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Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
Major fine arts museum with outstanding Emilian paintings from the Middle Ages to the Baroque, including works by Giotto, Raffaello, and Guido Reni.
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 21 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
82 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Parma station to Bologna Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Parma station to Bologna Airport will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 8 buses that leave Parma station for Bologna Airport on Sat, May 23, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 23 the direct buses cover the 82 km distance in an average of 1 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Sat, May 23 the slowest buses will take 1 h 25 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.
FlixBus
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2421
2213
063
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3803
2213
FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Parma station to Bologna Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 50 miles (82 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 5m Average total duration 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m 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 Parma station to Bologna Airport:
A bus is $12 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma station to Bologna Airport costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Bologna Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 35m.
Tickets start at around $15 (€12) compared to roughly $28 (€23) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $13 (€10). The journey takes 1h 35m versus 55m 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 BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus.
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 Itabus | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
The table below shows live departures for Parma station to Bologna Airport buses for today, Friday, May 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 9:50 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1h25 | 11:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
063 | 9:55 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1h25 | 11:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2421 | 11:05 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1h35 | 12:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, May 23 | |||||
FlixBus | 10:40 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1h25 | 12:05 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:40 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1h20 | 1:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3803 | 3:05 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1h20 | 4:25 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:55 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1h20 | 6:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Parma station to Bologna Airport run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:00, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 50 miles (82 km) distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 50 miles (82 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€5) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 12:00 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
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