.

Where does the Rome to Ferrara train arrive?

Rome to Ferrara train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Ferrara station.

Can I drive from Rome to Ferrara?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Ferrara is 420 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Rome to Ferrara.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Rome to Ferrara?

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Where can I stay near Ferrara?

There are 486+ hotels available in Ferrara.

Rome to Ferrara - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Rome to Ferrara by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Ferraratrain 8900 / ...
2h 52m
€40–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Ferrara Train Stationbus Itabus
5h 30m
€26–50
Night train
1. Take the night train from Roma Termini to Ferraranighttrain Ini
6h 21m
€35–75
Drive 419.5 km
1. Drive from Rome to Ferraracar 419.5 km
4h
€67–97
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Bologna Centraletrain 9976 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bologna Autostazione to Kennedybus 356
3h 44m
€48–92
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane FCO - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferraratrain
3h 25m
€49–150
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane FCO - VCE
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Ferraratrain
4h 10m
€61–208
Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane FCO - FLR
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Ferraratrain
5h 5m
€86–228

Rome to Ferrara by train

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Distance: 398.7 km
Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Ferrara, Italy?

ItaloTreno operates a train from Roma Termini to Ferrara hourly. Tickets cost €50–100 and the journey takes 2h 52m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Ferrara Train Station once daily. Tickets cost €26–50 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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How to get fromRome to Ferraraby train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, train, or plane

There are 8 ways to get from Rome to Ferrara by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, train, or plane

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Drive 419.5 km

Train, bus

Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train

Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train

Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train