- Must visit
Uffizi Galleries
Florence’s premier art museum, famous for Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. One of Italy’s essential Renaissance collections.
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
1 h 9 m
Average duration
1 h 9 m
Trains per day
51
Distance
122 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ferrara to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ferrara to Florence will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 51 trains that leave Ferrara for Florence on Sun, Jul 12, 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 12 the direct trains cover the 122 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 9 m .
On Sun, Jul 12 the slowest trains will take 1 h 9 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.
Regionale Veloce 3963 · Regionale 17817 · Regionale 18509
Regionale Veloce 3983 · Regionale TTPER 17847 · Regionale 18533
Regionale Veloce 3981 · Regionale 17843 · Regionale 18529
Regionale Veloce 3985 · Regionale 1794
Regionale Veloce 3979 · Regionale TTPER 17859 · Regionale 18527
8919
8929
8903
8927
8925Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ferrara to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, and a bus costs an average of $9.
Distance: 75 miles (122 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Ferrara to Florence:
A train is $0.75 (€0.62) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ferrara to Florence costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 11m.
The journey is about 19m faster (1h 34m by train vs 1h 53m by car) and roughly $28 (€23) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($17 (€14) vs $45 (€37)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Ferrara to Florence trains for tomorrow, Sunday, July 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
InterCityNotte 774+ FRECCIAROSSA 9401 | 4:58 AM Ferrara station | 2h41 | 7:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17603 · Regionale 94522 | 5:45 AM Ferrara station | 4h26 | 10:11 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17943+ FRECCIAROSSA 9511 | 6:09 AM Ferrara station | 1h55 | 8:04 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17943 · Regionale TTPER 17437 · Regionale 94522 | 6:09 AM Ferrara station | 4h02 | 10:11 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9403 | 7:29 AM Ferrara station | 1h10 | 8:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8801 · FRECCIAROSSA 9405 | 8:05 AM Ferrara station | 1h34 | 9:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
8903 | On time 8:11 AM Ferrara station | 1h09 | 9:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3963 · Regionale 17817 · Regionale 18509 | 8:18 AM Ferrara station | 2h34 | 10:52 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Autobus TTPER B5302+ FRECCIAROSSA 9409 | 8:55 AM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1h44 | 10:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9409 | 9:29 AM Ferrara station | 1h10 | 10:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17951+ FRECCIAROSSA 8503 | 9:33 AM Ferrara station | 1h51 | 11:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
8907 | On time 10:11 AM Ferrara station | 1h09 | 11:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3967 · Regionale 17821 · Regionale 34101 | 10:18 AM Ferrara station | 3h34 | 1:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9411 | 10:29 AM Ferrara station | 1h10 | 11:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 584+ FRECCIAROSSA 9527 | 10:42 AM Ferrara station | 1h22 | 12:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 584 | 10:42 AM Ferrara station | 1h45 | 12:27 PM Florence Rifredi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8902 | On time 11:10 AM Ferrara station | 1h10 | 12:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus TTPER B5304+ FRECCIAROSSA 9415 | 11:55 AM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1h44 | 1:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3971 · Regionale TTPER 17827 · Regionale 34141 | 12:05 PM Ferrara station | 2h47 | 2:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9415 | 12:29 PM Ferrara station | 1h10 | 1:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3973 · Regionale TTPER 17935 · Regionale 34109 | 1:05 PM Ferrara station | 2h50 | 3:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
8929 | On time 1:11 PM Ferrara station | 1h09 | 2:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419 | 1:29 PM Ferrara station | 1h10 | 2:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3975 · Regionale 17833 · Regionale 18523 | 2:05 PM Ferrara station | 2h47 | 4:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3975+ FRECCIAROSSA 9421 | 2:05 PM Ferrara station | 1h34 | 3:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
8913 | On time 2:11 PM Ferrara station | 1h09 | 3:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus TTPER B5306+ FRECCIAROSSA 9425 | 2:55 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1h44 | 4:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Autobus TTPER B5306+ Intercity 594 | 2:55 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 3h30 | 6:25 PM Florence Rifredi | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3977 · Regionale 17837 · Regionale 18525 | 3:05 PM Ferrara station | 2h47 | 5:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
8915 | On time 3:11 PM Ferrara station | 1h09 | 4:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9425 | 3:29 PM Ferrara station | 1h10 | 4:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
8919 | On time 4:11 PM Ferrara station | 1h09 | 5:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3979 · Regionale TTPER 17859 · Regionale 18527 | 4:18 PM Ferrara station | 2h34 | 6:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9427 | 4:29 PM Ferrara station | 1h10 | 5:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 594 | 4:50 PM Ferrara station | 1h35 | 6:25 PM Florence Rifredi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3981 · Regionale 17843 · Regionale 18529 | 5:05 PM Ferrara station | 2h47 | 7:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3981+ FRECCIAROSSA 9431 | 5:05 PM Ferrara station | 1h34 | 6:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Autobus TTPER B5308+ FRECCIAROSSA 9433 | 5:55 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1h44 | 7:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3983 · Regionale TTPER 17847 · Regionale 18533 | 6:05 PM Ferrara station | 2h47 | 8:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
8925 | On time 6:11 PM Ferrara station | 1h09 | 7:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9433 | 6:29 PM Ferrara station | 1h10 | 7:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17973+ FRECCIAROSSA 8529 | 6:45 PM Ferrara station | 1h39 | 8:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Autobus TTPER B5318+ FRECCIAROSSA 9435 | 6:55 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1h44 | 8:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Autobus TTPER B5318 · Regionale Veloce 3985 · Regionale 1794 | 6:55 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 2h50 | 9:45 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Autobus TTPER B5318 · Regionale Veloce 3985+ Intercity 599 | 6:55 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 2h27 | 9:22 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
8927 | On time 7:11 PM Ferrara station | 1h09 | 8:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3985 · Regionale 1794 | 7:18 PM Ferrara station | 2h27 | 9:45 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3985+ Intercity 599 | 7:18 PM Ferrara station | 2h04 | 9:22 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9435 | 7:29 PM Ferrara station | 1h10 | 8:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9437 | 8:29 PM Ferrara station | 1h10 | 9:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3989+ FRECCIAROSSA 9573 | 9:11 PM Ferrara station | 2h03 | 11:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Ferrara to Florence run on average 60 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
There are 20 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:18. The fastest train covers the 75 miles (122 km) distance in 1h 9m.
Distance 75 miles (122 km) |
Average train duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Trains per day 60 |
Direct trains 20 |
Fastest train 1h 9m |
First train 12:15 AM |
Last train 11:18 PM |
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Discover the best of Florence — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Florence trip today.
Florence’s premier art museum, famous for Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. One of Italy’s essential Renaissance collections.
Best known for Michelangelo’s David, this compact museum is one of the city’s most sought-after visits and often sells out in advance.
A vast former Medici palace housing major museum collections and royal apartments. A strong choice for art, interiors, and court history.
The ceremonial heart of Florence, surrounded by the cathedral, baptistery, and bell tower. Essential for first-time visitors.
Florence’s historic civic square, filled with sculpture and framed by Palazzo Vecchio and the Loggia dei Lanzi.
The city’s best-known panoramic terrace, especially popular for sunset views and social-media photos of the Florence skyline.
A thick-cut T-bone steak from Chianina beef, grilled rare and simply seasoned. It is Florence’s signature dish and a classic of Tuscan cuisine.
A traditional Tuscan soup made with bread, cannellini beans, and seasonal vegetables such as kale. It is a hearty Florentine comfort food with peasant roots.
A thick tomato and bread soup flavored with garlic, basil, and olive oil. It is a beloved Tuscan dish that turns simple ingredients into something rich and satisfying.
One of Florence’s most celebrated fine dining destinations, renowned for haute cuisine and an exceptional wine program. Ideal for a special occasion meal.
Long-established Florentine restaurant with a simple, old-school setting. Best known for traditional home-style cooking, including its famous butter chicken and classic Tuscan plates.
Historic casual trattoria near the Mercato Centrale, famous for traditional Tuscan dishes and a lively local atmosphere. Especially known for Florentine steak and hearty daily specials.
Moderate for Western Europe. Museums and central hotels raise costs, but cafés, pizza, and local trattorias can still be good value.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but leaving EUR 1-2 at cafés or 5-10% at restaurants for good service is appreciated.
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