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How to get fromParma to Romeby train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, rideshare, train, or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Parma to Rome by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, rideshare, train, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Roma Terminitrain train 9927 / ...
    2h 56m
    €50–91

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Parma Bus Station to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzonibus bus 30 / ...
    6h 20m
    €20–60

  3. Night train

    1. Take the nighttrain from Parma to Roma Tiburtinanighttrain night train Ini
    6h 17m
    €35–65

  4. Drive  455.9 km

    1. Drive from Parma to Romecar car 455.9 km
    4h 13m
    €74–106

  5. Train via Parma (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Roma Terminitrain train Fr
    3h 30m
    €45–106

  6. Train #2 (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Parma to Roma Terminitrain train Fr
    3h 35m
    €60–110

  7. Bus via Reggio Emilia

    1. Take the bus from Reggio Emilia Train Station to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzonibus bus Itabus
    7h 13m
    €26–47

  8. Rideshare

    1. Take the rideshare from Parma to Romerideshare rideshare 453.9 km
    5h 40m
    €27

  9. Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane BLQ - FCO
    3h 50m
    €58–197

  10. Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Parma to Milano Rogoredotrain train
    2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane LIN - FCO
    4h 49m
    €73–266

  11. Train, train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain train
    2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train train
    3. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane FLR - FCO
    4h 37m
    €84–251

Parma to Rome by bus

Calendar50Weekly Buses
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket€20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 442.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Parma, Italy and Rome, Italy?

You can take a train from Parma to Roma Termini via Bologna Centrale in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Parma Bus Station to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni 3 times a day. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Three other operators also service this route.

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