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There are 12 ways to get from Rome to Parma by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, train, or plane

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  1. Train via Bologna

    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
    €53–156

  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 night train 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 (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Parmatrain train Fr
    3h 29m
    €65–130

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Reggio Emiliatrain train 9954 / ...
    3h 30m
    €55–157

  7. 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 40m
    €47–128

  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 56m
    €53–206

  9. 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 18m
    €68–206

  10. 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 56m
    €84–284

  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
    €75–249

  12. Fly to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)plane plane FCO - GOA
    2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Piacenzatrain train
    3. Take the train from Piacenza to Parmatrain train
    6h 20m
    €65–205

Rome to Parma by bus

Calendar38Weekly Buses
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€20Cheapest 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 €29–55 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.

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