There are 5 ways to get from Parma to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
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 Luganotrain Ec
2h 41mCHF 33–92Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Parma to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Cianibus 36
3h 43mCHF 9–22Drive 202.9 km
- Drive from Parma to Luganocar 202.9 km
2h 14mCHF 34–50Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Parma to Luganotrain Ec
3h 18mCHF 40–90Bus, train
- Take the bus from Parma, Terminal Bus to Monza Via P. Borsellino e G. Falconebus
- Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain Re80 / ...
4h 2mCHF 12–16
Parma to Lugano by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Parma to Lugano is to bus and train which costs SFr 11 - SFr 17 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Parma to Lugano is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Parma and arriving at Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 43m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Parma and arriving at Lugano. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Parma and Lugano is 195 km. The road distance is 202.9 km.
The best way to get from Parma to Lugano without a car is to train via Milan which takes 2h 41m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 95.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Parma to Lugano, including transfers.
Parma to Lugano bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Parma station.
Parma to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Parma station.
The best way to get from Parma to Lugano is to train via Milan which takes 2h 41m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 9 - SFr 22 and takes 3h 43m.
What companies run services between Parma, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Parma to Lugano via Milano Centrale in around 2h 41m. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Parma to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani once daily. Tickets cost CHF 9–17 and the journey takes 3h 43m. Gruppo Di Maio also services this route twice a week.
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Parma to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Parma to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–17
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
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Booking & Getting There
Parma to Lugano bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani station.
Parma to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parma to Lugano is 203 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Parma to Lugano.
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