- Must visit
Museo Schifanoia
Major civic museum in Palazzo Schifanoia, celebrated for the Hall of the Months frescoes and Este court art.
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
3 h 13 m
Average duration
4 h 15 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
203 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Milan to Ferrara is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Ferrara will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Of the 16 buses that leave Milan for Ferrara on Sun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 203 km distance in an average of 4 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 13 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 4 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus
9993+
Autobus TTPER B0056
9961+
Autobus TTPER B0056
9997+
Autobus TTPER B0056
9939+
Autobus TTPER B0056
FRECCIAROSSA 9573+
Autobus TTPER B0056
9963+
Autobus TTPER B0056
FlixBus
9961+
Autobus TTPER B0056
FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Ferrara among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a flight costs an average of $111.
Distance: 126 miles (203 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$24 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price | $162 Average price | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 47m Average total duration 7h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Ferrara:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Ferrara costing on average $26 (€22).
A bus is $139 (€114) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Ferrara costing on average $162 (€133).
Other travel options to Ferrara take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 48m.
Flight takes on average 7h 47m.
Tickets start at around $24 (€19) compared to roughly $82 (€67) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $59 (€48). The journey takes 3h 48m versus 2h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 09:03AM | Duration 8h48 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Italo | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 02:42PM | Duration 9h02 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 06:21AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 9h29 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Italo | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 02:42PM | Duration 8h02 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Italo | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 02:42PM | Duration 7h57 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Italo | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 02:42PM | Duration 7h02 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Italo | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 02:42PM | Duration 6h57 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 08:16AM | Arrival Time 06:47PM | Duration 10h31 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Italo | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 02:42PM | Duration 6h02 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Italo | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 02:42PM | Duration 5h02 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Italo | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 02:42PM | Duration 4h02 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Italo | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 02:42PM | Duration 3h02 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Italo | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 12:33AM | Duration 10h53 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Italo | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 12:33AM | Duration 9h53 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Italo | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 12:33AM | Duration 8h53 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Italo | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 12:33AM | Duration 7h53 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Italo | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 12:33AM | Duration 6h53 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Italo | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 12:33AM | Duration 6h48 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Italo | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 12:33AM | Duration 5h53 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Italo | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 12:33AM | Duration 5h48 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Italo | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 12:33AM | Duration 4h53 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Italo | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 12:33AM | Duration 3h53 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 12:33AM | Duration 3h13 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 03:29AM | Duration 5h44 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 04:29AM | Duration 5h44 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Ferrara buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9923+ Autobus TTPER B0170 | 9:40 AM Milan Centrale | 5h02 | 2:42 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:45 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 4h20 | 2:05 PM Ferrara, Piazzale della Stazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
9927+ Autobus TTPER B0170 | 10:40 AM Milan Centrale | 4h02 | 2:42 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
9931+ Autobus TTPER B0170 | 11:40 AM Milan Centrale | 3h02 | 2:42 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
9939+ Autobus TTPER B0056 | 1:40 PM Milan Centrale | 10h53 | 12:33 AM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
8143+ Autobus TTPER B0056 | 2:40 PM Milan Centrale | 9h53 | 12:33 AM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
9947+ Autobus TTPER B0056 | 3:40 PM Milan Centrale | 8h53 | 12:33 AM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
9951+ Autobus TTPER B0056 | 4:40 PM Milan Centrale | 7h53 | 12:33 AM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
9955+ Autobus TTPER B0056 | 5:40 PM Milan Centrale | 6h53 | 12:33 AM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
9959+ Autobus TTPER B0056 | 6:40 PM Milan Centrale | 5h53 | 12:33 AM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
9961+ Autobus TTPER B0056 | 7:40 PM Milan Centrale | 4h53 | 12:33 AM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 9h35 | 6:00 AM Ferrara, Piazzale della Stazione | 1 transfer | |
9963+ Autobus TTPER B0056 | 8:40 PM Milan Centrale | 3h53 | 12:33 AM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 8h55 | 6:00 AM Ferrara, Piazzale della Stazione | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9573+ Autobus TTPER B0056 | 9:20 PM Milan Centrale | 3h13 | 12:33 AM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:10 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 6h10 | 7:20 AM Ferrara, Piazzale della Stazione | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:25 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 4h55 | 7:20 AM Ferrara, Piazzale della Stazione | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Milan to Ferrara run on average 13 times per day, taking around 3h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 126 miles (203 km) distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 126 miles (203 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 4h 20m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 6 days |
Discover the best of Ferrara — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Ferrara trip today.
Major civic museum in Palazzo Schifanoia, celebrated for the Hall of the Months frescoes and Este court art.
Contemporary museum exploring the history of Jewish life in Italy through permanent and temporary exhibitions in a significant civic site.
Iconic Renaissance palace that hosts major temporary art exhibitions and is one of Ferrara’s most photographed cultural sites.
Ferrara’s main square, lively and central, framed by major monuments and a natural starting point for exploring the old city.
Medieval street with arches, brick passages, and a cinematic atmosphere, especially popular for photos and evening walks.
Grand Renaissance avenue of the Addizione Erculea, lined with palaces and often cited among Italy’s finest urban streets.
Large stuffed pasta filled with pumpkin, usually dressed with butter and sage or meat ragù. A hallmark of Ferrarese cooking with a sweet-savory balance.
A richly spiced cured pork sausage, slowly cooked and served with mashed potatoes. It is one of Ferrara's most iconic and historic specialties.
A festive baked pasta pie enclosed in sweet shortcrust pastry, often filled with macaroni, ragù, béchamel, and truffle or mushrooms. Distinctively Ferrarese.
Classic family-run spot famous for authentic Ferrarese cuisine, including cappellacci and salama da sugo, in a rustic and long-established setting.
Well-known Ferrara restaurant and deli-style venue serving traditional local dishes with quality regional ingredients in a refined but welcoming setting.
Established trattoria appreciated for classic Ferrarese and Emilian cooking, with a warm, traditional atmosphere and handmade pasta specialties.
Generally moderate by Italian standards: meals and coffee are reasonable, while central hotels can cost more in peak season.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is modest: round up, leave EUR 1-2 at cafes, or 5-10% for very good restaurant service. Not expected for every purchase.
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Ferrara, Piazzale della Stazione -> Ferrara Cathedral
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