Ferrara to Salzburg by train

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Overview: trains from Ferrara to Salzburg

Find the key information for travelling by train from Ferrara to Salzburg, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 04:20 View journey
Last train 22:29 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 6hr 59m View journey
Distance (km) 349
Trains / day 21 View all
Cheapest journey AU$95.19 View journey
Avg journey time 11hr 52m
Train operators 7

Taking the train from Ferrara to Salzburg

Ready to book a trip from Ferrara to Salzburg by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Train cost between Ferrara and Salzburg: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from AU$95.19, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Train times for travel from Ferrara to Salzburg

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 04:20 and the last departure is 22:29. On weekends, the first train departs at 04:20 and the last train leaves at 22:29. On average, a total of 21 trains make this journey each day.

Average train travel time and distance from Ferrara to Salzburg

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 6 hours and 59 minutes, spanning 349 kilometres in total.

When are tickets between Ferrara and Salzburg available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Ferrara and Salzburg can be purchased 6 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Learn even more about travelling from Ferrara to Salzburg by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Salzburg.

FAQs about the train journey from Ferrara to Salzburg

Want to know more about your journey from Ferrara to Salzburg? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Ferrara and Salzburg by train is 349 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.