Ferrara to Venice train

Trains from Ferrara to Venice

Trains offer the fastest connection for passengers who are looking for travel options from Ferrara to Venice. Passengers will be pleased to discover exclusive travel discounts and deals at Omio for all their ticketing options across Italy. The journey from Ferrara to Venice by train covers a distance of 54 miles (87 km) and takes about 1h to 2h, depending on the date, time, and train you choose. As soon as you reach Venice, you can head for a blissful walk along the Grand Canal, visit the Cathedral and explore the romantic atmosphere and stunning waterways of the city.

Ferrara to Venice Train Time: Daily Departures

The earliest train that departs from Ferrara to Venice is around 4:02 a.m. The next earliest train is around 6:48 a.m., followed by a frequency of about 1h. On Sundays, the schedule of trains follows a similar sequence except for a few early morning trains that are unavailable. The earliest departure on Sunday is about 3:55 a.m. The last train from Ferrara to Venice is at about 9:44 p.m.

How long is the journey by train from Ferrara to Venice?

All trains from Ferrara to Venice offer direct services with no or minimal transfer stops, and the travel journey tends to be consistent. The shortest route runs about 1h 5m and operates during the peak hours with no fast trains during the mid-day hours. On the other hand, the longest route runs about 2h 32min due to the number of transfer stops.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Ferrara to Venice?

Departure train station: The departure station is Ferrara. It is located on the northwestern edge of the city center between Via San Giacomo and Viale Della Costituzione. The city center is about 0.87 miles (1.4 km) away from the station. The station has a bar, restaurant, news store, bicycle storage area, and plenty of restrooms. It also has an underground pedestrian underpass connecting the different platforms. There is a bus station for urban buses just outside the station.

Arrival train stations: The arrival train stations in Venice are Venice Santa Lucia, Mestre, Porto Marghera and Carpenedo. The primary arrival station is Venice Santa Lucia which is closer to the city center and opens up to the Grand Canal waterways. You can take a vaporetto (water bus) from there. From Santa Lucia station, you can also walk a distance of 1.34 miles (2.2 km) to St Mark's Square and Rialto Bridge. The station has a plethora of facilities, including ATMs, first-class lounges, shops, café, restaurants, left luggage, and more. However, the other stations are located farther in the city: Venice Mestre is the mainland junction in Venice with public bus connections to the city center, Porto Marghera is between Mestre and Santa Lucia with the Vega Tech park in its immediate vicinity, and Carpenedo is in the Mestre town renowned for its spectacular island views and Carpenedo cathedral.

Which train companies travel from Ferrara to Venice?

The different services that travel non-stop from Ferrara to Venice include Frecciabianca, Frecciargento, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Regionale, and Italo. While Italo offers the fastest train from Ferrara to Venice, Trenitalia's Regionale provides frequent service lines for passengers with last-minute travel options. Trenitalia's Le Frecce train services, Frecciabianca, Frecciargento, and Frecciarossa, provide high-speed premium trains for this route with comfy seats, Wi-fi, and class upgrade options. Intercity trains serve the second-fastest trains and have relatively fewer lines that run from Ferrara to Venice Santa Lucia and Venice Mestre stations. Thus, passengers have a gamut of travel options to choose from according to their schedule and can plan their trip with ease.

Italo trains from Ferrara to Venice

Italo trains provide convenient options for passengers looking for a safe and seamless journey from Ferrara to Venice by train. They facilitate mobile tickets even while you are offline so that you don't need to show paper tickets to the conductor. For passengers looking for the fastest train from Ferrara to Venice, Italo may be the best option as they provide the fastest journey duration of 51min to Venice Mestre. Italo operates only two trains on all days, including weekdays and weekends. The earliest Italo train is around 12:49 p.m., and the second train is about 7:49 p.m. You can change or refund, depending on the type of ticket you select. If you buy a Flex ticket, you can make unlimited change of dates 3min before train departure.

Trenitalia trains from Ferrara to Venice

The Intercity and Intercity Notte trains provide three trains during the weekdays of Monday through Friday and Sundays. These trains depart in the early morning at around 4:02 a.m., afternoon around 4:36 p.m., and night around 8:34 p.m. The night train that runs from Ferarra to Venice Mestre is the second-fastest connection at 1h 2min. Frecciabianca is the regional high-speed train of Trenitalia that runs at speeds up to 124 mph (200 km/h). Though Frecciabianca runs only one train from Ferrara to Venice Santa Lucia around 8:42 p.m., passengers can reach their destination in approximately 1h 26min and opt for first-class premium services on board if needed. These trains have a distinct white arrow design and belong to the Le Frecce category of trains. The silver arrow Frecciargento trains operate at a speed of 155 miles (250 km/h) and run two lines during all days from Ferrara to Venice Santa Lucia. Passengers can expect a journey time of about 1h 5min and opt for first or second-class tickets with an additional refundable ticketing option if needed. The earliest Frecciargento trains depart Ferrara around 9:29 a.m., and the last train is around 2:29 p.m. Frecciarossa trains from Ferrara to Venice run the second-fastest journey with a travel time of about 1h 5min. However, only one train operates at a departure time of around 4:29 p.m. on all days, including weekdays, weekends, and public holidays. Regionale provides the cheapest trains from Ferrara to Venice at a journey time of about 1h 20min to 2h 44min depending on the time, date, and destination station in Venice you choose. Trains are available at a frequency of about 1h during peak hours and 2h during off-peak hours.

Train Ferrara to Venice: Services on board

Passengers can look forward to amazing on-board perks across all trains, including comfortable seating, power sockets, plenty of legroom space, and storage space for your luggage. Moreover, all trains provide bistro facilities, inlcuding an exclusive pantry car and a mobile bar service on certain trains. Italo and the Frecce trains provide an option of second-class and upgrades to premium services at an additional cost. On the other hand, Intercity provides a standard first-class and second-class, while Regionale trains have only second-class tickets. There is no limitation on luggage, and passengers can typically bring two bags/suitcases measuring 30cm x 70cm x 90cm plus one hand luggage. For bigger luggage, Trenitalia's trains provide plenty of overhead storage options and designated areas for luggage storage for bigger suitcases. It's the passenger's responsibility to keep an eye on luggage wherever it's stowed. However, some Trenitalia trains like Frecce or Intercity train provide insurance against bag theft. For passangers with disabilities or limited mobility, they can request assistance from Trenitalia’s Sale Blu RFI or contact the Trenitalia helpline numbers.

How to find cheap train tickets from Ferrara to Venice?

Passengers can explore cheap train tickets from Ferrara to Venice at Omio to check out the best travel deals and rates according to your trip schedule. Booking a ticket in advance can fetch you cheaper rates than booking on the day. To find low-priced tickets, passengers can pick from trains during off-peak hours, generally between 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. or 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Besides, choosing a slower train like Regionale or Intercity and being flexible with your travel dates can fetch you a cheaper fare than high-speed trains. Plus, you will have more time in your hands to relax and enjoy the scenic views along the route.