There are 5 ways to get from Parma to Villefranche-sur-Mer by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Parma Via Traversante to Piazza Colombo - Sanremobus
5h 56m€37–53Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Parma to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ventimigliatrain Ic
6h 44m€50–94Drive 352.3 km
- Drive from Parma to Villefranche-sur-Mercar 352.3 km
4h 40m€57–83Train, fly
- Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BLQ - NCE
7h 26m€98–256Train via Genoa (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Parma to Genova Brignoletrain 3261
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Ventimigliatrain 3376 / ...
7h 59m€46–72
Parma to Villefranche-sur-Mer by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Parma to Villefranche-sur-Mer is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Parma to Villefranche-sur-Mer is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Parma to Villefranche-sur-Mer. However, there are services departing from Parma Via Traversante and arriving at Ventimiglia via San Remo - Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Parma to Villefranche-sur-Mer. However, there are services departing from Parma and arriving at Villefranche-sur-Mer via Milano Centrale and Ventimiglia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between Parma and Villefranche-sur-Mer is 422 km. The road distance is 352.3 km.
The best way to get from Parma to Villefranche-sur-Mer without a car is to bus which takes 5h 56m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Parma to Villefranche-sur-Mer, including transfers.
Parma to Villefranche-sur-Mer bus services, operated by Satam Bus, depart from Parma Via Traversante station.
Parma to Villefranche-sur-Mer train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Parma station.
The best way to get from Parma to Villefranche-sur-Mer is to bus which takes 5h 56m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 6h 44m.
What companies run services between Parma, Italy and Villefranche-sur-Mer, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France?
Satam Bus operates a bus from Parma Via Traversante to Piazza Colombo - Sanremo once daily. Tickets cost €27–40 and the journey takes 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Parma to Villefranche-sur-Mer via Milano Centrale and Ventimiglia in around 6h 44m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–320
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Sunday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €95–340
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €75–300
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–180
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Parma to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- 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 Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Milano Centrale to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- 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 Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 0871 344976
- [email protected]
- Website
- satambus.it
Bus from Parma Via Traversante to Piazza Colombo - Sanremo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Schedules at
- satambus.it
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Booking & Getting There
Parma to Villefranche-sur-Mer bus services, operated by Satam Bus, arrive at Piazza Colombo - Sanremo station.
Parma to Villefranche-sur-Mer train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parma to Villefranche-sur-Mer is 352 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Parma to Villefranche-sur-Mer.
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