- Must visit
Palazzo dei Diamanti Exhibition Galleries
Flagship exhibition palace hosting major temporary art shows in a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan Centrale 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 Centrale to Ferrara will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 4 trains from Milan Centrale to Ferrara, including 4 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct trains cover the 203 km distance in an average of 3 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 22 m .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest trains 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.

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Trains from Milan Centrale to Ferrara run on average 129 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:05, the last at 15:40. The fastest train covers the 126 miles (203 km) distance in 1h 26m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Milan Centrale to Ferrara.
The table below shows live departures for Milan Centrale to Ferrara trains for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467 · Regionale Veloce 3986 · Autobus TTPER B5389 | 1:20 PM Milan Centrale | 4h53 | 6:13 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467 · Regionale TTPER 17962 | 1:20 PM Milan Centrale | 4h00 | 5:20 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2627 · Regionale 91519 · Regionale Veloce 3983 | 1:25 PM Milan Centrale | 4h38 | 6:03 PM Ferrara station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8811+ Regionale Veloce 3982 | 1:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2h06 | 3:41 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 597+ Regionale TTPER 17962 | 1:48 PM Milan Centrale | 3h32 | 5:20 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 597+ Regionale Veloce 3986 · Autobus TTPER B5389 | 1:48 PM Milan Centrale | 4h25 | 6:13 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9637+ Regionale TTPER 17960 | 1:58 PM Milan Centrale | 2h24 | 4:22 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2629 · Regionale Veloce 3505 · Regionale 17103 | 2:25 PM Milan Centrale | 4h36 | 7:01 PM Ferrara station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8813 · FRECCIAROSSA 9422 | 2:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1h52 | 4:27 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8813+ Regionale Veloce 3984 · Autobus TTPER B5331 | 2:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2h33 | 5:08 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9641+ Regionale TTPER 17962 | 3:00 PM Milan Centrale | 2h20 | 5:20 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 613+ Regionale Veloce 3988 · Autobus TTPER B5333 | 3:05 PM Milan Centrale | 4h08 | 7:13 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 613+ Regionale Veloce 3988 | 3:05 PM Milan Centrale | 3h36 | 6:41 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 · Regionale Veloce 3990 · Autobus TTPER B5335 | 3:20 PM Milan Centrale | 4h53 | 8:13 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 · Regionale TTPER 17966 | 3:20 PM Milan Centrale | 4h00 | 7:20 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2631 · Regionale 91523 · Regionale 17105 | 3:25 PM Milan Centrale | 4h42 | 8:07 PM Ferrara station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9809+ Regionale Veloce 3986 | 3:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2h06 | 5:41 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9809+ Regionale Veloce 3986 · Autobus TTPER B5389 | 3:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2h38 | 6:13 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9645+ Regionale TTPER 17964 | 4:00 PM Milan Centrale | 2h18 | 6:18 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 2473 · Regionale TTPER 17419 · Regionale TTPER 17968 | 4:15 PM Milan Centrale | 4h05 | 8:20 PM Ferrara station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 2473 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3937+ Intercity 592 | 4:15 PM Milan Centrale | 4h17 | 8:32 PM Ferrara station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2633 · Regionale 91525 · Regionale Veloce 3989 | 4:25 PM Milan Centrale | 4h44 | 9:09 PM Ferrara station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2633 · Regionale Veloce 3845 · Regionale TTPER 90241 | 4:25 PM Milan Centrale | 4h55 | 9:20 PM Ferrara station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8819 · FRECCIAROSSA 9426 | 4:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1h52 | 6:27 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8819+ Regionale Veloce 3988 · Autobus TTPER B5333 | 4:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2h38 | 7:13 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9649+ Regionale TTPER 17966 | 4:58 PM Milan Centrale | 2h22 | 7:20 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 · Regionale Veloce 3992 | 5:20 PM Milan Centrale | 4h21 | 9:41 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9811+ Regionale Veloce 3990 · Autobus TTPER B5335 | 5:30 PM Milan Centrale | 2h43 | 8:13 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9811 · FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 5:30 PM Milan Centrale | 1h57 | 7:27 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 599+ Regionale TTPER 17970 | 5:40 PM Milan Centrale | 3h42 | 9:22 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9653+ Regionale TTPER 17968 | 6:00 PM Milan Centrale | 2h20 | 8:20 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9653+ Regionale TTPER 17968 · Autobus TTPER B5315 | 6:00 PM Milan Centrale | 2h38 | 8:38 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2637 · Regionale 91529 · Regionale Veloce 3993 | 6:25 PM Milan Centrale | 4h41 | 11:06 PM Ferrara station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2637 · Regionale 91529+ InterCityNotte 35678 | 6:25 PM Milan Centrale | 4h18 | 10:43 PM Ferrara station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9657+ Intercity 592 | 6:30 PM Milan Centrale | 2h02 | 8:32 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9661+ Regionale TTPER 17970 | 7:00 PM Milan Centrale | 2h22 | 9:22 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9563+ Regionale Veloce 3992 | 7:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h31 | 9:41 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2479 · Regionale TTPER 17974 | 7:20 PM Milan Centrale | 4h01 | 11:21 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 35051+ Regionale TTPER 17974 | 7:45 PM Milan Centrale | 3h36 | 11:21 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9567 · FRECCIAROSSA 9434 | 8:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h17 | 10:27 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:05 AM Milan Centrale | 3h36 | 8:41 AM Ferrara | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:25 AM Milan Centrale | 4h11 | 3:36 PM Ferrara | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Milan Centrale to Ferrara with Frecciarossa, Regionale, and Italo. Night trains available on this route with Intercity Notte. High-speed trains available on this route with Frecciarossa and Italo. Regional trains available on this route with Regionale. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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Flagship exhibition palace hosting major temporary art shows in a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture.
National museum inside the Este pleasure palace, with frescoes and collections that illuminate court life and archaeology.
Important museum on Italian Jewish history and identity, with thoughtful exhibitions in a restored prison complex.
Ferrara’s main square, framed by the cathedral and civic buildings, ideal for orientation, people-watching, and events.
Celebrated medieval street of arches and brick vaults, one of the city’s most atmospheric walking routes.
Broad Renaissance avenue of palaces and gardens, central to Ferrara’s UNESCO-listed urban planning legacy.
Cappellacci filled with pumpkin, often served with ragù or butter and sage. A Ferrara classic with protected status and a hallmark of Este court cuisine.
Rich baked pie of macaroni, ragù, béchamel, mushrooms, and truffle enclosed in sweet pastry. It is one of Ferrara's most iconic festive dishes.
Ring-shaped bread twisted into loops, crisp outside and soft inside. This protected Ferrara bread is distinctive for its shape and everyday local use.
Well-regarded traditional spot serving regional pasta, salumi, and local specialties. Cozy, rustic setting popular with locals and visitors.
Historic restaurant known for classic Ferrarese cuisine such as cappellacci and pasticcio. Elegant but traditional atmosphere in the city center.
Refined dining in a luxury hotel setting with seasonal Italian cuisine and polished service. Suitable for a higher-end meal in Ferrara.
Moderate for Italy: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Rome or Venice, while local transit and casual meals stay fairly affordable for tourists.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafés.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan Centrale to Ferrara by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ferrara, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Milan Centrale to Ferrara trains use the Milano Centrale to Ferrara station pair, with some services arriving at Ferrara Via Boschetto station. Use this guide to compare Milan Centrale and Ferrara train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Milano Centrale is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Venchi, Panzera Coffee, Burger King, Bar Motta, Caffè Napoli, VyTA Boulangerie, Spontini, Starbucks, Dispensa Emilia, McDonald's, & many more
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20. Information desks are located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Milano Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Centrale: Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
Nearby hotels include Glam Hotel Milano, NYX MIlan, iQ Hotel Milano.
Ferrara is 2 km from Ferrara city centre. Public transport options include:
Ferrara has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Ca' d'Frara, Trattoria Il Cucco
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Ferrara. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Ferrara. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ferrara: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Ferrara: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ferrara: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Touring, Hotel Carlton, Hotel Annunziata.
Ferrara Via Boschetto station is 1 km from Ferrara city centre. Public transport options include:
Ferrara Via Boschetto station has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Ferrara Via Boschetto station.
ATMs are available at Ferrara Via Boschetto station.
Available at Ferrara Via Boschetto station: Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ferrara Via Boschetto station.