Budapest to Ferrara by bus
Ferrara lies 643 km (400 mi) south-west of Budapest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 11 h 47 min including stops, over roughly 785 km (487 mi) of road.
| Budapest | Ferrara | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | Italy |
| Population | 1.7 million | 132,009 |
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
| Postal codes | 1007–1239 | 44121–44124 |
What changes when you arrive in Ferrara
Crossing from Hungary into Italy: money changes from the Forint to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type L; the dialling code becomes +39; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Where to book buses from Budapest to Ferrara
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Staying in Ferrara
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Common questions
How far is Ferrara from Budapest?
643 km (400 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Budapest; by road roughly 785 km (487 mi).
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Ferrara by bus?
About 11 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Budapest and Ferrara?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Ferrara?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.