There are 6 ways to get from Parma to Bologna Centrale Station 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€9–26Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Parma to Bologna94.5 km
1h 40m€4–9Bus
- Take the bus from Parma Via Traversante to Bologna - Piazza Xx Settembrebus
1h 24m€9–13Drive 95.5 km
- Drive from Parma to Bologna Centrale Stationcar 95.5 km
1h 7m€15–22Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Parma to Bologna Centrale
1h 41m€130–330Bus via Parma Bus Station
- Take the bus from Parma Bus Station to Bologna Autostazionebus Itabus / ...
1h 31m€6–16
Parma to Bologna Centrale Station by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Parma to Bologna Centrale Station is to rideshare which costs €4 - €9 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Parma to Bologna Centrale Station is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs €9 - €26.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Parma Via Traversante and arriving at Bologna - Piazza Xx Settembre. Services depart once daily, and operate Tuesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 24m.
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 Centrale Station is 90 km. The road distance is 95.5 km.
The best way to get from Parma to Bologna Centrale Station 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 Centrale Station bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Parma Bus Station.
Parma to Bologna Centrale Station train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Parma station.
The best way to get from Parma to Bologna Centrale Station is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs €9 - €26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €13 and takes 1h 24m.
What companies run services between Parma, Italy and Bologna Centrale Station, 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, Satam Bus operates a bus from Parma Via Traversante to Bologna - Piazza Xx Settembre once daily. Tickets cost €9–13 and the journey takes 1h 24m.
- 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
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 0871 344976
- [email protected]
- Website
- satambus.it
Bus from Parma Via Traversante to Bologna - Piazza Xx Settembre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Schedules at
- satambus.it
- Phone
- +386 1 320 4530
- [email protected]
- Website
- GoOpti
Shuttle from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €130–330
- Website
- GoOpti
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Parma Bus Station to Bologna Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Parma Bus Station to Bologna Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Parma Bus Station to Bologna Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Parma to Bologna Centrale Station bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Bologna Autostazione station.
Parma to Bologna Centrale Station train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parma to Bologna Centrale Station is 96 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Parma to Bologna Centrale Station.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Parma and Bologna Centrale Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.