There are 4 ways to get from Parma to Cento by train, bus, train (Trenitalia), 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, line 551 bus
best- Take the train from Parma to Modenatrain Ic
- Take the bus from Modena Stazione Fs to Cento Autostazionebus 551 / ...
2h 16m€9–18Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain Ic
2h 56m€13–28Drive 96.1 km
- Drive from Parma to Centocar 96.1 km
1h 19m€16–23Bus, line 97 bus
- Take the bus from Parma to Bologna Centralebus N410 / ...
- Take the bus from Indipendenza Nord to Cento Autostazionebus 97 / ...
2h 49m€12–19
Parma to Cento by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Parma to Cento is to train and line 551 bus which costs €8 - €19 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Parma to Cento is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs €15 - €23.
No, there is no direct bus from Parma to Cento. However, there are services departing from Parma and arriving at Cento Autostazione via Indipendenza Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Parma to Cento. However, there are services departing from Parma and arriving at S. Pietro In Casale via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Parma and Cento is 93 km. The road distance is 96.1 km.
The best way to get from Parma to Cento without a car is to train and line 551 bus which takes 2h 16m and costs €8 - €19.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Parma to Cento, including transfers.
Parma to Cento bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Parma station.
Parma to Cento train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Parma station.
The best way to get from Parma to Cento is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €12 - €28. Alternatively, you can bus and line 97 bus, which costs €11 - €19 and takes 2h 49m.
What companies run services between Parma, Italy and Cento, Italy?
Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Parma to Bologna Centrale every 4 hours. Tickets cost €9–18 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parma to Cento Autostazione via Bologna Centrale and Indipendenza Nord in around 2h 49m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Parma to Modena
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Parma to Modena
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Parma to Modena
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 051 290290
- Website
- tper.it
Bus from Modena Stazione Fs to Cento Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Schedules at
- tper.it
- 2nd Class
- €3–5
- 1st Class
- €4–6
Bus from Indipendenza Nord to Cento Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Schedules at
- tper.it
- 2nd Class
- €3–5
- 1st Class
- €4–6
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
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Booking & Getting There
Parma to Cento bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Parma to Cento train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parma to Cento is 96 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Parma to Cento.
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