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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Ferrara is to bus via Milan which costs €30 - €65 and takes 8h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Ferrara is to fly and train which takes 4h 13m and costs €85 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Ferrara?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Ferrara. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Kennedy via Milan and Bologna Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Ferrara?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Ferrara. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Ferrara via Lugano, Milano Centrale and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from Zurich to Ferrara?

The distance between Zurich and Ferrara is 513 km. The road distance is 493.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Ferrara without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs €110 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Zurich to Ferrara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Ferrara bus from?

Zurich to Ferrara bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Ferrara train from?

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

Train or bus from Zurich to Ferrara?

The best way to get from Zurich to Ferrara is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs €110 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus via Milan, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 8h 46m.

Where does the Zurich to Ferrara bus arrive?

Zurich to Ferrara bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.

Where does the Zurich to Ferrara train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Ferrara?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Ferrara is 494 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Zurich to Ferrara.

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

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Where can I stay near Ferrara?

There are 469+ hotels available in Ferrara.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Zurich 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
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferraratrain Fr
5h 59m
€111–231
Bus via Milan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Milanbus
2. Take the bus from Milan to Bolognabus
3. Take the bus from Bologna Autostazione to Kennedybus 356
8h 46m
€34–60
Drive 493.8 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Ferraracar 493.8 km
5h 54m
€86–124
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 13m
€87–277
Train via Como
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
2. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferraratrain Fr
6h 4m
€131–245
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 50m
€101–307
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 55m
€119–304
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferraratrain
5h 35m
€131–318
Fly to Verona Villafranca Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane ZRH - VRN
2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Padovatrain
3. Take the train from Padova to Ferraratrain
7h 1m
€128–369

Zurich to Ferrara by train

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5h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 512.6 km
Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Ferrara, Italy?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Ferrara via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Bologna Centrale in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Kennedy via Milan and Bologna Autostazione in around 8h 46m.

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