What is the cheapest way to get from Sicily to Parma?

The cheapest way to get from Sicily to Parma is to fly and train which costs €30 - €260 and takes 4h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sicily to Parma?

The fastest way to get from Sicily to Parma is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs €75 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Sicily and Parma?

No, there is no direct bus from Sicily to Parma. However, there are services departing from Piazza Boiardo and arriving at Parma via Palermo and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Sicily and Parma?

No, there is no direct train from Sicily to Parma. However, there are services departing from Palermo Notarbartolo and arriving at Parma via Palermo Centrale, Roma Termini and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 19m.

How far is it from Sicily to Parma?

The distance between Sicily and Parma is 812 km.

How do I travel from Sicily to Parma without a car?

The best way to get from Sicily to Parma without a car is to train via Bologna which takes 16h 19m and costs €150 - €360.

How long does it take to get from Sicily to Parma?

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Sicily to Parma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sicily to Parma bus from?

Sicily to Parma bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Palermo station.

Where do I catch the Sicily to Parma train from?

Sicily to Parma train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Sicily to Parma?

The best way to get from Sicily to Parma is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs €75 - €370. Alternatively, you can train via Bologna, which costs €150 - €360 and takes 16h 19m, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €190 and takes 22h 35m.

Where does the Sicily to Parma bus arrive?

Sicily to Parma bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Where does the Sicily to Parma train arrive?

Sicily to Parma train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Roma Termini station.

How do I get a train ticket from Sicily to Parma?

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Where can I stay near Parma?

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Sicily to Parma - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, car, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Sicily to Parma by plane, train (Trenitalia), car ferry, car, bus, train, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Palermo Airport to Parma Giuseppe Verdi Airport
best
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Parma Giuseppe Verdi Airport (PMF)plane PMO - PMF
3h 34m
€75–366
Fly Palermo Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane PMO - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain
4h 52m
€28–246
Train via Bologna
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Bologna centraletrain
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain Fr
16h 19m
€150–356
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Port of Palermo to Livornocarferry
2. Drive from Livorno to Parmacar
21h 39m
€105–176
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Bologna Centralebus N597
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Parmabus N410 / ...
22h 35m
€108–183
Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane CTA - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain
4h 30m
€31–254
Fly Palermo Airport to Milan Linate Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane PMO - LIN
2. Take a shuttle bus from Milano Linate airport to Parmashuttle
5h 29m
€199–596
Fly Trapani Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Trapani Airport (TPS) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane TPS - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain
4h 38m
€72–313
Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Verona Villafranca Airport, train
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane CTA - VRN
2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bologna centraletrain
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain
6h 7m
€52–326
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Parmatrain Fr
17h 5m
€156–331
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Palermo Piazza Cairoli to Modenabus
2. Take the train from Modena to Parmatrain Ic
23h 38m
€207–349

Sicily to Parma by bus

7Weekly Buses

22h 35mAverage Duration

€108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 812.5 km
Duration: 3h 34m

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

Ryanair flies from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Parma Giuseppe Verdi Airport (PMF) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palermo Notarbartolo to Parma via Palermo Centrale, Roma Termini, and Bologna Centrale in around 16h 19m.

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