There are 15 ways to get from Bristol to Parma by plane, train, train (Eurostar, Trenitalia), bus, shuttle, car, car train, or car ferry
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Fly Bristol Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
best- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BRS - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Parmatrain
6h 57m€70–180Fly Bristol Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane BRS - VCE
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain
7h 47m€65–259Train
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Parmatrain Fr
14h 53m€444–752Train, bus
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Parmatrain Fr
21h 51m€210–348Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to London Hammersmith Bridge Roadbus
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the bus from Lille to Parisbus 822 / ...
- Take the bus from Paris to Parmabus
24h 2m€207–345Fly Bristol Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane BRS - BGY
- Take a shuttle bus from Orio al Serio Airport to Parma
7h 7m€193–434Train to London City Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane LCY - LIN
- Take the train from Milano Rogoredo to Parmatrain
8h 38m€158–557Fly Bristol Airport to Pisa International Airport, train
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane BRS - PSA
- Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain
8h 17m€95–297Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane LHR - LIN
- Take the train from Milano Rogoredo to Parmatrain
8h 38m€166–479Fly Bristol Airport to Verona Villafranca Airport, train
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane BRS - VRN
- Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bologna Centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain
7h 10m€85–242Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Verona Villafranca Airport, train
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane BHX - VRN
- Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bologna Centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain
8h 37m€136–315Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 040
- Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
- Take the bus from Luxembourg Park&Drive to Comobus
- Take the bus from Chiasso to Parmabus
29h 35m€183–273Train, bus via Brescia
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Brescia - North Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Brescia to Parmatrain R8
29h 58m€167–290Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Bristol to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Parmacar
15h 59m€360–474Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Bristol to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Parmacar
17h 1m€257–432
Bristol to Parma by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Parma is to fly and train which costs €70 - €180 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Parma is to fly and train which takes 6h 57m and costs €70 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Parma. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Parma via London Victoria Green Line Station, Luxembourg Park&Drive, Como - Chiesa di San Zenone and Chiasso. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Parma. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Parma via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 53m.
The distance between Bristol and Parma is 1241 km.
The best way to get from Bristol to Parma without a car is to train which takes 14h 53m and costs €440 - €750.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Bristol to Parma, including transfers.
Bristol to Parma bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to Parma train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Parma is to train which takes 14h 53m and costs €440 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €180 - €280 and takes 29h 35m.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and Parma, Italy?
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Parma via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and Milano Centrale in around 14h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Parma via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria Green Line Station, Luxembourg Park&Drive, Como, Como - Chiesa di San Zenone, Chiasso - Stazione, and Chiasso in around 29h 35m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London City Airport to Milan Linate Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–290
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Milan Linate Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–220
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Brescia to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to London Hammersmith Bridge Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lille to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €85–130
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Bristol to Parma bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Parma is 1h ahead of Bristol. It is currently 12:30 AM in Bristol and 1:30 AM in Parma.
Bristol to Parma train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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