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Compare bus, train, 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 train, with an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $25, while a bus costs an average of $32.
Distance: 126 miles (203 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price | $83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Milan to Ferrara:
A train is $7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milan to Ferrara costing on average $32.
A train is $232 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Ferrara costing on average $257.
Other travel options to Ferrara take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 19m.
Flight takes on average 7h 6m.
The journey is about 7m faster (2h 49m by train vs 2h 56m by car) and roughly $57 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($25 vs $83). 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 Milan to Ferrara
How to get from Milan to Ferrara by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Milan to Ferrara is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale TRENORD 2623 · Regionale 3467 · Regionale TTPER 9023311:33 AM3h49Milano Lambrate3:22 PMFerrara station$251One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
Regionale TRENORD 2623 · Regionale 3467 · Regionale TTPER 9023311:33 AM3h49Milano Lambrate3:22 PMFerrara station$251One-way2 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 9805 · FRECCIAROSSA 941410:45 AM1h42Milan Rogoredo12:27 PMFerrara station$881One-way1 transfer
Other options
Regionale TRENORD 2623 · Regionale 3467 · Regionale TTPER 9023311:25 AM3h57Milan Centrale3:22 PMFerrara station$251One-way2 transfers
Regionale TRENORD 2625 · Regionale 3841 · Autobus TTPER B541912:33 PM4h03Milano Lambrate4:36 PMFerrara station$251One-way2 transfers
Regionale TRENORD 2625 · Regionale 3841 · Autobus TTPER B541912:25 PM4h11Milan Centrale4:36 PMFerrara station$251One-way2 transfers
FlixBus4:45 PM4h25Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano9:10 PMFerrara, Piazzale della Stazione$281One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:40 AM4h40Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano7:20 AMFerrara, Piazzale della Stazione$291One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 PM9h35Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano6:00 AMFerrara, Piazzale della Stazione$301One-way1 transfer
AZ2045 · AZ147511:00 AM3h30Milan Linate Airport2:30 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport$2281One-way1 transfer
AZ2029 · AZ14759:00 AM5h30Milan Linate Airport2:30 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport$2281One-way1 transfer
AZ2021 · AZ14758:30 AM6h00Milan Linate Airport2:30 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport$2281One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Ferrara:
A train is $7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milan to Ferrara costing on average $32.
A train is $232 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Ferrara costing on average $257.
Other travel options to Ferrara take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 19m.
Flight takes on average 7h 6m.
- Around 75 trains per day.
- Around 15 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 bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus to go to Ferrara by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Ferrara by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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