How to travel from Milan to Ferrara

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Milan to Ferrara

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Ferrara among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $20.

Distance: 126 miles (203 km)

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Driving

$26

Average price

$23

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$82

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 10m

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2h 40m

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30m

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4h 18m

Average total duration

3h 48m

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2h 56m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Ferrara is a bus with an average price of $23 (€19).

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

A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Ferrara costing on average $26 (€22).

A bus is $138 (€114) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Ferrara costing on average $162 (€133).

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Ferrara is by train with an average journey time of 2h 40m.

Other travel options to Ferrara take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 48m.

Flight takes on average 7h 47m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Milan and Ferrara including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Milan to Ferrara among Omio's users.

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from Milan to Ferrara

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2693 · Regionale TTPER 34027
    6:58 AM3h24
    Milano Lambrate
    10:22 AMFerrara station
    $261One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2693 · Regionale TTPER 34027
    6:58 AM3h24
    Milano Lambrate
    10:22 AMFerrara station
    $261One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9805 · FRECCIAROSSA 9414
    10:45 AM1h42
    Milan Rogoredo
    12:27 PMFerrara station
    $971One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2623 · Regionale 3467 · Regionale TTPER 90233
    11:25 AM3h57
    Milan Centrale
    3:22 PMFerrara station
    $261One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 10913 · Regionale TTPER 34027
    5:53 AM4h29
    Milano Greco Pirelli
    10:22 AMFerrara station
    $261One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2633 · Regionale Veloce 3845 · Regionale TTPER 90241
    4:25 PM4h55
    Milan Centrale
    9:20 PMFerrara station
    $261One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:45 AM4h20
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    2:05 PMFerrara, Piazzale della Stazione
    $321One-way
    0 transfers
  • Itabus2205 · 2772
    9:05 PM6h29
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    3:34 AMFerrara, Piazzale Stazione (Radisson)
    $371One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:25 PM9h35
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    6:00 AMFerrara, Piazzale della Stazione
    $571One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ2133 · AZ1467
    1:00 PM5h25
    Milan Linate Airport
    6:25 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    $2251One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ2071 · AZ1467
    3:00 PM3h25
    Milan Linate Airport
    6:25 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    $3401One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ2013 · AZ1463
    7:00 AM3h30
    Milan Linate Airport
    10:30 AMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    $3401One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Milan 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 Milan to Ferrara.

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There are 3 options to travel between Milan and Ferrara including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Ferrara is a bus with an average price of $23 (€19).

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

A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Ferrara costing on average $26 (€22).

A bus is $138 (€114) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Ferrara costing on average $162 (€133).

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Ferrara is by train with an average journey time of 2h 40m.

Other travel options to Ferrara take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 48m.

Flight takes on average 7h 47m.

The distance from Milan to Ferrara is approximately 126 miles (203 km).
The average frequency per day from Milan to Ferrara is:
  • Around 75 trains per day.
  • Around 16 flights per day.
  • Around 13 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Milan to Ferrara:
  • Flights mostly depart from Milan Linate Airport and arrive in Venice Marco Polo Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Ferrara station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in Ferrara, Piazzale della Stazione.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Milan to Ferrara, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Ferrara by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus to go to Ferrara by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Milan to Ferrara:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Milan to Ferrara often also extend their vacation to go to Bologna, Venice, Rome, Florence, Porto Garibaldi. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ferrara and these popular destinations at a great price.

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