- Must visit
National Gallery of Parma
Major art museum inside Palazzo della Pilotta with important works by Correggio, Parmigianino, Canaletto, and Leonardo da Vinci.
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
2 h 39 m
Average duration
2 h 39 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
82 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bologna Airport to Parma is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna Airport to Parma will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
It's difficult to get from Bologna Airport to Parma without transferring at least once.
BUS L580A+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX050
BUS L580A+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX050Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna Airport to Parma among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $25, and a bus costs an average of $8.
Distance: 50 miles (82 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$50 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 48m Average total duration 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna Airport to Parma:
A train is $24 (€20) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna Airport to Parma costing on average $50 (€41).
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 18m.
You'll arrive about -1h -13m sooner (1h 18m by bus vs 1h 5m by car) and save roughly $-21.74 (€-17.79) compared to fuel and tolls ($50 (€41) vs $29 (€23)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar, Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, GoOpti.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $184 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $184 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 03:11AM | Duration 1h41 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $212 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 04:11AM | Duration 1h41 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $207 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $252 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 12:14PM | Duration 2h39 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $194 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $236 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $252 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 07:24PM | Duration 1h29 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $215 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $175 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $253 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
The table below shows live departures for Bologna Airport to Parma buses for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:00 PM Bologna Airport | 1h15 | 1:15 PM Parma | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Bologna Airport | 1h30 | 5:30 PM Parma | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 PM Bologna Airport | 1h05 | 10:05 PM Parma | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
BUS L580A+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX050 | 9:35 AM Bologna Airport | 2h39 | 12:14 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Buses from Bologna Airport to Parma run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 21:00. The fastest bus covers the 50 miles (82 km) distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 50 miles (82 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€6) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 9:00 PM |
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Discover the best of Parma — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Parma trip today.
Major art museum inside Palazzo della Pilotta with important works by Correggio, Parmigianino, Canaletto, and Leonardo da Vinci.
Museum linked to Parma Cathedral and Baptistery, displaying sacred art, manuscripts, and liturgical objects from the city’s religious history.
Contemporary cultural museum and exhibition space with art, photography, and design shows in a renovated complex near the center.
Parma’s most atmospheric square, framed by the cathedral, baptistery, and bishop’s palace, and a top photo spot.
Elegant historic park with tree-lined paths, canals, and palace views, popular for walks, photos, and a break from sightseeing.
Main civic square in the heart of Parma, lively and central for orientation, events, and historic city views.
Dry-cured ham aged in the Parma hills, prized for its sweet, delicate flavor and protected PDO status.
The area’s iconic aged cow’s milk cheese, made nearby and central to Parma’s food identity.
Small stuffed pasta served in rich meat broth, a classic festive dish deeply rooted in Parmense tradition.
Historic fine-dining destination in the Parma area, celebrated for culatello, traditional cuisine, and elegant riverside ambiance.
Well-known traditional trattoria in Parma, popular for tortelli, cured meats, and classic Emilian comfort dishes.
Established local restaurant with an old-school atmosphere, especially known for anolini in brodo and Parmense classics.
Moderate by Italian standards. Casual dining is reasonable, but central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is modest: round up, or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes and 5-10% for very good restaurant service.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna Airport to Parma by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Parma, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bologna Airport to Parma buses use the Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) to Parma, Terminal Bus station pair, with some services arriving at Parma, Stazione Ferroviaria. Use this guide to compare Bologna Airport and Parma bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station), Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km), Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
Available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre): Elevators, ramps.
Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna is 5 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the arrivals area.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna.
Available at Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna: Elevators, ramps.
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