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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 an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, while a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 75 miles (122 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Ferrara to Florence:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ferrara to Florence costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 43m.
The journey is about 25m faster (1h 28m by train vs 1h 53m by car) and roughly $13 (€11) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($32 (€26) vs $46 (€37)). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Ferrara to Florence
How to get from Ferrara to Florence by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ferrara to Florence is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus11:00 PM2h05Ferrara, Piazzale della Stazione1:05 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:00 PM2h05Ferrara, Piazzale della Stazione1:05 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
89132:11 PM1h09Ferrara station3:20 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$281One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Regionale Veloce 3979 · Regionale 17839 · Regionale 185274:18 PM2h34Ferrara station6:52 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$171One-way2 transfers
- Regionale Veloce 3989 · Regionale 17853 · Regionale 185399:11 PM2h39Ferrara station11:50 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$171One-way2 transfers
- Regionale TTPER 17943 · Regionale TTPER 17809 · Regionale 185056:09 AM2h43Ferrara station8:52 AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$171One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus11:00 PM2h30Ferrara, Piazzale della Stazione1:30 AMFirenze, Piazzale Montelungo$141One-way0 transfers
069 · 05510:45 PM2h30Ferrara, Piazzale della Stazione1:15 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$441One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Ferrara to Florence:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ferrara to Florence costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 43m.
- Around 43 trains per day.
- Around 4 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.
- 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).
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, Busitalia, FlixBus, Itabus to go to Florence by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Regionale, Intercity Notte to go to Florence by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with Busitalia, FlixBus, Itabus.
- 20 direct trains per day with Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte.
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