There are 8 ways to get from Salzburg to Ferrara by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train via Villach
best- Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbftrain Ic
- Take the train from Villach Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain Rjx
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Ferraratrain Fr
7h 35m€66–173Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Salzburg South to Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO)bus 861 / ...
- Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to Ferrarabus N544 / ...
9h 49m€40–72Drive 501.1 km
- Drive from Salzburg to Ferraracar 501.1 km
5h 28m€83–120Fly Salzburg Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
- Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane SZG - BLQ
- Take the train from Bologna centrale to Ferraratrain
6h 51m€128–456Train
- Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Padovatrain Nj
- Take the train from Padova to Ferraratrain Fr
9h€43–127Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
- Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
- Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane MUC - BLQ
- Take the train from Bologna centrale to Ferraratrain
6h 37m€122–378Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
- Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
- Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane MUC - VCE
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Ferraratrain
7h 8m€115–335Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Verona Villafranca Airport, train
- Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
- Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane MUC - VRN
- Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Padovatrain
- Take the train from Padova to Ferraratrain
7h 44m€156–473
Salzburg to Ferrara by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salzburg to Ferrara is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Salzburg to Ferrara is to drive which takes 5h 28m and costs €80 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Salzburg to Ferrara. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Rathaus and arriving at Ferrara via Salzburg South and Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Ferrara. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Hbf and arriving at Ferrara via Villach Hbf and Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
The distance between Salzburg and Ferrara is 526 km. The road distance is 501.1 km.
The best way to get from Salzburg to Ferrara without a car is to train via Villach which takes 7h 35m and costs €65 - €180.
It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Salzburg to Ferrara, including transfers.
Salzburg to Ferrara bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Salzburg South station.
Salzburg to Ferrara train services, operated by ÖBB Intercity, depart from Salzburg Hbf station.
The best way to get from Salzburg to Ferrara is to train via Villach which takes 7h 35m and costs €65 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 49m.
What companies run services between Salzburg, Austria and Ferrara, Italy?
You can take a train from Salzburg Hbf to Ferrara via Villach Hbf and Venezia Mestre in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salzburg Rathaus to Ferrara via Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R, Salzburg South, and Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) in around 9h 49m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Salzburg Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–800
Flights from Salzburg Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €240–550
Flights from Munich International Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150–490
Flights from Munich International Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130–440
Flights from Munich International Airport to Verona Villafranca Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170–550
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- ÖBB Intercity
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- ÖBB Intercity
- Website
- ÖBB Intercity
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen Ost
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- ÖBB Intercity
- Website
- ÖBB Intercity
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen Ost
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- ÖBB Intercity
- Website
- ÖBB Intercity
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen Ost
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- ÖBB Intercity
- Website
- ÖBB Intercity
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Salzburg South to Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Salzburg to Ferrara bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) station.
Salzburg to Ferrara train services, operated by ÖBB Intercity, arrive at Villach Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salzburg to Ferrara is 501 km. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Salzburg to Ferrara.
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