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

The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Ferrara is to bus via Milan which costs €25 - €80 and takes 9h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Ferrara is to fly and train which takes 4h 23m and costs €90 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Switzerland and Ferrara?

No, there is no direct bus from Switzerland to Ferrara. However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Ferrara Autostazione via Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio, Modena Stazione Fs and Cento Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Switzerland and Ferrara?

No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Ferrara. However, there are services departing from Zürich, Opernhaus and arriving at Ferrara via Zürich HB, Lugano, Milano Centrale and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

How far is it from Switzerland to Ferrara?

The distance between Switzerland and Ferrara is 515 km. The road distance is 492.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Switzerland to Ferrara without a car is to train via Zürich, Sihlquai/HB which takes 6h 41m and costs €80 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Switzerland to Ferrara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Ferrara bus from?

Switzerland to Ferrara bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Zürich station.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Ferrara train from?

Switzerland to Ferrara train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Switzerland to Ferrara?

The best way to get from Switzerland to Ferrara is to train via Zürich, Sihlquai/HB which takes 6h 41m and costs €80 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus via Milan, which costs €25 - €80 and takes 9h 6m.

Where does the Switzerland to Ferrara bus arrive?

Switzerland to Ferrara bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio station.

Where does the Switzerland to Ferrara train arrive?

Switzerland to Ferrara train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.

Can I drive from Switzerland to Ferrara?

Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Ferrara is 492 km. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Switzerland to Ferrara.

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

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Where can I stay near Ferrara?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Switzerland to Ferrara by train (Trenitalia), bus, 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 Zürich, Sihlquai/HB
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ic2 / ...
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Ec
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferraratrain Fr
6h 41m
€83–205
Bus via Milan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 519 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Bologna Centralebus 421 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bologna Autostazione to Kennedybus 356
9h 6m
€26–78
Drive 492.4 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Ferraracar 492.4 km
5h 53m
€85–123
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane ZRH - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferraratrain
4h 23m
€94–259
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ic2 / ...
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Ec
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferraratrain Fr
7h 15m
€93–205
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgiliobus
12h 7m
€46–69
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane ZRH - VCE
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Ferraratrain
4h 56m
€92–282
Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane ZRH - FLR
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Ferraratrain
5h 57m
€101–290

Switzerland to Ferrara by tram and train

115Weekly Services

6h 41mAverage Duration

€83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 514.8 km
Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Switzerland and Ferrara, Italy?

You can take a vehicle from Zürich, Opernhaus to Ferrara via Zürich, Sihlquai/HB, Zürich HB, Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Bologna Centrale in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Kennedy via Zürich HB, Zurich Bus Station, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, and Bologna Autostazione in around 9h 6m.

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