There are 6 ways to get from Florence Airport (FLR) to Parma by train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, 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 via Bologna
best- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain Fr
2h 15m€20–98Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Firenze - Piazzale Montelungo to Parma - Viale Toschibus
4h 17m€12–17Bus via Berlinguer - Centro Pecci
- Take the bus from Prato to Parmabus 518
3h 37m€17–27Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Florence-FLR to Parma177.9 km
1h 43mDrive 177.9 km
- Drive from Florence Airport (FLR) to Parmacar 177.9 km
1h 43m€28–40Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Parmatrain Fr
3h 3m€21–92
Florence Airport (FLR) to Parma by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Florence Airport (FLR) to Parma is to bus which costs €11 - €17 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Florence Airport (FLR) to Parma is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Florence Airport (FLR) to Parma. However, there are services departing from Firenze T2 Guidoni and arriving at Parma via Prato. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Florence Airport (FLR) to Parma. However, there are services departing from Florence Airport (FLR) and arriving at Parma via Firenze S.M.N. and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
The distance between Florence Airport (FLR) and Parma is 186 km. The road distance is 177.9 km.
The best way to get from Florence Airport (FLR) to Parma without a car is to train via Bologna which takes 2h 15m and costs €19 - €100.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Florence Airport (FLR) to Parma, including transfers.
Florence Airport (FLR) to Parma bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Prato station.
Florence Airport (FLR) to Parma train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Firenze S.M.N. station.
The best way to get from Florence Airport (FLR) to Parma is to train via Bologna which takes 2h 15m and costs €19 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus via Berlinguer - Centro Pecci, which costs €16 - €27 and takes 3h 37m.
What companies run services between Florence Airport (FLR), Italy and Parma, Italy?
You can take a vehicle from Florence Airport (FLR) to Parma via Alamanni - Stazione Smn, Firenze S.M.N., and Bologna Centrale in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Prato to Parma once daily. Tickets cost €15–25 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–70
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €45–70
- 2nd Class
- €27–40
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €14–20
- 2nd Class
- €17–23
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €60–90
- 2nd Class
- €40–60
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Prato to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39081/969167
- [email protected]
- Website
- TTI Leonettibus SRL
Bus from Firenze - Piazzale Montelungo to Parma - Viale Toschi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- TTI Leonettibus SRL
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Florence-FLR to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Florence Airport (FLR) to Parma bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Parma station.
Florence Airport (FLR) to Parma train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Florence Airport (FLR) to Parma is 178 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Florence Airport (FLR) to Parma.
There are 841+ hotels available in Parma.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Florence Airport (FLR) and Parma. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




























