What is the cheapest way to get from Palermo to Parma?

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Parma is to fly and train which costs €27 - €250 and takes 4h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palermo to Parma?

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Parma is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs €75 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Palermo and Parma?

No, there is no direct bus from Palermo to Parma. However, there are services departing from Palermo and arriving at Parma via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Palermo and Parma?

No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Parma. However, there are services departing from Palermo Centrale and arriving at Parma via Roma Termini and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 2m.

How far is it from Palermo to Parma?

The distance between Palermo and Parma is 812 km.

How do I travel from Palermo to Parma without a car?

The best way to get from Palermo to Parma without a car is to train via Bologna which takes 15h 2m and costs €140 - €350.

How long does it take to get from Palermo to Parma?

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Palermo to Parma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Parma bus from?

Palermo to Parma bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Palermo station.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Parma train from?

Palermo to Parma train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Palermo to Parma?

The best way to get from Palermo to Parma is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs €75 - €370. Alternatively, you can train via Bologna, which costs €140 - €350 and takes 15h 2m, you could also bus, which costs €110 - €190 and takes 21h 15m.

Where does the Palermo to Parma bus arrive?

Palermo to Parma bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Where does the Palermo to Parma train arrive?

Palermo to Parma train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Roma Termini station.

How do I get a train ticket from Palermo to Parma?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Palermo to Parma?

Book your Palermo to Parma bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Parma?

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Palermo to Parma - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry, and car

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There are 11 ways to get from Palermo to Parma by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car ferry, car, train, or shuttle

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Fly to Parma Giuseppe Verdi Airport
best
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Parma Giuseppe Verdi Airport (PMF)plane PMO - PMF
3h 34m
€75–366
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane PMO - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain
4h 52m
€28–246
Train via Bologna
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Bologna centraletrain
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain Fr
15h 2m
€149–342
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Bologna Centralebus N597
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Parmabus N410 / ...
21h 15m
€117–187
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Port of Palermo to Livornocarferry
2. Drive from Livorno to Parmacar
21h 32m
€102–175
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane PMO - LIN
2. Take a shuttle bus from Milano Linate airport to Parmashuttle
5h 29m
€199–606
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane PMO - BGY
2. Take a shuttle bus from Orio al Serio Airport to Parmashuttle
6h 5m
€194–656
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane PMO - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Parmatrain
7h 12m
€33–262
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane PMO - VCE
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain
6h 45m
€42–239
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Parmatrain Fr
17h 5m
€151–321
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Palermo Piazza Cairoli to Modenabus
2. Take the train from Modena to Parmatrain Ic
22h 13m
€208–342

Palermo to Parma by bus

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21h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 812.5 km
Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Palermo, Italy and Parma, Italy?

Ryanair flies from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Parma Giuseppe Verdi Airport (PMF) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Parma via Roma Termini and Bologna Centrale in around 15h 2m.

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