How to travel from Ferrara to Venice

There are 3 options to travel between Ferrara and Venice including taking a train, bus, and ferry.

The cheapest way to travel from Ferrara to Venice is a ferry with an average price of $12 (€10).

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

A ferry is $0.43 (€0.35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ferrara to Venice costing on average $13 (€10).

A ferry is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ferrara to Venice costing on average $14 (€11).

The fastest way to travel from Ferrara to Venice is by ferry with an average journey time of 1h 20m.

Other travel options to Venice take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 41m.

Bus takes on average 2h 22m.

The distance from Ferrara to Venice is approximately 54 miles (88 km).

The average frequency per day from Ferrara to Venice is:

• Around 94 trains per day.
• Around 30 buses per day.
• Around 5 ferries per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ferrara to Venice:

• Trains mostly depart from Ferrara station and arrive in Venice Santa Lucia.
• Buses mostly depart from Ferrara, Piazzale della Stazione and arrive in Venezia, Piazzale Pietro Favretti (Venezia Mestre).
• Ferries mostly depart from San Marco and arrive in Santa Lucia (Piazzale Roma).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ferrara to Venice, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Itabus, GoOpti, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Venice by bus.
• Travel with Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Intercity to go to Venice by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Ferrara to Venice with the following travel companies:

• 21 direct buses per day with Itabus, GoOpti, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
• 73 direct trains per day with Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Intercity.

Omio customers who travel from Ferrara to Venice often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Rome, Milan, Paris, Verona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Venice and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Venice to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Venice, you can explore the vibrant Rialto Market for fresh produce and seafood, take a romantic gondola ride through the canals, visit the Peggy Guggenheim Collection modern art museum, enjoy a traditional meal at a local osteria, and attend a classical music concert in a historic church. Don't miss iconic sights like St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, Rialto Bridge, the Grand Canal, and Murano Island known for glassmaking.

Typically, 2 to 3 days in Venice are sufficient to explore the main attractions, such as St. Mark's Basilica, the Grand Canal, and the Rialto Bridge, while allowing time for leisurely strolls through the city's charming streets and canals.