- Must visit
National Gallery of Parma
Parma’s premier art museum displays Correggio, Parmigianino, and other masters in the monumental Pilotta complex.
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 19 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bologna 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 to Parma will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 9 buses that leave Bologna for Parma on Wed, Aug 05, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 87 km distance in an average of 1 h 19 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 1 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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2126Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Parma among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $10, and a bus costs an average of $8.
Distance: 54 miles (87 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 0m Average total duration 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Parma:
A train is $5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Parma costing on average $15.
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 30m.
Tickets start at around $15 compared to roughly $29 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $14. The journey takes 1h 30m versus 1h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Itabus, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, TTI Leonettibus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 05:11AM | Duration 1h41 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 07:24PM | Duration 1h29 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Parma buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2126 | 1:25 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 2:45 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 0 transfersDirect | |
3804 | 5:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 7:05 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:55 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h29 | 7:24 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:10 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 7:30 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
062 | 4:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h25 | 5:35 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 0 transfersDirect | |
2422 | 4:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h40 | 6:10 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 0 transfersDirect | |
2214 | 4:35 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 5:55 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h15 | 6:25 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 2:20 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Bologna to Parma run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 54 miles (87 km) distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 54 miles (87 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 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.
Parma’s premier art museum displays Correggio, Parmigianino, and other masters in the monumental Pilotta complex.
One of Italy’s oldest theaters can be visited as a museum, admired for its grand wooden architecture and courtly history.
This unusual museum preserves Giambattista Bodoni’s tools, editions, and typographic legacy in the city of his greatest work.
Parma’s central square is the civic heart of the city, framed by historic buildings and ideal for orienting a walking tour.
This elegant square beside the cathedral and baptistery offers Parma’s most photogenic concentration of medieval monuments.
A large green space near the Pilotta, popular for walks, river views, and relaxed breaks beside major monuments.
Cured raw ham aged around Parma, prized for its sweet, delicate flavor and protected PDO status. A defining food of the city and wider province.
Hard aged cheese made near Parma from cow's milk. Its nutty, savory taste and long tradition make it one of Italy's most iconic foods.
Fresh stuffed pasta filled with ricotta and herbs or greens, often served with butter and Parmigiano. A classic first course in Parma homes and trattorias.
Three-Michelin-star dining by Chef Enrico Crippa in a refined setting at Casa Maria Luigia, focused on highly creative Italian tasting menus.
Popular casual spot for regional cooking and generous portions, especially pasta and cured meats, with a lively, old-style Parma trattoria feel.
Historic Parma restaurant known for classic local dishes, cured meats, and fresh pasta in an elegant but traditional atmosphere near the center.
Moderate for Italy: dining is reasonable, hotels vary by season, and local buses are fairly cheap for visitors.
Tipping is optional. A small tip or rounding up is appreciated in restaurants and cafes; taxis are usually rounded up.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna 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 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 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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