What is the cheapest way to get from Parma to Bologna?

The cheapest way to get from Parma to Bologna is to bus which costs €23 - €65 and takes 5h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Parma to Bologna?

The fastest way to get from Parma to Bologna is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €40 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Parma and Bologna?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Parma and arriving at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Parma and Bologna?

No, there is no direct train from Parma to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Parma and arriving at Roma Tiburtina via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Parma to Bologna?

The distance between Parma and Bologna is 439 km. The road distance is 451.9 km.

How do I travel from Parma to Bologna without a car?

The best way to get from Parma to Bologna without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €40 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Parma to Bologna?

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Parma to Bologna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Parma to Bologna bus from?

Parma to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Parma station.

Where do I catch the Parma to Bologna train from?

Parma to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Parma station.

Train or bus from Parma to Bologna?

The best way to get from Parma to Bologna is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €40 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €65 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Parma to Bologna bus arrive?

Parma to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where does the Parma to Bologna train arrive?

Parma to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Can I drive from Parma to Bologna?

Yes, the driving distance between Parma to Bologna is 452 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Parma to Bologna.

How do I get a train ticket from Parma to Bologna?

Book your Parma to Bologna train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Parma to Bologna?

Book your Parma to Bologna bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bologna?

There are 21721+ hotels available in Bologna.

Parma to Bologna - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Parma to Bologna by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Roma Tiburtinatrain Fr
3h 41m
€45–126
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parma to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus N522 / ...
5h 16m
€23–65
Drive 451.9 km
1. Drive from Parma to Bolognacar 451.9 km
4h 14m
€70–102
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane BLQ - FCO
3h 58m
€56–165
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Parma to Milano Rogoredotrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane LIN - FCO
5h 6m
€71–249
Train, train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
3. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane FLR - FCO
4h 44m
€87–254
Train, train to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Parma to Piacenzatrain
2. Take the train from Piacenza to Genova P.Za Principetrain
3. Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane GOA - FCO
6h 19m
€71–255

Parma to Bologna by train and foot

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3h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 439.3 km
Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Parma, Italy and Bologna, Lazio, Italy?

You can take a train from Parma to Bologna via Bologna Centrale and Roma Tiburtina in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Parma to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 3 times a day. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 5h 5m. TTI Leonettibus SRL also services this route once a week.

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