There are 5 ways to get from Bologna to Parma by train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, shuttle, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain Fr
55 min€9–70Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Parmabus N425 / ...
1h 15m€5–13Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Bologna to Parma99.2 km
1h 29m€5Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Bologna Centrale to Parma
1h 30m€120–200Drive 98.5 km
- Drive from Bologna to Parmacar 98.5 km
1h 6m€16–23
Bologna to Parma by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Parma is to rideshare which costs €5 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Bologna to Parma is to train which takes 55 min and costs €9 - €70.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Parma. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Parma. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.
The distance between Bologna and Parma is 90 km. The road distance is 98.5 km.
The best way to get from Bologna to Parma without a car is to train which takes 55 min and costs €9 - €70.
The train from Bologna Centrale to Parma takes 55 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Bologna to Parma bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
Bologna to Parma train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
The best way to get from Bologna to Parma is to train which takes 55 min and costs €9 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €5 - €13 and takes 1h 15m.
What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Parma, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Bologna Centrale to Parma hourly. Tickets cost €12–22 and the journey takes 55 min. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bologna Centrale to Parma twice daily. Tickets cost €8–13 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Bologna to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Bologna to Parma bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Parma station.
Bologna to Parma train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Parma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Parma is 99 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Bologna to Parma.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bologna and Parma. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.