- 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
$13
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 46 m
Buses per day
27
Distance
137 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Florence to Parma is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence to Parma will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 27 buses that leave Florence for Parma on Fri, Jun 19, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 137 km distance in an average of 2 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 2 h 55 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.
2126
2494
2422
Regionale 18490 · Autobus TTPER B0402 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916
Regionale 18508 · Treno 17820 effettuato con bus FI680 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3912
FlixBus
FlixBus
3804
2126
FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Parma among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 9m. 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 bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 85 miles (137 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price |
3h 19m Average total duration 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
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 Florence to Parma:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Parma costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 49m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:05AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 07:09AM | Arrival Time 12:14PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Italo | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 01:37PM | Duration 6h12 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Italo | Departure Time 07:39AM | Arrival Time 12:14PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 08:21AM | Arrival Time 12:14PM | Duration 3h53 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Italo | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 01:37PM | Duration 5h12 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Italo | Departure Time 08:39AM | Arrival Time 01:37PM | Duration 4h58 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Italo | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 01:37PM | Duration 4h32 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 09:09AM | Arrival Time 01:31PM | Duration 4h22 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Italo | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 01:37PM | Duration 4h12 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Italo | Departure Time 09:39AM | Arrival Time 01:37PM | Duration 3h58 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Italo | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 01:37PM | Duration 3h32 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 11:38AM | Arrival Time 03:31PM | Duration 3h53 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 07:24PM | Duration 3h14 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Parma buses for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2494 | 2:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h06 | 5:11 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 0 transfersDirect | |
054 · 062 | 2:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h20 | 5:35 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h45 | 6:25 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1 transfer | |
2422 | 3:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h05 | 6:10 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18502 · Regionale 17808+ BUS L580A | 7:09 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h05 | 12:14 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 7:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h15 | 10:30 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 0 transfersDirect | |
9904+ BUS LP604 | 7:25 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 6h12 | 1:37 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
9904+ BUS L580A | 7:25 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h49 | 12:14 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
8900+ BUS L580A | 7:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h35 | 12:14 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
8900+ BUS LP604 | 7:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h58 | 1:37 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
BUS L580A+ Intercity 580 | 8:21 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h53 | 12:14 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
9908+ BUS LP604 | 8:25 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h12 | 1:37 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
9908+ BUS L580A | 8:25 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h49 | 12:14 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
8924+ BUS L580A | 8:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h35 | 12:14 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
8924+ BUS LP604 | 8:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h58 | 1:37 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
8954+ BUS LP604 | 9:05 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h32 | 1:37 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18508 · Treno 17820 effettuato con bus FI680 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3912 | 9:09 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h22 | 1:31 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
9912+ BUS LP604 | 9:25 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h12 | 1:37 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
8904+ BUS LP604 | 9:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h58 | 1:37 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
8956+ BUS LP604 | 10:05 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h32 | 1:37 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:25 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 2h55 | 2:20 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18490 · Autobus TTPER B0402 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916 | 11:38 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h53 | 3:31 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
2126 | 11:55 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 2h50 | 2:45 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 2h40 | 5:00 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:10 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h14 | 7:24 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 0 transfersDirect | |
3804 | 4:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 2h45 | 7:05 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:10 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 2h40 | 8:50 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Florence to Parma run on average 19 times per day, taking around 2h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:40, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 85 miles (137 km) distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 85 miles (137 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 12:40 AM |
Last bus 11:50 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 Florence 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 Florence to Parma buses use the Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze) to Parma, Terminal Bus station pair, with some services arriving at Parma, Largo Maestà del Taglio (Parcheggio Nord). Use this guide to compare Florence and Parma bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze) is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze).
Available at Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze): Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze): Elevators, ramps.
Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo.
Available at Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo: Elevators, ramps.
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