There are 5 ways to get from Parma to Bellinzona by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Milan (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Parma to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bellinzonatrain Ec
2h 59mCHF 38–92Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Parma to Bellinzona Stationbus
4hCHF 18–25Drive 228.9 km
- Drive from Parma to Bellinzonacar 228.9 km
2h 26mCHF 39–56Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Parma to Bellinzonatrain Ec
3h 36mCHF 45–95Bus, train
- Take the bus from Parma to Comobus 518
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Giubiascotrain S10 / ...
4h 59mCHF 32–47
Parma to Bellinzona by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Parma to Bellinzona is to bus which costs SFr 18 - SFr 25 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Parma to Bellinzona is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Parma and arriving at Bellinzona Station station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 4h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Parma and arriving at Bellinzona. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Parma and Bellinzona is 219 km. The road distance is 228.9 km.
The best way to get from Parma to Bellinzona without a car is to train via Milan which takes 2h 59m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 95.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Parma to Bellinzona, including transfers.
Parma to Bellinzona bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Parma station.
Parma to Bellinzona train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Parma station.
The best way to get from Parma to Bellinzona is to train via Milan which takes 2h 59m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 18 - SFr 25 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Parma, Italy and Bellinzona, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Parma to Bellinzona via Milano Centrale in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, Gruppo Di Maio operates a bus from Parma to Bellinzona Station twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 18–25 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Parma to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 0827 34 117
- [email protected]
- Website
- gruppodimaio.it
Bus from Parma to Bellinzona Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–25
- Schedules at
- gruppodimaio.it
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Booking & Getting There
Parma to Bellinzona bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Bellinzona Station.
Parma to Bellinzona train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parma to Bellinzona is 229 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Parma to Bellinzona.
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