There are 11 ways to get from Parma to Barcelona by train, plane, train (Trenitalia, Renfe, TGV), bus, car ferry, 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 to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BLQ - BCN
5h 44m€42–171Train
- Take the train from Parma to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
12h 22m€149–336Bus
- Take the bus from Parma to Milano - Autostazione Terminal Bus Di Lampugnanobus 36 / ...
- Take the bus from Milan to Barcelonabus FlixBus N740 / ...
16h 28m€83–148Train, car ferry
- Take the train from Parma to Genova Brignoletrain 3261
- Take the carferry from Port of Genoa to Port de Barcelonacarferry
25h 49m€105–170Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly
- Take the train from Parma to Milano Centraletrain
- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LIN - BCN
5h 48m€53–235Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Parma to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
- Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BGY - BCN
6h 26m€66–256Train, train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly
- Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
- Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane FLR - BCN
6h 41m€64–170Train, train to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly
- Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
- Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane VRN - BCN
7h 4m€65–233Train, train to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, fly
- Take the train from Parma to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principetrain
- Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane GOA - BCN
7h 51m€76–206Bus via Parma - Viale Toschi
- Take the bus from Parma - Viale Toschi to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
18h 15m€92–170Drive 1,017.6 km
- Drive from Parma to Barcelonacar 1,017.6 km
10h 54m€161–232
Parma to Barcelona by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Parma to Barcelona is to train and fly which costs €40 - €180 and takes 5h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Parma to Barcelona is to train and fly which takes 5h 44m and costs €40 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from Parma to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Parma and arriving at Barcelona via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Parma to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Parma and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Milano Centrale and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.
The distance between Parma and Barcelona is 943 km. The road distance is 1017.6 km.
The best way to get from Parma to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 12h 22m and costs €140 - €340.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Parma to Barcelona, including transfers.
Parma to Barcelona bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Parma station.
Parma to Barcelona train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Parma station.
The best way to get from Parma to Barcelona is to train which takes 12h 22m and costs €140 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €150 and takes 16h 28m.
What companies run services between Parma, Italy and Barcelona, Spain?
You can take a train from Parma to Barcelona-Sants via Milano Centrale and Lyon Part Dieu in around 12h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parma to Barcelona via Milano - Autostazione Terminal Bus Di Lampugnano and Milan in around 16h 28m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–130
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €30–130
Flights from Il Caravaggio International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–190
Flights from Il Caravaggio International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €40–190
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Parma to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Parma to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Parma to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–26
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Parma to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Parma to Milano - Autostazione Terminal Bus Di Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
- Phone
- +39 010 209 4591
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
Car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port de Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
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More Questions & Answers
Parma to Barcelona bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Milano - Autostazione Terminal Bus Di Lampugnano station.
Parma to Barcelona train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parma to Barcelona is 1018 km. It takes approximately 10h 54m to drive from Parma to Barcelona.
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