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Frankfurt am Main to Ferrara

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Frankfurt am Main, Germany → Ferrara, Italy

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Thirteen ways to Travel from Frankfurt Am Main to Ferrara

Composite routes from Frankfurt Am Main to Ferrara

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Verona to Ferrara
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08
Bus from Frankfurt central train station to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
14h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$89.06–$127.23

Busitalia Simet S.p.A.

Phone:
+39 098 3520 315
Website:
simetbus.it/portale/
Bus from Frankfurt to Verona
Ave. Duration:
9h 9m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$82.70–$101.78

TPER spa

Phone:
+39 051 290290
Website:
tper.it/
Bus from Bologna Autostazione to Kennedy
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.58–$8.91

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Linate
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$45.80–$241.73

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$954.19
Plane from Frankfurt to Venice
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$699.74
Plane from Frankfurt to Florence
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.01–$890.58
Plane from Frankfurt to Valerio
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.73–$954.19
Plane from Frankfurt to Linate
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$636.13
Plane from Frankfurt to Trieste
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$954.19

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Florence
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.17–$954.19

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Frankfurt to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$190.84–$636.13
Plane from Frankfurt to Florence
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.01–$890.58
Plane from Frankfurt to Valerio
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.73–$954.19
Plane from Frankfurt to Linate
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$636.13
Plane from Frankfurt to Trieste
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$954.19

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Linate
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$572.52

TUIfly

Website:
tui.com/flug/
Plane from Frankfurt to Trieste
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$62.34–$356.23

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.97–$82.70
Train from Frankfurt to Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$50.89–$57.25
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Padova
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.35–$38.17

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Venezia
Ave. Duration:
11h 54m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.97–$216.28

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Bologna Centrale to Ferrara
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.34–$10.81
Train from Venezia Mestre to Ferrara
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.91–$24.17
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Padova
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.63–$19.08
Train from Padova to Ferrara
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.58–$17.81
Train from Trieste Airport to Venezia
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.54–$26.72

Trenitalia Frecce

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Ferrara
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.54–$47.07
Train from Milan Centrale to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$22.90–$82.70
Train from Venezia Mestre to Ferrara
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.99–$58.52
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Ferrara
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$16.54–$69.97
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Padova
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.72–$53.43
Train from Padova to Ferrara
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.85–$15.27
Train from Milano Rogoredo to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.63–$82.70
Train from Trieste Airport to Venezia
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.27–$59.80

ItaloTreno

Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Bologna Centrale to Ferrara
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$29.26–$38.17
Train from Milan Centrale to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$49.62–$63.61
Train from Venezia Mestre to Ferrara
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$36.90–$47.07
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Ferrara
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$40.71–$52.16
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Padova
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$34.35–$43.26
Train from Padova to Ferrara
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.91–$12.09
Train from Milano Rogoredo to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$48.35–$62.34
Train from Trieste Airport to Venezia
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$38.17–$48.35

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Bologna Centrale to Ferrara
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.36–$8.91
Train from Milan Centrale to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
2h 26m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$17.81–$24.17
Train from Venezia Mestre to Ferrara
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.18–$13.99
Train from Padova to Ferrara
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.22–$7.63
Train from Milano Rogoredo to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.54–$24.17
Train from Trieste Airport to Venezia
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.81–$15.27

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$41.98–$76.34
Train from Zürich HB to Milano
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$89.06–$165.39
Train from Basel SBB to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$101.78–$190.84
Train from Lugano to Milano
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.99–$49.62

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Basel SBB to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.17–$30.53

Trenitalia EuroCity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Padova
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$30.53–$82.70

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Ferrara?

The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Ferrara is to bus via Verona which costs $81.52 - $103.26 and takes 11h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Ferrara?

The fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Ferrara is to fly and train which takes 4h 31m and costs $119.57 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Frankfurt am Main and Ferrara?

No, there is no direct bus from Frankfurt am Main to Ferrara. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Ferrara via Verona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Frankfurt am Main and Ferrara?

No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt am Main to Ferrara. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Ferrara via Basel SBB, Zürich HB, Milan Centrale and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.

How far is it from Frankfurt am Main to Ferrara?

The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Ferrara is 712 km. The road distance is 896.3 km.

How do I travel from Frankfurt am Main to Ferrara without a car?

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Ferrara without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 10h 37m and costs $184.78 - $358.70 .

How long does it take to get from Frankfurt am Main to Ferrara?

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Frankfurt am Main to Ferrara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt am Main to Ferrara bus from?

Frankfurt am Main to Ferrara bus services, operated by Busitalia Simet S.p.A., depart from Frankfurt station.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt am Main to Ferrara train from?

Frankfurt am Main to Ferrara train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Frankfurt station.

Train or bus from Frankfurt am Main to Ferrara?

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Ferrara is to train via Zurich which takes 10h 37m and costs $184.78 - $358.70 . Alternatively, you can bus via Verona, which costs $81.52 - $103.26 and takes 11h 34m.

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Ferrara bus arrive?

Frankfurt am Main to Ferrara bus services, operated by Busitalia Simet S.p.A., arrive at Verona station.

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Ferrara train arrive?

Frankfurt am Main to Ferrara train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Frankfurt am Main to Ferrara?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt am Main to Ferrara is 896 km. It takes approximately 8h 27m to drive from Frankfurt am Main to Ferrara.

How do I get a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Ferrara?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Ferrara?

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Where can I stay near Ferrara?

There are 382+ hotels available in Ferrara. Prices start at $36.62 per night.
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