There are 9 ways to get from Ferrara to Barcelona by train, plane, train (Trenitalia, Renfe, TGV), bus, car ferry, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Ferrara to Bologna Centraletrain
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BLQ - BCN
5h 14m€37–160Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Ferrara to Venezia Mestretrain
- Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane VCE - BCN
6h 8m€34–158Train
- Take the train from Ferrara to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
13h 19m€167–369Bus
- Take the bus from Ferrara station to Padovabus
- Take the bus from Padova to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
19h 28m€127–159Train, car ferry
- Take the train from Ferrara to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain Fr
- Take the train from Parma to Genova Brignoletrain
- Take the carferry from Port of Genoa to Port de Barcelonacarferry
28h 31m€124–211Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ferrara to Firenze S.M.N.train
- Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane FLR - BCN
6h 5m€62–158Train, train to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ferrara to Padovatrain
- Take the train from Padova to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
- Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane VRN - BCN
6h 21m€61–219Bus via Milan
- Take the bus from Ferrara to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 423
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
20h 20m€105–181Drive 1,176.7 km
- Drive from Ferrara to Barcelonacar 1,176.7 km
11h 24m€188–271
Ferrara to Barcelona by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ferrara to Barcelona is to train and fly which costs €35 - €160 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Ferrara to Barcelona is to train and fly which takes 5h 14m and costs €35 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Ferrara station to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Ferrara station and arriving at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord via Padova. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Ferrara to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Ferrara and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Bologna centrale, Milano Centrale and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 19m.
The distance between Ferrara and Barcelona is 900 km. The road distance is 1176.7 km.
The best way to get from Ferrara to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 13h 19m and costs €160 - €370.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Ferrara to Barcelona, including transfers.
Ferrara to Barcelona bus services, operated by Busitalia Simet S.p.A., depart from Ferrara station.
Ferrara to Barcelona train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Ferrara station.
The best way to get from Ferrara to Barcelona is to train which takes 13h 19m and costs €160 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €160 and takes 19h 28m.
What companies run services between Ferrara, Italy and Barcelona, Spain?
You can take a train from Ferrara to Barcelona-Sants via Bologna centrale, Milano Centrale, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 13h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferrara station to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord via Padova in around 19h 28m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–130
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Alghero
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Sunday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €30–130
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €30–130
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €25–90
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Ferrara to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Ferrara to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Ferrara to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Ferrara to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Ferrara to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Ferrara to Padova
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–22
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Padova to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–24
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 098 3520 315
- [email protected]
- Website
- simetbus.it
Bus from Ferrara station to Padova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–19
- Schedules at
- simetbus.it
- Phone
- +39 010 209 4591
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
Car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port de Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €85–130
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
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More Questions & Answers
Ferrara to Barcelona bus services, operated by Busitalia Simet S.p.A., arrive at Padova station.
Ferrara to Barcelona train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ferrara to Barcelona is 1177 km. It takes approximately 11h 24m to drive from Ferrara to Barcelona.
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