How to travel from Rome to Ferrara

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rome to Ferrara

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Ferrara among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $33, while a flight costs an average of $465.

Distance: 206 miles (333 km)

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$33

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$49

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3h 10m

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6h 58m

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

The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Ferrara is a train with an average price of $33 (€28).

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

A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Ferrara costing on average $49 (€41).

A train is $433 (€362) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Ferrara costing on average $465 (€390).

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Ferrara is by train with an average journey time of 3h 40m.

Other travel options to Ferrara take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 36m.

Bus takes on average 6h 58m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Rome and Ferrara including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Rome to Ferrara among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 1h 46m sooner (2h 36m by flight vs 4h 22m by car). Tickets start at around $465 (€390) compared to roughly $123 (€103) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Rome to Ferrara

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

Our recommendation

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

  • Itabus2772
    10:00 PM5h34
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    3:34 AMFerrara, Piazzale Stazione (Radisson)
    $421One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Itabus2772
    10:00 PM5h34
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    3:34 AMFerrara, Piazzale Stazione (Radisson)
    $421One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • ITAAZ1467
    5:20 PM1h05
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    6:25 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    $2271One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 774
    10:35 PM6h21
    Rome Termini
    4:56 AMFerrara station
    $511One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4154 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2494 · Regionale Veloce 3992
    1:20 PM8h21
    Rome Termini
    9:41 PMFerrara station
    $511One-way
    2 transfers
  • Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 774+RegionaleAutobus TTPER B5325
    10:35 PM7h48
    Rome Termini
    6:23 AMFerrara Via Boschetto
    $531One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:20 PM10h00
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    10:20 PMFerrara, Piazzale della Stazione
    $571One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:45 PM9h35
    Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)
    10:20 PMFerrara, Piazzale della Stazione
    $691One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:45 PM7h15
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    6:00 AMFerrara, Piazzale della Stazione
    $701One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ1475
    1:20 PM1h10
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    2:30 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    $1671One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ1463
    9:20 AM1h10
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    10:30 AMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    $1671One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ432+Air DolomitiAZ7487
    8:35 AM4h10
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    12:45 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    $4631One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Rome 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 Rome to Ferrara.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Rome and Ferrara including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Ferrara is a train with an average price of $33 (€28).

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

A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Ferrara costing on average $49 (€41).

A train is $433 (€362) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Ferrara costing on average $465 (€390).

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Ferrara is by train with an average journey time of 3h 40m.

Other travel options to Ferrara take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 36m.

Bus takes on average 6h 58m.

The distance from Rome to Ferrara is approximately 206 miles (333 km).
The average frequency per day from Rome to Ferrara is:
  • Around 105 trains per day.
  • Around 15 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome 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 Rome to Ferrara:
  • Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Ferrara station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Ferrara, Piazzale della Stazione.
  • Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Venice Marco Polo Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rome to Ferrara, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee to go to Ferrara by bus.
  • Travel with ITA, Swiss, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Luxair, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Ferrara by flight.
  • Travel with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Intercity, Regionale to go to Ferrara by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rome to Ferrara with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with Itabus.
  • 4 direct flights per day with ITA.
  • 27 direct trains per day with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Intercity.
Omio customers who travel from Rome to Ferrara often also extend their vacation to go to Bologna, Venice, Milan, Ravenna, Florence. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ferrara and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Ferrara to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Ferrara, visitors can enjoy a leisurely walk through Parco Massari or explore ancient artifacts at the Museo Archeologico Nazionale. The historic Teatro Comunale offers various performances, while a bike tour provides a unique way to discover the city's rich history and architecture. Food enthusiasts can savor local cuisine at a traditional trattoria. Notable sights include the moated Castello Estense, the Renaissance Palazzo dei Diamanti, the Romanesque-Gothic Ferrara Cathedral, and the fresco-adorned Palazzo Schifanoia. Strolling along Via delle Volte, a medieval street with arches and historic buildings, adds to the experience.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Ferrara, allowing time to visit its Renaissance palaces, the Este Castle, and enjoy the local cuisine.

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