What is the cheapest way to get from Ferrara to Hamburg?

The cheapest way to get from Ferrara to Hamburg is to train and fly which costs €85 - €250 and takes 7h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ferrara to Hamburg?

The fastest way to get from Ferrara to Hamburg is to train and fly which takes 5h 41m and costs €80 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Ferrara and Hamburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Ferrara to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Kennedy and arriving at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof via Bologna Centrale and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Ferrara and Hamburg?

No, there is no direct train from Ferrara to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Ferrara and arriving at Hamburg Hauptbahnhof via Padova and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 1m.

How far is it from Ferrara to Hamburg?

The distance between Ferrara and Hamburg is 1049 km. The road distance is 1230.3 km.

How do I travel from Ferrara to Hamburg without a car?

The best way to get from Ferrara to Hamburg without a car is to bus which takes 22h 8m and costs €110 - €200.

How long does it take to get from Ferrara to Hamburg?

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Ferrara to Hamburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ferrara to Hamburg bus from?

Ferrara to Hamburg bus services, operated by TPER spa, depart from Kennedy station.

Where do I catch the Ferrara to Hamburg train from?

Ferrara to Hamburg train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Ferrara station.

Train or bus from Ferrara to Hamburg?

The best way to get from Ferrara to Hamburg is to bus which takes 22h 8m and costs €110 - €200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €250 - €800 and takes 15h 10m.

Where does the Ferrara to Hamburg bus arrive?

Ferrara to Hamburg bus services, operated by TPER spa, arrive at Bologna Autostazione station.

Where does the Ferrara to Hamburg train arrive?

Ferrara to Hamburg train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Bologna centrale station.

Can I drive from Ferrara to Hamburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Ferrara to Hamburg is 1230 km. It takes approximately 12h 30m to drive from Ferrara to Hamburg.

How do I get a train ticket from Ferrara to Hamburg?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Ferrara to Hamburg?

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Ferrara to Hamburg - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car train

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There are 11 ways to get from Ferrara to Hamburg by train, plane, car, car train, bus, night train, or train (Trenitalia)

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Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly
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1. Take the train from Ferrara to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane VCE - HAM
5h 41m
€80–255
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Ferrara to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhofcar
2. Take the cartrain from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbfcartrain Uex 2026
14h 50m
€159–206
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kennedy to Bologna Autostazionebus 356
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
3. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N70 / ...
22h 8m
€116–197
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Padovatrain
2. Take the train from Padova to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain Nj
3. Take the nighttrain from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hauptbahnhofnighttrain Nt
21h 1m
€138–281
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Bologna centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BLQ - HAM
6h 35m
€88–247
Train, train to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Padovatrain
2. Take the train from Padova to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
3. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane VRN - HAM
6h 13m
€102–392
Train, train to Milan Linate Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Bologna centraletrain
2. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
3. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane LIN - HAM
6h 40m
€137–396
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Bologna centraletrain
2. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
4. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane MXP - HAM
7h 15m
€89–248
Train
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Bologna centraletrain
2. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
5. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
15h 10m
€257–798
Train, night train via Augsburg
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Padovatrain
2. Take the nighttrain from Padova to Augsburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Augsburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 42 / ...
22h 1m
€98–841
Drive 1,230.3 km
1. Drive from Ferrara to Hamburgcar 1,230.3 km
12h 30m
€194–280

Ferrara to Hamburg by bus

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Distance: 1,049 km
Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Ferrara, Italy and Hamburg, Germany?

You can take a bus from Kennedy to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof via Bologna Centrale and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 22h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ferrara to Hamburg Hbf via Bologna centrale, Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 15h 10m.

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