There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul to Ferrara by plane, train, bus, night train, 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.
Fly Istanbul to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane IST - BLQ
- Take the train from Bologna centrale to Ferraratrain
6h 28m€107–286Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane SAW - VCE
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Ferraratrain
7h 23m€64–314Bus, train
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
- Take the bus from München Hackerbrücke to Verona Porta Nuova Stationbus
- Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Padovatrain Fr
- Take the train from Padova to Ferraratrain Fr
28h 55m€155–296Night train, train
- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
- Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain Rjx
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Ferraratrain Fr
39h 4m€191–289Drive 1,784.4 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Ferraracar 1,784.4 km
16h 40m€281–406Fly Istanbul to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane IST - VCE
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Ferraratrain
6h 58m€104–394Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane SAW - BLQ
- Take the train from Bologna centrale to Ferraratrain
6h 53m€107–416Bus via Sofia
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Sofiabus FlixBus N1999
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Ferrara Piazzale della Stazionebus
30h 30m€109–128Train, bus
- Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Ferrara Piazzale della Stazionebus
37h 12m€108–115Bus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Constanțabus 1998
- Take the bus from Constanța to Ferrarabus
40h 16m€151–237
Istanbul to Ferrara by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Ferrara is to train and bus which costs €105 - €115 and takes 37h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Ferrara is to fly and train which takes 6h 28m and costs €100 - €290.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Ferrara. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Ferrara Piazzale della Stazione via Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Ferrara. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Ferrara via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf and Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 4m.
The distance between Istanbul and Ferrara is 1558 km. The road distance is 1784.4 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Ferrara without a car is to bus and train which takes 28h 55m and costs €150 - €300.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Istanbul to Ferrara, including transfers.
Istanbul to Ferrara bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Istanbul to Ferrara train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
Istanbul to Ferrara bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at Sofia station.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Ferrara, Italy?
You can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Ferrara Piazzale della Stazione via Sofia and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 30h 30m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140–220
Flights from Istanbul to Venice Marco Polo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €180–220
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Bologna centrale to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Padova
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Padova to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Venezia Mestre to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–25
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Venezia Mestre to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–25
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Bologna centrale to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Venezia Mestre to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–25
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
Bus from Istanbul to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
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More Questions & Answers
Ferrara is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 10:45 AM in Istanbul and 9:45 AM in Ferrara.
Istanbul to Ferrara train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Ferrara is 1784 km. It takes approximately 16h 40m to drive from Istanbul to Ferrara.
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