There are 4 ways to get from Parma to Ovada 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 Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ovadatrain Re
4h 54m€33–70Train (Trenitalia)
cheapest- Take the train from Parma to Genova Brignoletrain 3261
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Ovadatrain Re
5h 40m€29–41Bus
- Take the bus from Parma Via Traversante to Genoa Via alle Sorgenti Sulfureebus
5h 14m€32–41Drive 183.5 km
- Drive from Parma to Ovadacar 183.5 km
1h 49m€33–48
Parma to Ovada by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Parma to Ovada is to train which costs €29 - €45 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Parma to Ovada is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Parma to Ovada. However, there are services departing from Parma Via Traversante and arriving at Acquasanta Fs/ via Pra' 8/De Mari and Buffa 1/Ventimiglia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Parma to Ovada. However, there are services departing from Parma and arriving at Ovada via Milano Centrale and Genova P.Za Principe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Parma and Ovada is 305 km. The road distance is 183.5 km.
The best way to get from Parma to Ovada without a car is to train via Milan which takes 4h 54m and costs €30 - €70.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Parma to Ovada, including transfers.
Parma to Ovada bus services, operated by Satam Bus, depart from Parma Via Traversante station.
Parma to Ovada train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Parma station.
The best way to get from Parma to Ovada is to train via Milan which takes 4h 54m and costs €30 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 14m.
What companies run services between Parma, Italy and Ovada, Italy?
You can take a train from Parma to Ovada via Milano Centrale and Genova P.Za Principe in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, Satam Bus operates a bus from Parma Via Traversante to Genoa Via alle Sorgenti Sulfuree once daily. Tickets cost €18–27 and the journey takes 2h 24m.
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Parma to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–29
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Parma to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ovada
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Parma to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Ovada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 0871 344976
- [email protected]
- Website
- satambus.it
Bus from Parma Via Traversante to Genoa Via alle Sorgenti Sulfuree
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Schedules at
- satambus.it
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
Italy Travel Guides
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Parma to Ovada bus services, operated by Satam Bus, arrive at Genoa Via alle Sorgenti Sulfuree station.
Parma to Ovada train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parma to Ovada is 184 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Parma to Ovada.
Book your Parma to Ovada train tickets online with Omio.
There are 479+ hotels available in Ovada.