There are 6 ways to get from Parma to Florence by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, rideshare, 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 Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
1h 45m€19–55Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Parma to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus 518 / ...
2h 40m€8–30Night train
- Take the night train from Parma to Firenze Campo Martenighttrain Ini
2h 20m€18–35Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Parma to Florence182.9 km
2h 20m€9–11Train via Bologna
- Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
1h 45m€19–53Drive 179.4 km
- Drive from Parma to Florencecar 179.4 km
1h 52m€29–41
Parma to Florence by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Parma to Florence is to rideshare which costs €9 - €11 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Parma to Florence is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs €19 - €55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Parma and arriving at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Parma and arriving at Firenze S.M.N.. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.
The distance between Parma and Florence is 181 km. The road distance is 179.4 km.
The best way to get from Parma to Florence without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs €19 - €55.
The train from Parma to Firenze S.M.N. takes 1h 45m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Parma to Florence bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Parma station.
Parma to Florence train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Parma station.
The best way to get from Parma to Florence is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs €19 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €8 - €30 and takes 2h 40m.
What companies run services between Parma, Italy and Florence, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Parma to Firenze S.M.N. twice daily. Tickets cost €27–55 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Trenitalia Intercity also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Parma to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €16–27 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Parma to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Parma to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- 06 3000
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Night train from Parma to Firenze Campo Marte
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 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
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Parma to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Parma to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–30
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +39 0965644747
- [email protected]
- Website
- autolineefederico.it
Bus from Parma to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Schedules at
- autolineefederico.it
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Parma to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–11
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
Want to know more about travelling around Italy
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
5 incredible day trips from Florence by train
Read the travel guide
Italy Travel Guides
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Parma to Florence bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.
Parma to Florence train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parma to Florence is 179 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Parma to Florence.
Book your Parma to Florence train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Parma to Florence bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 8494+ hotels available in Florence.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Parma and Florence. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.