There are 5 ways to get from Parma to Lago di Como by train (Trenitalia), 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 via Milan (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Parma to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Como S.Giovannitrain Ec
2h 4m€18–88Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Parma to Comobus 518
3h€15–23Drive 171.7 km
- Drive from Parma to Comocar 171.7 km
1h 57m€28–40Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Parma to Como S.Giovannitrain Ec
2h 22m€40–90Bus via Grandate-Breccia
- Take the bus from Parma to Como Grandatebus
3h 6m€16–22
Parma to Lago di Como by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Parma to Lago di Como is to bus which costs €15 - €23 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Parma to Lago di Como is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs €27 - €40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Parma and arriving at Como. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Parma and arriving at Como S.Giovanni. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Parma and Lago di Como is 165 km. The road distance is 171.7 km.
The best way to get from Parma to Lago di Como without a car is to train via Milan which takes 2h 4m and costs €18 - €90.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Parma to Lago di Como, including transfers.
Parma to Lago di Como bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Parma station.
Parma to Lago di Como train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Parma station.
The best way to get from Parma to Lago di Como is to train via Milan which takes 2h 4m and costs €18 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €23 and takes 3h.
What companies run services between Parma, Italy and Lago di Como, Italy?
You can take a train from Parma to Como S.Giovanni via Milano Centrale in around 2h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Parma to Como twice daily. Tickets cost €15–23 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Parma to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Parma to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Milano Centrale to Como S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–60
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €40–60
- 2nd Class
- €17–24
Train from Parma to Como S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €60–90
- 2nd Class
- €40–55
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Milano Centrale to Como S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Trenitalia
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Parma to Como
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 0827 34 117
- [email protected]
- Website
- gruppodimaio.it
Bus from Parma to Como Grandate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Schedules at
- gruppodimaio.it
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Booking & Getting There
Parma to Lago di Como bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Como station.
Parma to Lago di Como train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parma to Lago di Como is 172 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Parma to Lago di Como.
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