There are 4 ways to get from Portofino to Ferrara by train (Trenitalia), bus, 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 via Milan
best- Take the train from S.Margherita L.-Port to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferraratrain Fr
4h 27m€62–124Drive 288.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Portofino to Ferraracar 288.9 km
3h 33m€46–66Bus
- Take the bus from Sestri Levante to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus N1501
- Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Ferrarabus N544
6h 22m€75–102Train
- Take the train from S.Margherita L.-Port to Parmatrain
- Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferraratrain Fr
5h 9m€49–96
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portofino to Ferrara is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Portofino to Ferrara is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Portofino to Ferrara. However, there are services departing from Sestri Levante and arriving at Ferrara via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Portofino to Ferrara. However, there are services departing from S.Margherita L.-Port and arriving at Ferrara via Milano Centrale and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Portofino and Ferrara is 431 km. The road distance is 288.9 km.
The best way to get from Portofino to Ferrara without a car is to train via Milan which takes 4h 27m and costs €60 - €130.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Portofino to Ferrara, including transfers.
Portofino to Ferrara bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sestri Levante station.
Portofino to Ferrara train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from S.Margherita L.-Port station.
The best way to get from Portofino to Ferrara is to train via Milan which takes 4h 27m and costs €60 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €110 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Portofino, Italy and Ferrara, Italy?
You can take a vehicle from Portofino to Ferrara via S.Margherita L.-Port, Milano Centrale, and Bologna Centrale in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portofino to Ferrara via Sestri Levante and Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station in around 6h 22m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from S.Margherita L.-Port to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from S.Margherita L.-Port to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from S.Margherita L.-Port to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
Train from Bologna Centrale to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
Train from Bologna Centrale to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Sestri Levante to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Portofino to Ferrara bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.
Portofino to Ferrara train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portofino to Ferrara is 289 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Portofino to Ferrara.
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