There are 5 ways to get from Parma to Bologna by train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, shuttle, 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 (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain Ic
1h 1m€9–26Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Parma to Bologna94.5 km
1h 21m€4–9Bus
- Take the bus from Parma Bus Station to Bologna Autostazionebus Itabus / ...
1h 20m€6–16Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Parma to Bologna Centrale
1h 30m€130–330Drive 94.8 km
- Drive from Parma to Bolognacar 94.8 km
1h 6m€15–22
Parma to Bologna by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
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 - €26.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Parma Bus Station station and arriving at Bologna Autostazione. Services depart every four hours, 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 94.8 km.
The best way to get from Parma to Bologna without a car is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs €9 - €26.
The train from Parma to Bologna Centrale takes 1h 1m including transfers and departs hourly.
Parma to Bologna bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Parma Bus 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 - €26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €6 - €16 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 €9–20 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Parma Bus Station to Bologna Autostazione 3 times a day. Tickets cost €6–12 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Parma Bus Station to Bologna Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Parma Bus Station to Bologna Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Parma Bus Station to Bologna Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +39 0871 344976
- [email protected]
- Website
- satambus.it
Bus from Parma Bus Station to Bologna Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Schedules at
- satambus.it
- Phone
- +386 1 320 4530
- [email protected]
- Website
- goopti.com
Shuttle from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €130–330
- Website
- https://www.goopti.com/en/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Parma to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Parma to Bologna bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Bologna Autostazione station.
Parma to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parma to Bologna is 95 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m 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.