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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Bologna centraletrain train 9968 / ...
    2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain train Fr
    3h 15m
    €55–155

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Parma Bus Stationbus bus Itabus
    6h 5m
    €20–65

  3. Night train

    1. Take the nighttrain from Roma Tiburtina to Parmanighttrain night train Ini
    5h 31m
    €40–80

  4. Drive  456.3 km

    1. Drive from Rome to Parmacar car 456.3 km
    4h 15m
    €72–104

  5. Train via Rome Termini (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Bologna Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain train Fr
    3h 20m
    €47–128

  6. Train #2 (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Parmatrain train Fr
    3h 29m
    €60–130

  7. Train #3

    1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Reggio Emiliatrain train 9954 / ...
    3h 30m
    €57–156

  8. Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane plane FCO - BLQ
    2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain train
    3h 57m
    €58–256

  9. Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane plane FCO - FLR
    2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain train
    4h 46m
    €85–305

  10. Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane FCO - LIN
    2. Take the train from Milano Rogoredo to Parmatrain train
    5h 20m
    €69–226

  11. Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane plane FCO - VCE
    2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain train
    5h 47m
    €80–260

Rome to Parma by train

Calendar285Weekly Trains
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 438.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 15m

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

You can take a train from Roma Termini to Parma via Bologna Centrale in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Parma Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €29–65 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.

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