The average train between Parma and Bologna takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Parma and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Parma is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Bologna at 9:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Bologna Centrale and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Parma to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Parma station and arriving at Bologna station via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
Parma to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Parma station.
Parma to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Roma Tiburtina station.
Book your Parma to Bologna train tickets online with Trenitalia Intercity, ItaloTreno and 2 other operators.
The distance between Parma and Bologna is 366.6 km. The road distance is 439 km.
You can take a train from Parma to Bologna via Bologna Centrale and Roma Tiburtina in around 3h 41m.