There are 5 ways to get from Parma to Bologna by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, shuttle, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain Ic
1h 1m€9–22Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Parma to Bologna94.5 km
1h 21m€4–9Bus
- Take the bus from Parma to Bologna Centralebus N410 / ...
1h 20m€8–13Drive 97.7 km
- Drive from Parma to Bolognacar 97.7 km
1h 2m€16–23Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Parma to Bologna Centrale
1h 30m€120–200
Parma to Bologna by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Parma to Bologna is to rideshare which costs €4 - €9 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Parma to Bologna is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs €9 - €22.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Parma and arriving at Bologna Centrale. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Parma and arriving at Bologna Centrale. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 1m.
The distance between Parma and Bologna is 90 km. The road distance is 97.7 km.
The best way to get from Parma to Bologna without a car is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs €9 - €22.
The train from Parma to Bologna Centrale takes 1h 1m including transfers and departs hourly.
Parma to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Parma station.
Parma to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Parma station.
The best way to get from Parma to Bologna is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs €9 - €22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €8 - €13 and takes 1h 20m.
What companies run services between Parma, Italy and Bologna, Italy?
Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Parma to Bologna Centrale hourly. Tickets cost €9–18 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Parma to Bologna Centrale twice daily. Tickets cost €8–13 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Satam Bus also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Parma to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Parma to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Parma to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parma to Bologna is 98 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Parma to Bologna.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Parma and Bologna. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.