There are 5 ways to get from Varese to Parma by train (Trenitalia), bus, 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
best- Take the train from Varese Nord to Milano Bovisa Politecnicotrain R22 / ...
- Take the train from Milano Rogoredo to Parmatrain Ic
3h 21m€18–34Bus via Saronno
cheapest- Take the bus from Saronno to Parmabus 518
4h 23m€17–25Drive 182.7 km
- Drive from Varese to Parmacar 182.7 km
1h 57m€34–48Train via Milan
- Take the train from Varese to Milano Porta Garibalditrain S5 / ...
- Take the train from Milano Rogoredo to Parmatrain Ic
3h 32m€19–58Bus
- Take the bus from Varese - Stazione FNM to Grandate - Stazionebus C177
- Take the bus from Como Grandate to Parmabus
4h 27m€17–23
Varese to Parma by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varese to Parma is to bus via Saronno which costs €17 - €25 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Varese to Parma is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Varese to Parma. However, there are services departing from Saronno and arriving at Parma via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Varese to Parma. However, there are services departing from Varese Nord and arriving at Parma via Milano Bovisa Politecnico and Milano Rogoredo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Varese and Parma is 179 km. The road distance is 182.7 km.
The best way to get from Varese to Parma without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs €18 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Varese to Parma, including transfers.
Varese to Parma bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Saronno station.
Varese to Parma train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Varese Nord station.
The best way to get from Varese to Parma is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs €18 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus via Saronno, which costs €17 - €25 and takes 4h 23m.
What companies run services between Varese, Italy and Parma, Italy?
You can take a train from Varese Nord to Parma via Milano Bovisa Politecnico and Milano Rogoredo in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Saronno to Parma twice daily. Tickets cost €14–21 and the journey takes 2h 43m.
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Varese Nord to Milano Bovisa Politecnico
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Varese to Milano Porta Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Milano Rogoredo to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Milano Rogoredo to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Rogoredo to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Rogoredo to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Varese to Milano Porta Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Saronno to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 02/961921
- [email protected]
- Website
- fnmautoservizi.it
Bus from Varese - Stazione FNM to Grandate - Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Schedules at
- fnmautoservizi.it
- Phone
- +39 0827 34 117
- [email protected]
- Website
- gruppodimaio.it
Bus from Como Grandate to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Schedules at
- gruppodimaio.it
Want to know more about travelling around Italy
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Italy Travel Guides
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Varese to Parma bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Parma station.
Varese to Parma train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Milano Bovisa Politecnico station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varese to Parma is 183 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Varese to Parma.
Book your Varese to Parma train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Varese to Parma bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 811+ hotels available in Parma.