How to travel from Venice to Ferrara

There are 3 options to travel between Venice and Ferrara including taking a train, bus, and ferry.

The cheapest way to travel from Venice to Ferrara is a ferry with an average price of $12.

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

A ferry is $1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Ferrara costing on average $13.

A ferry is $3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Venice to Ferrara costing on average $14.

The fastest way to travel from Venice to Ferrara is by ferry with an average journey time of 20m.

Other travel options to Ferrara take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 10m.

Bus takes on average 1h 48m.

The distance from Venice to Ferrara is approximately 54 miles (88 km).

The average frequency per day from Venice to Ferrara is:

• Around 86 trains per day.
• Around 30 buses per day.
• Around 5 ferries per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Venice to Ferrara:

• Trains mostly depart from Venice Mestre and arrive in Ferrara station.
• Buses mostly depart from Venezia, Piazzale Pietro Favretti (Venezia Mestre) and arrive in Ferrara, Piazzale della Stazione.
• Ferries mostly depart from San Marco and arrive in Santa Lucia (Piazzale Roma).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Venice to Ferrara, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, GoOpti, BlaBlaCar to go to Ferrara by bus.
• Travel with Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Intercity to go to Ferrara by train.

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

• 23 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, GoOpti, BlaBlaCar.
• 69 direct trains per day with Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Intercity.

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