There are 10 ways to get from Marseille to Parma by plane, train, train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
best- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane MRS - BLQ
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain
5h 1m€56–267Bus via Savona
cheapest- Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Savonabus 404
- Take the bus from Savona to Parma Via Traversantebus
9h 8m€43–66Train via Lyon
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Parmatrain Fr
9h 6m€108–287Drive 539.2 km
- Drive from Marseille to Parmacar 539.2 km
6h 35m€85–123Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane MRS - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Parmatrain
6h 33m€69–233Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane MRS - BGY
- Take a shuttle bus from Orio al Serio Airport to Parma
6h 17m€202–627Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Treviso Airport, train
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Treviso Airport (TSF)plane MRS - TSF
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain
7h 22m€74–388Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Saint-Augustintrain
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane NCE - VCE
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain
9h 9m€134–383Bus
- Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Parma - Via delle Esposizionibus Torino
10h 15m€49–84Train
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Villetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova Brignoletrain Re
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Parmatrain
11h 28m€93–202
Marseille to Parma by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Marseille to Parma is to bus via Savona which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Marseille to Parma is to fly and train which takes 5h 1m and costs €55 - €270.
No, there is no direct bus from Marseille to Parma. However, there are services departing from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and arriving at Parma Via Traversante via Savona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Marseille to Parma. However, there are services departing from Marseille St Charles and arriving at Parma via Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
The distance between Marseille and Parma is 621 km. The road distance is 539.2 km.
The best way to get from Marseille to Parma without a car is to train via Lyon which takes 9h 6m and costs €100 - €290.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Marseille to Parma, including transfers.
Marseille to Parma bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles station.
Marseille to Parma train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Marseille St Charles station.
The best way to get from Marseille to Parma is to train via Lyon which takes 9h 6m and costs €100 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus via Savona, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 8m.
What companies run services between Marseille, France and Parma, Italy?
You can take a train from Marseille St Charles to Parma via Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale in around 9h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Parma Via Traversante via Savona and Savona in around 9h 8m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–170
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–180
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Treviso Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–240
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Savona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Marseille to Parma bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Savona station.
Marseille to Parma train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marseille to Parma is 539 km. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Marseille to Parma.
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