There are 12 ways to get from Naples to Parma by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, train, plane, or shuttle
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Train via Bologna
best- Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain Fr
4h 40m€71–189Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Naples Metropark Central Parking to Parma Bus Stationbus Itabus
9h 45m€25–90Night train
- Take the nighttrain from Napoli Centrale to Parmanighttrain Ini
8h 12m€60–120Drive 655.1 km
- Drive from Naples to Parmacar 655.1 km
5h 54m€104–150Train
- Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Reggio Emiliatrain 9962
5h 54m€86–210Train #2
- Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Reggio Emilia Avtrain Fr
6h 6m€86–239Train #3 (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Parmatrain Ic
7h 13m€70–150Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane NAP - BGY
- Take a shuttle bus from Orio al Serio Airport to Parma
4h 6m€199–643Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
- Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane NAP - LIN
- Take the train from Milano Rogoredo to Parmatrain
3h 58m€69–220Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane NAP - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Parmatrain
4h 27m€34–192Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
- Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane NAP - VCE
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain
4h 30m€42–214Fly to Verona Villafranca Airport, train
- Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane NAP - VRN
- Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bologna Centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain
4h 7m€69–270
Naples to Parma by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Naples to Parma is to bus which costs €25 - €90 and takes 9h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Naples to Parma is to fly and train which takes 3h 58m and costs €65 - €220.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Naples Metropark Central Parking and arriving at Parma Bus Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 45m.
Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Napoli Centrale and arriving at Parma. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 12m.
The distance between Naples and Parma is 652 km. The road distance is 655.1 km.
The best way to get from Naples to Parma without a car is to train via Bologna which takes 4h 40m and costs €70 - €190.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Naples to Parma, including transfers.
Naples to Parma bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Naples Metropark Central Parking station.
Naples to Parma train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Napoli Centrale station.
The best way to get from Naples to Parma is to train via Bologna which takes 4h 40m and costs €70 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €90 and takes 9h 45m.
What companies run services between Naples, Italy and Parma, Italy?
You can take a train from Napoli Centrale to Parma via Bologna Centrale in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Naples Metropark Central Parking to Parma Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €40–90 and the journey takes 9h 45m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Naples Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–190
Flights from Naples Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–140
Flights from Naples Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–140
Flights from Naples Airport to Verona Villafranca Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €40–180
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Napoli Centrale to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €80–170
- 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 Napoli Centrale to Reggio Emilia Av
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €90–190
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Rogoredo to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- 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 Verona Porta Nuova to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Naples Metropark Central Parking to Parma Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
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More Questions & Answers
Naples to Parma bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Parma Bus Station.
Naples to Parma train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Naples to Parma is 655 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Naples to Parma.
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