There are 5 ways to get from Prato to Parma by train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, 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 (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Prato Centrale to Parmatrain Ic
1h 46m€18–40Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Prato to Parmabus 518
2h 20m€13–23Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Prato to Parma177.2 km
2h 29m€13Train via Bologna (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Prato Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain Re
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain Fr
2h 41m€18–88Drive 177.6 km
- Drive from Prato to Parmacar 177.6 km
1h 46m€28–41
Prato to Parma by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Prato to Parma is to rideshare which costs €13 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Prato to Parma is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs €18 - €40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Prato and arriving at Parma. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Prato Centrale and arriving at Parma. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 46m.
The distance between Prato and Parma is 171 km. The road distance is 177.6 km.
The best way to get from Prato to Parma without a car is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs €18 - €40.
The train from Prato Centrale to Parma takes 1h 46m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Prato to Parma bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Prato station.
Prato to Parma train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Prato Centrale station.
The best way to get from Prato to Parma is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs €18 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €23 and takes 2h 20m.
What companies run services between Prato, Italy and Parma, Italy?
Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Prato Centrale to Parma 3 times a day. Tickets cost €18–40 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Prato to Parma once daily. Tickets cost €13–23 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Prato Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Prato Centrale to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Prato Centrale to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–70
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €45–70
- 2nd Class
- €26–35
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Prato to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Prato to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Prato to Parma bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Parma station.
Prato to Parma train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Parma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prato to Parma is 178 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Prato to Parma.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Prato and Parma. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.