There are 4 ways to get from San Gimignano to Ferrara by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, or car
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Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Poggibonsi-S.Gimign. to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Ferraratrain Fr
3h 40m€28–49Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Poggibonsi to Bologna Centralebus N527
- Take the bus from Bologna Autostazione to Kennedybus 356
5h 30m€16–27Bus, train
- Take the bus from Poggibonsi Fs to Firenze Autostazionebus 131
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Ferraratrain Fr
3h 44m€22–41Drive 196.5 km
- Drive from San Gimignano to Ferraracar 196.5 km
2h 10m€32–46
San Gimignano to Ferrara by bus and train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Gimignano to Ferrara is to bus which costs €16 - €27 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from San Gimignano to Ferrara is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from San Gimignano to Ferrara. However, there are services departing from Piazzale Montemaggio and arriving at Kennedy via Poggibonsi and Bologna Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from San Gimignano to Ferrara. However, there are services departing from Poggibonsi-S.Gimign. and arriving at Ferrara via Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between San Gimignano and Ferrara is 217 km. The road distance is 196.5 km.
The best way to get from San Gimignano to Ferrara without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €28 - €50.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from San Gimignano to Ferrara, including transfers.
San Gimignano to Ferrara bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Poggibonsi station.
San Gimignano to Ferrara train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Poggibonsi-S.Gimign. station.
The best way to get from San Gimignano to Ferrara is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €28 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €27 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between San Gimignano, Italy and Ferrara, Italy?
You can take a bus from Piazzale Montemaggio to Ferrara via Poggibonsi Fs, Poggibonsi-S.Gimign., and Firenze S.M.N. in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Piazzale Montemaggio to Kennedy via Poggibonsi Fs, Poggibonsi, and Bologna Autostazione in around 5h 30m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Poggibonsi-S.Gimign. to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 800 142 424
- [email protected]
- Website
- at-bus.it
Bus from Poggibonsi Fs to Firenze Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Schedules at
- at-bus.it
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Booking & Getting There
San Gimignano to Ferrara bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
San Gimignano to Ferrara train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Gimignano to Ferrara is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from San Gimignano to Ferrara.
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