- Must visit
Museo Nazionale dell'Ebraismo Italiano e della Shoah (MEIS)
Major museum on Italian Jewish history and the Shoah, with strong permanent and temporary exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
1 h 4 m
Average duration
1 h 45 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
94 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Ferrara is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Ferrara will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 4 trains that leave Venice Marco Polo Airport for Ferrara on Thu, May 28, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct trains cover the 94 km distance in an average of 1 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 4 m .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest trains will take 2 h 1 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.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Ferrara among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 58 miles (94 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$25 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 49m Average total duration 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Ferrara:
A bus is $0.11 (€0.09) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Ferrara costing on average $10 (€8).
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Ferrara costing on average $25 (€21).
Other travel options to Ferrara take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 19m.
Bus takes on average 2h 11m.
The journey is about 3m faster (1h 19m by train vs 1h 22m by car) and roughly $9 (€7) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($25 (€21) vs $34 (€28)). 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 Frecciarossa, Italo.
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 Venice Marco Polo Airport to Ferrara trains for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VENEZIA AIRLINK AV216 · Regionale Veloce 3983 · Regionale TTPER 90365 | 4:23 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 2h45 | 7:08 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 2 transfers | |
VENEZIA AIRLINK AV216 · Regionale Veloce 3983 | 4:23 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 1h40 | 6:03 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
VENEZIA AIRLINK AV276+ FRECCIAROSSA 9433+ Regionale TTPER 90365 | 4:50 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 2h18 | 7:08 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 2 transfers | |
VENEZIA AIRLINK AV276+ FRECCIAROSSA 9433 | 4:50 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 1h37 | 6:27 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
VENEZIA AIRLINK AV284 · Regionale Veloce 3985 | 5:23 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 1h53 | 7:16 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
VENEZIA AIRLINK AV284 · Regionale Veloce 3985 · Autobus TTPER B5313 | 5:23 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 2h10 | 7:33 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 2 transfers | |
VENEZIA AIRLINK AV050+ FRECCIAROSSA 9435 | 5:45 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 1h42 | 7:27 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
VENEZIA AIRLINK AV050+ FRECCIAROSSA 9435+ Regionale TTPER 90367 | 5:45 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 2h23 | 8:08 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 2 transfers | |
VENEZIA AIRLINK AV052 · Regionale Veloce 3987 · Autobus TTPER B5315 | 6:15 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 2h18 | 8:33 PM Ferrara Via Boschetto | 2 transfers | |
VENEZIA AIRLINK AV052 · Regionale Veloce 3987 | 6:15 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 1h58 | 8:13 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
VENEZIA AIRLINK AV054+ FRECCIAROSSA 9437 | 6:45 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 1h42 | 8:27 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
VENEZIA AIRLINK AV244 · Regionale Veloce 3989 | 7:20 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 1h49 | 9:09 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
VENEZIA AIRLINK AV254 · Regionale Veloce 3993 | 9:10 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 1h56 | 11:06 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
VENEZIA AIRLINK AV262+ InterCityNotte 770 | 9:40 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 1h41 | 11:21 PM Ferrara station | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, May 28 | |||||
![]() | 12:15 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 2h01 | 2:16 PM Ferrara | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:05 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 1h04 | 2:09 PM Ferrara | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:15 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 2h01 | 3:16 PM Ferrara | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Ferrara run on average 38 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€20) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 09:15, the last at 16:23. The fastest train covers the 58 miles (94 km) distance in 1h 4m.
Distance 58 miles (94 km) |
Average train duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€20) |
Trains per day 38 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 4m |
First train 9:15 AM |
Last train 4:23 PM |
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Major museum on Italian Jewish history and the Shoah, with strong permanent and temporary exhibitions.
National picture gallery in Palazzo dei Diamanti with important Ferrarese Renaissance paintings.
Museum in the Palazzo Schifanoia, famed for the Salone dei Mesi fresco cycle and Este court culture.
Ferrara's main square beside the cathedral, lively for walking, markets, and everyday city life.
Celebrated Renaissance avenue linking the castle and city walls, often cited among Italy's finest streets.
Extensive Renaissance city walls popular for cycling and walking, with broad green spaces and views.
Fresh pasta filled with sweet pumpkin, usually dressed with butter and sage or ragù. It is one of Ferrara’s signature first courses and a classic of the Este court tradition.
Distinctive twisted bread with a crisp crust and airy center, protected by IGP status. It is the city’s most iconic baked product and is served with meals across Ferrara.
A richly spiced cured pork sausage slowly cooked and served soft, often with mashed potatoes. It is one of Ferrara’s most famous traditional dishes, especially in colder months.
Established trattoria in the historic center, appreciated for classic Ferrarese dishes, handmade pasta, and a warm traditional atmosphere.
Classic family-run spot famous for authentic Ferrara cooking, especially cappellacci and other local staples, in a rustic and convivial setting.
Well-known Ferrara restaurant serving refined local cuisine with strong emphasis on traditional ingredients and polished presentation in an elegant setting.
Prices are moderate by Italian standards. Meals and coffee are reasonable, while central hotels can cost more in peak season.
Service is usually included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but leaving EUR 1-2 or rounding up is appreciated. Around 5-10% is generous for excellent service.
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Ferrara Railway Station, Ferrara -> Castello Estense, Ferrara
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