- Must visit
National Gallery of Parma
Parma’s premier art museum displays Correggio, Parmigianino, and other masters in the monumental Pilotta complex.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Catanzaro to Parma is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Catanzaro to Parma will cost around $59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $58.
On Mon, Nov 02, we found 2 buses from Catanzaro to Parma, including 1 direct services.
On Mon, Nov 02 the direct buses cover the 835 km distance in an average of 13 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 50 m .
On Mon, Nov 02 the slowest buses will take 13 h 40 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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Buses from Catanzaro to Parma run on average 8 times per day, taking around 14h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $57 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:03. The fastest bus covers the 518 miles (835 km) distance in 12h 50m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 18h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 18h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Autolinee Federico | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
The table below shows live departures for Catanzaro to Parma buses for today, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:30 PM Catanzaro | 12h50 | 8:20 AM Parma | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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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