How to travel from Rome to Ferrara

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 bus with an average price of €28.

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

A bus is €4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Ferrara costing on average €32.

A bus is €117 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Ferrara costing on average €144.

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Ferrara is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 9m.

Other travel options to Ferrara take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 56m.

Bus takes on average 5h 36m.

The distance from Rome to Ferrara is approximately 206 miles (333 km).

The average frequency per day from Rome to Ferrara is:

• Around 61 trains per day.
• Around 26 flights per day.
• Around 12 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:

• Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Venice Marco Polo Airport.
• 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.

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, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, Autoservizi Salemi Srl to go to Ferrara by bus.
• Travel with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Intercity, Regionale to go to Ferrara by train.
• Travel with ITA to go to Ferrara by flight.

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

• 3 direct buses per day with Itabus, BlaBlaCar.
• 28 direct trains per day with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Intercity.
• 5 direct flights per day with ITA.

Omio customers who travel from Rome to Ferrara often also extend their vacation to go to Bologna, Venice, Florence, Milan, Porto Garibaldi. 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.