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 €16 - €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 via Bologna which takes 2h 51m and costs €30 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Ferrara?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 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 an overnight train departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Ferrara. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 21m.

How far is it from Rome to Ferrara?

The distance between Rome and Ferrara is 397 km. The road distance is 419.4 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 via Bologna which takes 2h 51m and costs €30 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Rome to Ferrara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Ferrara bus from?

Rome to Ferrara bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 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 via Bologna which takes 2h 51m and costs €30 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €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 Bologna Centrale station.

Can I drive from Rome to Ferrara?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Ferrara is 419 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Rome to Ferrara.

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

Book your Rome to Ferrara train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Rome to Ferrara bus tickets online with Omio, Distribusion and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Ferrara?

There are 472+ hotels available in Ferrara.

Rome to Ferrara - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Rome to Ferrara by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, plane, 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
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Bologna Centrale9972 / ...
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to FerraraFr
2h 51m
€33–94
Bus via Bologna
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Bologna - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bologna Autostazione to Kennedy356
7h 10m
€14–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Ferrara Train StationItabus
5h 30m
€16–50
Night train
1. Take the night train from Roma Termini to FerraraIni
6h 21m
€40–60
Drive 419.4 km
1. Drive from Rome to Ferrara419.4 km
3h 57m
€65–94
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to FerraraFr
2h 52m
€17–80
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)FCO - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferrara
3h 32m
€55–236
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)FCO - VCE
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Ferrara
4h 9m
€72–259
Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)FCO - FLR
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Ferrara
4h 56m
€82–277
Fly to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)FCO - TRS
2. Take the train from Trieste Airport to Venezia Mestre
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Ferrara
5h 47m
€64–288

Rome to Ferrara by train

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2h 51mAverage Duration

€33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 396.8 km
Duration: 2h 51m

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

You can take a train from Roma Termini to Ferrara via Bologna Centrale in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Ferrara Train Station twice daily. Tickets cost €16–22 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.

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