There are 9 ways to get from Zagreb to Ferrara by bus, train, train (Trenitalia), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train via Novo Mesto
best- Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postajabus
- Take the bus from Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja to Stazione Mestrebus
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Ferraratrain Fr
6h 33m€373–778Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Zagreb - Bus Station to Venice - Mestre Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Ferraratrain Fr
7h 4m€36–66Train
- Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Ljubljanatrain 318 / ...
- Take the train from Ljubljana to Villach Hbftrain 38 / ...
- Take the train from Villach Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain Rjx
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Ferraratrain Fr
10h 1m€65–99Drive 450.1 km
- Drive from Zagreb to Ferraracar 450.1 km
4h 49m€73–105Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
- Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane ZAG - BLQ
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferraratrain
6h 34m€76–203Bus via Venice
- Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postajabus
- Take the bus from Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja to Stazione Mestrebus
- Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to Ferrarabus
8h 19m€370–767Bus
- Take the bus from Zagreb to Ferrarabus N544
8h 50m€40–65Bus, train via Trieste
- Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postajabus
- Take the bus from Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja to Trieste Centralebus
- Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Venezia S. Luciatrain Re
- Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Ferraratrain Fr
12h 38m€240–530Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
- Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane ZAG - VCE
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Ferraratrain
7h 5m€88–259
Zagreb to Ferrara by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zagreb to Ferrara is to bus and train which costs €35 - €70 and takes 7h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Zagreb to Ferrara is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs €70 - €110.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zagreb and arriving at Ferrara. Services depart four times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Zagreb to Ferrara. However, there are services departing from Zagreb Glavni Kol. and arriving at Ferrara via Ljubljana, Villach Hbf and Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.
The distance between Zagreb and Ferrara is 471 km. The road distance is 450.1 km.
The best way to get from Zagreb to Ferrara without a car is to bus and train via Novo Mesto which takes 6h 33m and costs €370 - €800.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Zagreb to Ferrara, including transfers.
Zagreb to Ferrara bus services, operated by GoOpti, depart from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor station.
Zagreb to Ferrara train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.
The best way to get from Zagreb to Ferrara is to train which takes 10h 1m and costs €65 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus via Venice, which costs €370 - €800 and takes 8h 19m.
What companies run services between Zagreb, Croatia and Ferrara, Italy?
You can take a train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Ferrara via Ljubljana, Villach Hbf, and Venezia Mestre in around 10h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Ferrara via Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja and Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) in around 8h 19m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–330
Flights from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €65–190
Flights from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–310
Flights from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–320
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Venezia Mestre to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Venezia Mestre to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Venezia Mestre to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Venezia Mestre to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +386 1 320 4530
- [email protected]
- Website
- GoOpti
Bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €22–160
- Website
- GoOpti
- Shared
- €22
- Private
- €92
Bus from Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja to Stazione Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €340–600
- Website
- GoOpti
Bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €22–160
- Website
- GoOpti
- Shared
- €22
- Private
- €92
Bus from Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja to Stazione Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €340–600
- Website
- GoOpti
Bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €22–160
- Website
- GoOpti
- Shared
- €22
- Private
- €92
Bus from Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja to Trieste Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €180–310
- Website
- GoOpti
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Booking & Getting There
Zagreb to Ferrara bus services, operated by GoOpti, arrive at Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja station.
Zagreb to Ferrara train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Ljubljana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zagreb to Ferrara is 450 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Zagreb to Ferrara.
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