The average bus between Parma and Bologna takes 1h 30m and the fastest bus takes 1h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Parma to Bologna. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Parma and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 1:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Parma is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Bologna at 12:40 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Parma station and arriving at Bologna station. Services depart 4 times a day, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.
Parma to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Parma Bus Station.
Parma to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Autostazione station.
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The distance between Parma and Bologna is 87 km. The road distance is 97 km.
Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Parma Bus Station to Bologna Autostazione 3 times a day. Tickets cost €6–12 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Three other operators also service this route.