There are 5 ways to get from Parma to Lugano 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 Luganotrain Ec
2h 42mCHF 33–98Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Parma to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Cianibus 36
3h 43mCHF 11–23Drive 202.9 km
- Drive from Parma to Luganocar 202.9 km
2h 14mCHF 33–48Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Parma to Luganotrain Ec
3h 18mCHF 40–90Bus via Como
- Take the bus from Parma to Comobus 518
3h 49mCHF 17–78
Parma to Lugano by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Parma to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 11 - SFr 23 and takes 3h 43m.
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 42m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 100.
It takes approximately 2h 42m 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 42m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 11 - SFr 23 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 42m. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Parma to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani once daily. Tickets cost CHF 11–23 and the journey takes 3h 43m. Gruppo Di Maio also services this route twice a week.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Parma to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–35
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Parma to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–26
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–65
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 40–65
- 2nd Class
- CHF 21–29
Train from Parma to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–90
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 60–90
- 2nd Class
- CHF 40–60
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Parma to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–23
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
- Phone
- +39 0827 34 117
- [email protected]
- Website
- gruppodimaio.it
Bus from Parma to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–22
- Schedules at
- gruppodimaio.it
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 Como
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
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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