There are 5 ways to get from Parma to Arona by train, bus, train (Trenitalia), 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.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Parma to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the bus from Milano Centrale to Aronabus Re4
2h 50mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Parma Bus Station to Milan Malpensa Terminal 2 Arrivalsbus Itabus
4h 10m€17–26Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Parma to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Aronatrain Re
3h 1m€21–42Drive 190.8 km
- Drive from Parma to Aronacar 190.8 km
2h 5m€31–45Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Parma to Malpensa Airport - Terminal 2
3h 57m€207–338
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Parma to Arona is to bus which costs €17 - €27 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Parma to Arona is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Parma station to Arona. However, there are services departing from Parma Bus Station and arriving at Arona - Stazione Ferroviaria via Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Parma to Arona. However, there are services departing from Parma and arriving at Arona via Centrale Fs and Milano P.Garibaldi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Parma and Arona is 196 km. The road distance is 190.8 km.
The best way to get from Parma to Arona without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 50m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Parma to Arona, including transfers.
Parma to Arona bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Parma Bus Station.
Parma to Arona train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Parma station.
The best way to get from Parma to Arona is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs €21 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €27 and takes 4h 10m.
What companies run services between Parma, Italy and Arona, Italy?
You can take a train from Parma to Arona via Milan Centrale, Centrale Fs, Garibaldi Fs, and Milano P.Garibaldi in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, GoOpti operates a shuttle from Parma to Malpensa Airport - Terminal 2 on demand. Tickets cost €190–330 and the journey takes 2h 27m.
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Parma to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Parma to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Bus from Milano Centrale to Arona
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenord
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Booking & Getting There
Parma to Arona bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Milan Malpensa Terminal 2 Arrivals station.
Parma to Arona train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parma to Arona is 191 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Parma to Arona.
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