- Must visit
Palazzo dei Diamanti
Ferrara’s best-known exhibition venue, famed for its diamond-point marble facade and major temporary art shows.
Cheapest price
$83
Average price
$99
Fastest journey
4 h 11 m
Average duration
4 h 11 m
Trains per day
39
Distance
493 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Naples to Ferrara is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Naples to Ferrara will cost around $99 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $83.
Of the 39 trains that leave Naples for Ferrara on Sun, Jul 12, 11 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 493 km distance in an average of 4 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 11 m .
On Sun, Jul 12 the slowest trains will take 4 h 12 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.
8920
8918
Intercity 1588+
Regionale TTPER 17940
Intercity 596+
Regionale Veloce 3992
Intercity 590+
Regionale TTPER 17966
FRECCIAROSSA 9612+
Regionale Veloce 3972
FRECCIAROSSA 9646+
Regionale Veloce 3988
FRECCIAROSSA 9638+
Regionale Veloce 3984
FRECCIAROSSA 9634+
Regionale Veloce 3982
8920Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Naples to Ferrara among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $24.
Distance: 306 miles (493 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$71 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $111 Average price | $184 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 38m Average total duration 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 30m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Naples to Ferrara:
A bus is $35 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Naples to Ferrara costing on average $71 (€58).
A bus is $75 (€62) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Naples to Ferrara costing on average $111 (€91).
Other travel options to Ferrara take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 8m.
Bus takes on average 8h 0m.
The journey is about 1m faster (6h 8m by train vs 6h 9m by car) and roughly $113 (€93) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($71 (€58) vs $184 (€151)). 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.
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 Naples to Ferrara 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9406 | 6:09 AM Naples Centrale | 4h18 | 10:27 AM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9406+ Autobus TTPER B5305 | 6:09 AM Naples Centrale | 6h09 | 12:18 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9612+ Regionale Veloce 3972 | 6:30 AM Naples Centrale | 4h11 | 10:41 AM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9490+ Regionale Veloce 3994 · Autobus TTPER B5305 | 7:09 AM Naples Centrale | 5h09 | 12:18 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9490+ Regionale Veloce 3994 | 7:09 AM Naples Centrale | 4h32 | 11:41 AM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 510 · Intercity 588+ Autobus TTPER B5309 | 7:26 AM Naples Centrale | 10h52 | 6:18 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 510 · Intercity 588 | 7:26 AM Naples Centrale | 7h47 | 3:13 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9414 | 8:09 AM Naples Centrale | 4h18 | 12:27 PM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8908 | 8:30 AM Naples Centrale | 4h17 | 12:47 PM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9310 · FRECCIAROSSA 9416 | 8:55 AM Naples Centrale | 4h32 | 1:27 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 590+ Regionale TTPER 17966 | 9:15 AM Naples Centrale | 10h05 | 7:20 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
8910 | On time 9:35 AM Naples Centrale | 4h12 | 1:47 PM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9632+ Intercity 588 | 10:55 AM Naples Centrale | 4h18 | 3:13 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9634+ Regionale Veloce 3982 | 11:30 AM Naples Centrale | 4h11 | 3:41 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9422 | 12:10 PM Naples Centrale | 4h17 | 4:27 PM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9422+ Autobus TTPER B5309 | 12:10 PM Naples Centrale | 6h08 | 6:18 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9638+ Regionale Veloce 3984 · Autobus TTPER B5309 | 12:30 PM Naples Centrale | 5h48 | 6:18 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9638+ Regionale Veloce 3984 | 12:30 PM Naples Centrale | 4h11 | 4:41 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 700 · Intercity 592 | 12:33 PM Naples Centrale | 7h59 | 8:32 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 596+ Regionale Veloce 3992 | 12:56 PM Naples Centrale | 8h45 | 9:41 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
8918 | On time 1:35 PM Naples Centrale | 4h15 | 5:50 PM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9426 | 2:10 PM Naples Centrale | 4h17 | 6:27 PM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9426+ Autobus TTPER B5317 | 2:10 PM Naples Centrale | 5h08 | 7:18 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 1588+ Regionale TTPER 17940 | 2:30 PM Naples Centrale | 9h20 | 11:50 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9646+ Regionale Veloce 3988 | 2:30 PM Naples Centrale | 4h11 | 6:41 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9646+ Regionale Veloce 3988 · Autobus TTPER B5317 | 2:30 PM Naples Centrale | 4h48 | 7:18 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 3:10 PM Naples Centrale | 4h17 | 7:27 PM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8920 | On time 3:35 PM Naples Centrale | 4h12 | 7:47 PM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9652+ Intercity 592 | 3:55 PM Naples Centrale | 4h37 | 8:32 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9432 | 5:05 PM Naples Centrale | 4h45 | 9:50 PM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9662+ Regionale Veloce 3992 | 5:25 PM Naples Centrale | 4h16 | 9:41 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9434 | 6:10 PM Naples Centrale | 4h17 | 10:27 PM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9592+ Regionale TTPER 17940 | 6:40 PM Naples Centrale | 5h10 | 11:50 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 724+ InterCityNotte 774 | 7:28 PM Naples Centrale | 9h28 | 4:56 AM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 724+ InterCityNotte 774+ Autobus TTPER B5325 | 7:28 PM Naples Centrale | 10h58 | 6:26 AM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9674+ InterCityNotte 774+ Autobus TTPER B5325 | 8:30 PM Naples Centrale | 9h56 | 6:26 AM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9674+ InterCityNotte 774 | 8:30 PM Naples Centrale | 8h26 | 4:56 AM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 798+ Intercity 603+ Regionale Veloce 3966 | 9:30 PM Naples Centrale | 11h11 | 8:41 AM Ferrara station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9555+ InterCityNotte 1962+ FRECCIAROSSA 9400 | 10:25 PM Naples Centrale | 10h02 | 8:27 AM Ferrara station | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Naples to Ferrara run on average 37 times per day, taking around 6h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) but you can travel from only $19 (€16) by bus.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:00, the last at 23:34. The fastest train covers the 306 miles (493 km) distance in 4h 17m.
Distance 306 miles (493 km) |
Average train duration 6h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Trains per day 37 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 4h 17m |
First train 4:00 AM |
Last train 11:34 PM |
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Best time to book 77 days |
Discover the best of Ferrara — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Ferrara trip today.
Ferrara’s best-known exhibition venue, famed for its diamond-point marble facade and major temporary art shows.
National museum on Italian Jewish history and the Shoah, noted for its architecture and thoughtful exhibitions.
Museum inside Palazzo Schifanoia, celebrated for the Salone dei Mesi fresco cycle.
Ferrara’s main square, lined with historic buildings and a natural starting point for exploring the center.
Atmospheric medieval street with arches and brick passageways, one of Ferrara’s most photographed walks.
Grand Renaissance avenue of the Addizione Erculea, famous for palaces and elegant urban planning.
Fresh pasta filled with pumpkin, typically served with butter and sage or ragù. It is one of Ferrara’s signature dishes and has protected traditional status.
A rich, slow-cooked spiced pork sausage served hot, often with mashed potato. It is one of the most iconic and historic specialties of Ferrara.
A traditional baked pasta pie with macaroni, ragù, béchamel, and a sweet pastry crust. It is a classic festive dish linked to Ferrara’s Renaissance cuisine.
Well-known Ferrara restaurant serving traditional local cuisine in a refined but welcoming setting, with strong focus on classic Ferrarese dishes.
Established trattoria appreciated for handmade pasta and regional specialties, with a cozy atmosphere suited to a traditional meal in the historic center.
Popular osteria in the medieval quarter known for cured meats, pasta, and traditional dishes, with a lively and informal atmosphere.
Prices are moderate for Italy. Food and coffee are reasonable, while central hotels cost more in peak season.
Service is usually included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required; round up or leave EUR 1-5 for good service. Taxis can be rounded up.
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Ferrara Railway Station, Ferrara -> Castello Estense, Ferrara
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