How to travel from Ferrara to Florence

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Compare train and bus for Ferrara to Florence

Omio 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 bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 35m. 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 bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $12.

Distance: 75 miles (122 km)

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$22

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2h 5m

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The cheapest way to travel from Ferrara to Florence is a bus with an average price of $17 (€13).

This is compared to other travel options from Ferrara to Florence:

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ferrara to Florence costing on average $22 (€18).

The fastest way to travel from Ferrara to Florence is by train with an average journey time of 1h 35m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 11m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Ferrara and Florence including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Ferrara to Florence among Omio's users.

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from Ferrara to Florence

How to get from Ferrara to Florence by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Ferrara to Florence is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3963 · Autobus TTPER B0401 · Regionale 18489
    8:18 AM3h06
    Ferrara station
    11:24 AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    $201One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3963 · Autobus TTPER B0401 · Regionale 18489
    8:18 AM3h06
    Ferrara station
    11:24 AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    $201One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Italo8907
    10:11 AM1h09
    Ferrara station
    11:20 AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    $471One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • IntercityIntercity 584
    2:17 PM1h58
    Ferrara station
    4:15 PMFlorence Rifredi
    $261One-way
    0 transfers
  • IntercityIntercity 594
    4:50 PM1h35
    Ferrara station
    6:25 PMFlorence Rifredi
    $261One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3971 · Regionale TTPER 17827 · Regionale 18517
    12:05 PM2h47
    Ferrara station
    2:52 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    $201One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3967 · Autobus TTPER B0405 · Regionale 18515
    10:18 AM3h34
    Ferrara station
    1:52 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    $201One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3965 · Autobus TTPER B0403 · Regionale 18673
    9:05 AM4h09
    Ferrara station
    1:14 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    $201One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3997 · Autobus FI681 · Regionale 18473
    11:05 AM3h19
    Ferrara station
    2:24 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    $201One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Ferrara to Florence

Travel to Florence easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Ferrara to Florence.

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There are 2 options to travel between Ferrara and Florence including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Ferrara to Florence is a bus with an average price of $17 (€13).

This is compared to other travel options from Ferrara to Florence:

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ferrara to Florence costing on average $22 (€18).

The fastest way to travel from Ferrara to Florence is by train with an average journey time of 1h 35m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 11m.

The distance from Ferrara to Florence is approximately 75 miles (122 km).
The average frequency per day from Ferrara to Florence is:
  • Around 61 trains per day.
  • Around 22 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ferrara and Florence as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ferrara to Florence:
  • Trains mostly depart from Ferrara station and arrive in Florence Santa Maria Novella.
  • Buses mostly depart from Ferrara, Piazzale della Stazione and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ferrara to Florence, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Busitalia to go to Florence by bus.
  • Travel with Italo, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity to go to Florence by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Ferrara to Florence with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct buses per day with Itabus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Busitalia.
  • 20 direct trains per day with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity.
Omio customers who travel from Ferrara to Florence often also extend their vacation to go to Rome, Pisa, Venice, Milan, Bologna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Florence and these popular destinations at a great price.

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