The average train between Besançon and Ferrara takes 18h 26m and the fastest train takes 11h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon to Ferrara. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Besançon and Ferrara. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Besançon is at 7:51 PM which arrives into Ferrara at 4:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Amberieu En Bugey and take an average of 18h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Besançon to Ferrara? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Besançon to Ferrara. However, there are services departing from Besançon station and arriving at Ferrara station via Amberieu En Bugey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 26m.
Besançon to Ferrara train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Besancon Viotte station.
Besançon to Ferrara train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Ferrara station.
Book your Besançon to Ferrara train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Zou! Lignes Express Régionales and 4 other operators.
The distance between Besançon and Ferrara is 508.6 km. The road distance is 867 km.
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Ferrara via Amberieu En Bugey, Aix Les Bains Le Revard, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Torino Porta Susa, and Bologna Centrale in around 10h 39m.