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Pinacoteca Nazionale di Ferrara
Art museum in a Renaissance palace, best known for changing exhibitions and well-preserved rooms in one of Ferrara's key historic buildings.
Cheapest price on 01 Sept
£21
Average ticket price on 01 Sept
£34
Fastest journey on 01 Sept
2 h 53 m
Average journey duration on 01 Sept
2 h 56 m
Trains on 01 Sept
60
Distance
333 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rome to Ferrara is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Ferrara will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
On Tue 01 Sept, we found 60 trains from Rome to Ferrara, including 29 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 333 km distance in an average of 2 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 53 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 57 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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8924Omio 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 coach, with an average ticket price of £25 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 9m. 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 coach costs an average of £25, while a flight costs an average of £121.
Distance: 333 km
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£29 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest | £121 Average Price |
5h 26m Average total duration 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average total duration 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions |
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The table below shows live departures for Rome to Ferrara trains for today, Monday 31 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 8418 | 11:20 Rome Termini | 3h07 | 14:27 Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 590+ Regionale TTPER 17966 | 11:42 Rome Ostiense | 7h38 | 19:20 Ferrara station | 1 change | |
Intercity 590+ Regionale TTPER 17966 · Autobus TTPER B5313 | 11:42 Rome Ostiense | 7h51 | 19:33 Ferrara Via Boschetto | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9632+ Intercity 588 | 12:05 Rome Termini | 3h08 | 15:13 Ferrara station | 1 change | |
8916 | 12:40 Rome Termini | 3h10 | 15:50 Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
8916 | 12:50 Rome Tiburtina | 3h00 | 15:50 Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9422 | 13:20 Rome Termini | 3h07 | 16:27 Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4154 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3930 · Regionale TTPER 17974 | 13:22 Rome Termini | 9h59 | 23:21 Ferrara station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9642+ Regionale Veloce 3986 | 14:35 Rome Termini | 3h06 | 17:41 Ferrara station | 1 change | |
8918 | 14:45 Rome Termini | 3h05 | 17:50 Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8520+ Regionale TTPER 17964 | 14:45 Rome Tiburtina | 3h33 | 18:18 Ferrara station | 1 change | |
8918 | 14:54 Rome Tiburtina | 2h56 | 17:50 Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9426+ Autobus TTPER B5333 | 15:15 Rome Termini | 3h53 | 19:08 Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9426 | 15:15 Rome Termini | 3h12 | 18:27 Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 592 | 15:30 Rome Termini | 5h02 | 20:32 Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
8928 | 15:40 Rome Termini | 3h07 | 18:47 Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
8928 | 15:50 Rome Tiburtina | 2h57 | 18:47 Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 16:20 Rome Termini | 3h07 | 19:27 Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9428+ Autobus TTPER B5335 | 16:20 Rome Termini | 3h48 | 20:08 Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8524+ Regionale TTPER 17968 · Autobus TTPER B5315 | 16:35 Rome Termini | 3h58 | 20:33 Ferrara Via Boschetto | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8524+ Regionale TTPER 17968 | 16:35 Rome Termini | 3h45 | 20:20 Ferrara station | 1 change | |
8920 | 16:40 Rome Termini | 3h07 | 19:47 Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9552+ Intercity 592 | 16:55 Rome Termini | 3h37 | 20:32 Ferrara station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9658 · FRECCIAROSSA 8828 | 17:35 Rome Termini | 3h05 | 20:40 Ferrara station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8526+ Regionale TTPER 17970 | 17:45 Rome Tiburtina | 3h37 | 21:22 Ferrara station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9432 | 18:20 Rome Termini | 3h30 | 21:50 Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9662+ Regionale Veloce 3992 | 18:30 Rome Termini | 3h11 | 21:41 Ferrara station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9434 | 19:25 Rome Termini | 3h02 | 22:27 Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9330+ Regionale TTPER 17974 | 19:35 Rome Termini | 3h46 | 23:21 Ferrara station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9592+ Regionale TTPER 17940 | 19:50 Rome Termini | 4h00 | 23:50 Ferrara station | 1 change | |
InterCityNotte 774 | 22:35 Rome Termini | 6h21 | 4:56 Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
InterCityNotte 774+ Autobus TTPER B5325 | 22:35 Rome Termini | 7h51 | 6:26 Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 1 September | |||||
FRECCIAROSSA 9400 | 5:15 Rome Termini | 3h12 | 8:27 Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9404 | 6:20 Rome Termini | 3h07 | 9:27 Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9608+ Regionale Veloce 3970 | 6:31 Rome Termini | 3h10 | 9:41 Ferrara station | 1 change | |
8924 | 6:40 Rome Termini | 3h07 | 9:47 Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
8924 | 6:50 Rome Tiburtina | 2h57 | 9:47 Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9406 | 7:20 Rome Termini | 3h07 | 10:27 Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9490+ Regionale Veloce 3994 | 8:20 Rome Termini | 3h21 | 11:41 Ferrara station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8506+ Regionale TTPER 17952 | 8:35 Rome Termini | 3h45 | 12:20 Ferrara station | 1 change | |
8906 | 8:40 Rome Termini | 3h07 | 11:47 Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
8906 | 8:49 Rome Tiburtina | 2h58 | 11:47 Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9414 | 9:15 Rome Termini | 3h12 | 12:27 Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9414+ Autobus TTPER B5311 | 9:15 Rome Termini | 3h33 | 12:48 Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9622+ Regionale Veloce 3974 | 9:30 Rome Termini | 3h11 | 12:41 Ferrara station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 4152 · Regionale 4238 · Regionale TTPER 34046 | 9:30 Rome Termini | 7h54 | 17:24 Ferrara station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8508+ Regionale TTPER 17954 | 9:35 Rome Termini | 3h45 | 13:20 Ferrara station | 1 change | |
8908 | 9:40 Rome Termini | 3h07 | 12:47 Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
8908 | 9:50 Rome Tiburtina | 2h57 | 12:47 Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 588 | 10:20 Rome Termini | 4h53 | 15:13 Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 588+ Autobus TTPER B5331 | 10:20 Rome Termini | 6h50 | 17:10 Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9416+ Autobus TTPER B5329 | 10:20 Rome Termini | 3h34 | 13:54 Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9416 | 10:20 Rome Termini | 3h07 | 13:27 Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8509+ Regionale TTPER 17958 | 10:35 Rome Termini | 3h45 | 14:20 Ferrara station | 1 change | |
8910 | 10:45 Rome Termini | 3h02 | 13:47 Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
8910 | 10:54 Rome Tiburtina | 2h53 | 13:47 Ferrara station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Rome to Ferrara run on average 61 times per day, taking around 4h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
There are 28 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 333 km distance in 2h 42m.
Distance 333 km |
Average train duration 4h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 61 |
Direct trains 28 |
Fastest train 2h 42m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
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High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Ferrara — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Ferrara trip today.
Art museum in a Renaissance palace, best known for changing exhibitions and well-preserved rooms in one of Ferrara's key historic buildings.
Museum devoted to the Este court, displaying frescoes, sculptures and decorative arts inside the former palace of Ludovico il Moro.
Museum dedicated to Giovanni Boldini and modern art, housed in a refined palace with works that connect Ferrara to wider European painting.
Ferrara's main square, framed by the cathedral and civic buildings, is the city's classic meeting point for architecture and atmosphere.
Broad Renaissance avenue lined with palaces, ideal for walking or cycling and understanding Ferrara's planned urban expansion.
Tree-lined path along Ferrara's historic walls, popular with locals for walking and cycling with open views and a relaxed pace.
Cappellacci pasta filled with pumpkin, usually served with butter and sage or ragù. A Ferrara classic with Protected Geographical Indication status.
Small ring-shaped pasta filled with meat or cheese, traditionally served in capon or beef broth at festivals and family meals in Ferrara.
A rich baked pasta pie with sweet shortcrust pastry enclosing macaroni, ragù, béchamel and truffle or mushrooms. A historic Este court speciality.
Traditional Ferrarese restaurant known for local pasta, salama da sugo and classic regional cooking in a warm historic setting.
Refined restaurant serving Ferrara and Emilia dishes with careful presentation, set near the cathedral in an elegant, intimate space.
Long-running osteria for handmade pasta, grilled meats and local specialities, with a relaxed atmosphere popular with residents and visitors.
Moderate for Italy: meals and hotels are usually cheaper than in Venice or Florence, while local buses and everyday coffee stay fairly affordable for tourists.
Tipping is modest. Service may be included; round up or leave €1-2 in cafés, 5-10% in restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
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Ferrara Railway Station -> Piazza Trento e Trieste, Ferrara
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome to Ferrara by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ferrara, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Rome to Ferrara trains use the Roma Termini to Ferrara station pair, with some services arriving at Ferrara Via Boschetto station. Use this guide to compare Rome and Ferrara train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Roma Termini is 1 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Termini has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Acafe, Moka Café, Roadhouse Grill, McDonald's, Gusto, Chef Express, Coop Minimarket, Mercato Centrale
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00. Information desks are located near Platform 24.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on Platform 24. Open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Roma Termini: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roma Termini: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Termini: The Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is located next to Platform 1.
Nearby hotels include Archi di Roma Guest House, Gemma di Roma, The Liberty Boutique Hotel.
Roma Tiburtina is 4 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Tiburtina has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Rock n’ Coffee Roma, Arabian Kebab, Ingredienti, McDonald’s, Numb's Bakery Café
Free, limited Wi-Fi available in the station for 15 minutes. ATMs are located on the ground floor level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20. Information desks are located inside the main terminal. .
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the station lobby.
Available at Roma Tiburtina: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roma Tiburtina: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Tiburtina: Accessible facilities include elevators and escalators.
Nearby hotels include B&B Rome Tiburtina, B&B Alba Domus Roma, Hotel delle Province.
Roma Ostiense is 2 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Ostiense has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ramen Bar Akira, Eataly Roma
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Roma Ostiense. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Roma Ostiense. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Roma Ostiense: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roma Ostiense: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Ostiense: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Abitart, Hotel San Anselmo, Hotel Villa San Pio.
Ferrara is 2 km from Ferrara city centre. Public transport options include:
Ferrara has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Ca' d'Frara, Trattoria Il Cucco
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Ferrara. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Ferrara. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ferrara: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Ferrara: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ferrara: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Touring, Hotel Carlton, Hotel Annunziata.
Ferrara Via Boschetto station is 1 km from Ferrara city centre. Public transport options include:
Ferrara Via Boschetto station has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Ferrara Via Boschetto station.
ATMs are available at Ferrara Via Boschetto station.
Available at Ferrara Via Boschetto station: Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ferrara Via Boschetto station.
Ferrara, Cona Ospedale is 6 km from Ferrara city centre. Public transport options include:
Ferrara, Cona Ospedale has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ferrara, Cona Ospedale.
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