There are 10 ways to get from Parma to Ghent by train, plane, train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, 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 to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
best- Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BLQ - BRU
- Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
6h 6m€87–280Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
cheapest- Take the train from Parma to Milano Rogoredotrain
- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LIN - BRU
- Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
6h 40m€62–309Train
- Take the train from Parma to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
11h 42m€212–343Bus, train
- Take the bus from Parma to Bruxelles - Rue du Progrèsbus
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
17h 49m€151–222Drive 1,050.3 km
- Drive from Parma to Ghentcar 1,050.3 km
11h 1m€170–246Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
- Take the train from Parma to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MXP - BRU
- Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
6h 44m€94–274Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus
- Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane BLQ - CRL
- Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Gent Sint Pieters Stationbus
7h 28m€71–290Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus
- Take the train from Parma to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
- Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane BGY - CRL
- Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Gent Sint Pieters Stationbus
7h 58m€64–291Train via Strasbourg
- Take the train from Parma to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
- Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
14h 11m€263–432Bus
- Take the bus from Parma to Milano - Autostazione Terminal Bus Di Lampugnanobus 36 / ...
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Gentbus
20h 49m
Parma to Ghent by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Parma to Ghent is to train and bus and fly which costs €60 - €300 and takes 7h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Parma to Ghent is to train and fly which takes 6h 6m and costs €85 - €280.
No, there is no direct bus from Parma to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Parma and arriving at Gent via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Parma to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Parma and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.
The distance between Parma and Ghent is 1035 km. The road distance is 1050.3 km.
The best way to get from Parma to Ghent without a car is to train which takes 11h 42m and costs €210 - €350.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Parma to Ghent, including transfers.
Parma to Ghent bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Parma station.
Parma to Ghent train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Parma station.
The best way to get from Parma to Ghent is to train which takes 11h 42m and costs €210 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 20h 49m.
What companies run services between Parma, Italy and Ghent, Belgium?
You can take a train from Parma to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 11h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parma to Gent via Milano - Autostazione Terminal Bus Di Lampugnano and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 20h 49m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–240
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–240
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport via Prague
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €45–240
Flights from Il Caravaggio International Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–200
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Parma to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Parma to Milano Rogoredo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–23
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Parma to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Parma to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Parma to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Parma to Bruxelles - Rue du Progrès
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €140–200
- Website
- Onebus
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Booking & Getting There
Parma to Ghent bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Milano - Autostazione Terminal Bus Di Lampugnano station.
Parma to Ghent train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parma to Ghent is 1050 km. It takes approximately 11h 1m to drive from Parma to Ghent.
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