There are 11 ways to get from Parma to Rome by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, train, rideshare, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Bologna centrale to Roma Terminitrain 9941 / ...
3h 20m€55–111Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Parma Bus Station to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzonibus 30 / ...
6h 20m€20–65Night train
- Take the nighttrain from Parma to Roma Tiburtinanighttrain Ini
6h 1m€40–80Drive 453 km
- Drive from Parma to Romecar 453 km
4h 18m€71–103Train via Parma (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fr
3h 30m€45–136Train #2 (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Parma to Roma Terminitrain Fr
3h 35m€60–130Train #3
- Take the train from Reggio Emilia to Roma Terminitrain 9927
4h 15m€53–118Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Parma to Rome453.9 km
5h 40m€27Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly
- Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane BLQ - FCO
3h 50m€58–213Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly
- Take the train from Parma to Milano Centraletrain
- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane LIN - FCO
4h 14m€69–227Train, train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly
- Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
- Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane FLR - FCO
4h 37m€85–262
Parma to Rome by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Parma to Rome is to rideshare which costs €27 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Parma to Rome is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs €55 - €120.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Parma Bus Station station and arriving at Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 20m.
Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Parma and arriving at Roma Tiburtina. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Parma and Rome is 439 km. The road distance is 453 km.
The best way to get from Parma to Rome without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs €55 - €120.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Parma to Rome, including transfers.
Parma to Rome bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Parma Bus Station.
Parma to Rome train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Parma station.
The best way to get from Parma to Rome is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs €55 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €65 and takes 6h 20m.
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 3h 20m. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Parma Bus Station to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni 3 times a day. Tickets cost €30–65 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–170
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–180
Flights from Florence Peretola Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–180
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Parma to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Parma Bus Station to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Parma to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Parma to Rome bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni station.
Parma to Rome train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parma to Rome is 453 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Parma to Rome.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Parma and Rome. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.