The cheapest and fastest buses from Parma to Florence
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$33
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 2 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
137 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Parma to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Parma to Florence will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 17 buses that leave Parma for Florence on Sun, Dec 21, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 137 km distance in an average of 2 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 2 h 10 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Parma to Florence
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Parma to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 52m. 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 €9, and a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 85 miles (137 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€13 Average price Cheapest | €19 Average price |
3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m 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.
Parma to Florence Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:41AM | Arrival Time 11:24AM | Duration 3h43 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 08:27AM | Arrival Time 01:14PM | Duration 4h47 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Intercity | Departure Time 08:53AM | Arrival Time 01:14PM | Duration 4h21 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 09:27AM | Arrival Time 01:52PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 10:27AM | Arrival Time 02:24PM | Duration 3h57 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Intercity | Departure Time 10:54AM | Arrival Time 02:24PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Live departures
Parma to Florence bus times
The table below shows live departures for Parma to Florence buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2125A | 12:10 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 2h45 | 2:55 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2401 | 1:55 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 2h45 | 4:40 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:40 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 2h55 | 6:35 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:25 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 2h45 | 7:10 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3804 · 3897 | 6:10 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 8h25 | 2:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
2203 · 2413 | 8:40 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 3h30 | 12:10 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
713 · 055 | 8:55 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 3h20 | 12:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
2421 | 10:05 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 3h00 | 1:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, December 21 | |||||
2495 | 12:00 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 3h10 | 3:10 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 2h40 | 11:55 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:40 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 3h10 | 12:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3801 | 10:15 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 3h10 | 1:25 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Parma to Florence
Buses from Parma to Florence run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, 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 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, Infobus, Lirosi Linee from Parma to FlorenceYou can travel by bus between Parma to Florence with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, Infobus, Lirosi Linee for as low as $11 (€9). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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BlaBlaCar
Lirosi Linee
FAQs: Bus from Parma to Florence
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Parma to Florence 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 Florence, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Marino Autolinee
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- Florence Cathedral, an iconic Gothic structure known for its stunning dome designed by Brunelleschi
- Uffizi Gallery, a renowned art museum housing masterpieces by artists like Botticelli and Michelangelo
- Ponte Vecchio, a historic bridge famous for its shops and picturesque views over the Arno River
- Palazzo Vecchio, a medieval fortress-palace that serves as Florence's town hall and a museum
- Boboli Gardens, a vast and elegant park behind Pitti Palace featuring sculptures and fountains.
- Climb to Piazzale Michelangelo, a popular spot offering panoramic views of Florence's skyline
- Visit the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo's David
- Take a cooking class to learn how to make traditional Tuscan dishes
- Enjoy a wine tasting tour in the Chianti region
- Explore the vibrant San Lorenzo Market for local goods and delicacies.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a 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.
- 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.
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- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Marino Autolinee
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Marino Autolinee
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
- Marino Autolinee
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Parma to Florence
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 37, 72 Tram: T1
- 06:00-21:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available near the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 12, 13, 17 Train: Firenze Santa Maria Novella
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