The cheapest and fastest buses from Parma to Bologna
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
1 h 9 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Parma to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Parma to Bologna will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 15 buses that leave Parma for Bologna on Thu, Nov 06, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 87 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 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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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Parma to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 0m. 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 €8, and a bus costs an average of €5.
Distance: 54 miles (87 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€9 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest |
2h 6m Average total duration 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Parma to Bologna Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 05:32AM | Duration 2h02 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $225 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:04PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 1h41 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Live departures
Parma to Bologna bus times
The table below shows live departures for Parma to Bologna buses for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2203 | 8:40 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1h20 | 10:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
063 | 8:55 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1h25 | 10:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2421 | 10:05 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1h35 | 11:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, November 6 | |||||
2495 | 12:00 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1h45 | 1:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus TTPER B0289 · Regionale TTPER 17401 | 2:30 AM Parma station | 2h02 | 4:32 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:40 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1h20 | 11:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1h20 | 12:10 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Parma to Bologna
Distance 54 miles (87 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:52 |
Bus providers: Itabus, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Lirosi Linee from Parma to BolognaYou can travel by bus between Parma to Bologna with Itabus, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Lirosi Linee for as low as $6 (€5). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Parma to Bologna

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Parma, Terminal Bus, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre), located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- Marino Autolinee
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Piazza Maggiore, a central square surrounded by historic buildings and a hub for local events
- Two Towers, iconic medieval towers offering panoramic views of the city
- Basilica di San Petronio, a grand Gothic church known for its unfinished facade and impressive interior
- Archiginnasio of Bologna, a historic university building with a stunning anatomical theater and library
- Santo Stefano, a complex of religious buildings known as the Seven Churches with unique architectural features.
- Piazza Maggiore, the central square surrounded by historic buildings and lively cafes
- Two Towers, iconic medieval towers offering panoramic views of the city
- Basilica di San Petronio, a grand church with impressive architecture and art
- Archiginnasio of Bologna, a historic university building with a stunning anatomical theater
- Mercato di Mezzo, a bustling market offering local delicacies and fresh produce.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Marino Autolinee
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Marino Autolinee
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- Marino Autolinee
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- Marino Autolinee
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Parma to Bologna
- 05:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 54, 81, 91
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station)
- Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km)
- Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 21, 25, 30 Train: Bologna Centrale
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