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Compare train and bus for Florence to Ferrara
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Ferrara among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 32m. 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 75 miles (122 km)
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€16 Average price | €14 Average price Cheapest |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Florence to Ferrara by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Florence to Ferrara is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale 17816 · Regionale Veloce 3994Cheapest
FlixBusFastest
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9406Other options
Intercity 588
Intercity 580+
Regionale Veloce 3972
Regionale 34082 · Regionale TTPER 17814 · Regionale Veloce 3972
Regionale 18744 · Autobus FI680 · Regionale Veloce 3974
Regionale 18832 · Autobus TTPER B0400 · Regionale Veloce 3978
Regionale 34090 · Autobus TTPER B0402 · Regionale Veloce 3980Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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FAQs: Travel from Florence to Ferrara
Travel to Ferrara 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 Florence to Ferrara.

There are 2 travel options between Florence and Ferrara. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Florence to Ferrara is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $6 (€5) compared to other travel options to Ferrara:
Taking a bus costs $5 (€5) less than taking a train, which costs on average $11 (€10) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel from Florence to Ferrara is by train, which takes on average 1 h 8 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Ferrara by bus takes 2 h 10 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 75 miles (121 km) between Florence and Ferrara.
The average frequency per day from Florence to Ferrara is:
- 2 buses per day.
- Around 25 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Florence to Ferrara as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Florence to Ferrara:
- Most travelers take a train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Ferrara.
The following travel companies offer services from Florence to Ferrara:
- Itabus or FlixBus can get you to Ferrara by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Itabus from Florence to Ferrara for $6 (€5) on Omio.
- Italo, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity or Intercity Notte can get you to Ferrara by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Italo from Florence to Ferrara for $11 (€10) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Florence to Ferrara with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with Itabus or FlixBus 2 direct buses per day.
- Direct trains with Italo or Frecciarossa with 12 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Ferrara as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Florence to Ferrara.
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