- Must visit
Uffizi Gallery
World-famous gallery with Botticelli, Leonardo, and Michelangelo. Essential for understanding Renaissance painting and one of Florence’s top visits.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$15
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$24
Fastest journey on Sep 19
2 h 5 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
2 h 38 m
Buses on Sep 19
12
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 $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 12 buses from Parma to Florence, including 9 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 137 km distance in an average of 2 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
On Sat, Sep 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.
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FlixBusOmio 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 train, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $20, while a bus costs an average of $31.
Distance: 85 miles (137 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Parma to Florence:
A train is $11 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Parma to Florence costing on average $31.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
Tickets start at around $31 compared to roughly $56 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $25. The journey takes 2h 55m versus 2h 11m 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 Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:41AM | Arrival Time 11:24AM | Duration 3h43 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 08:27AM | Arrival Time 01:14PM | Duration 4h47 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Intercity | Departure Time 08:57AM | Arrival Time 01:14PM | Duration 4h17 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 09:27AM | Arrival Time 01:52PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 10:27AM | Arrival Time 02:24PM | Duration 3h57 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Intercity | Departure Time 10:54AM | Arrival Time 02:24PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
The table below shows live departures for Parma to Florence buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 6:00 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 3h15 | 9:15 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:55 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 2h05 | 9:00 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
063 · 055 | 9:55 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 3h20 | 1:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
2421 | 11:05 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 3h00 | 2:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
2495 | 1:00 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 3h10 | 4:10 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2409 | 9:30 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 2h45 | 12:15 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 2h40 | 12:55 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 3h10 | 1:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2125 | 12:35 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 2h45 | 3:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:55 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 2h55 | 7:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Parma to Florence run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:19, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 85 miles (137 km) distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 85 miles (137 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 2h 5m |
First bus 12:19 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Florence — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Florence trip today.
World-famous gallery with Botticelli, Leonardo, and Michelangelo. Essential for understanding Renaissance painting and one of Florence’s top visits.
Houses Michelangelo’s David alongside major Renaissance sculptures. A must for first-time visitors interested in Florence’s artistic legacy.
Monastic museum with Fra Angelico frescoes and tranquil cells. Ideal for experiencing spiritual art in one of Florence’s most atmospheric spaces.
Florence’s monumental main square, framed by civic buildings and sculpture. A must for first impressions, history, and lively urban atmosphere.
The cathedral square is Florence’s ceremonial heart, surrounded by the Duomo, Baptistery, and bell tower. Essential for architecture lovers.
Riverside viewpoint with one of Florence’s classic panoramas. Best at sunset for sweeping views over the Arno, domes, and historic center.
Thick Florentine T-bone steak from Chianina beef, grilled rare over coals. It is the city's signature celebratory dish and a classic of Tuscan cuisine.
A rustic Tuscan bread soup with black cabbage, cannellini beans, vegetables, and olive oil. A beloved frugal dish rooted in Florentine home cooking.
A thick soup of bread, tomatoes, basil, garlic, and olive oil, served warm or at room temperature. It celebrates simple Tuscan ingredients and stale bread.
Three-Michelin-star fine dining by Enoteca Pinchiorri, known for refined Italian cuisine and an exceptional wine cellar. Elegant and formal.
Legendary casual stop for Lampredotto sandwiches and other tripe specialties. Simple, authentic street food experience in central Florence.
Historic steakhouse famed for Bistecca Alla Fiorentina and classic Tuscan dishes. Traditional, bustling atmosphere near Santa Croce.
Moderate for Italy: hotels in the center are pricier, but dining and transit are reasonable versus Rome or Venice.
Service is often included. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafés, 5-10% for great restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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Firenze Santa Maria Novella -> Firenze Santa Maria Novella
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.

Most Parma to Florence buses use the Parma, Terminal Bus to Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze) station pair, with some services arriving at Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo. Use this guide to compare Parma and Florence bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Parma, Novotel Centro hotel has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Hotel restaurant available for meals.
Free Wi-Fi available in the hotel lobby. ATMs are available at Parma, Novotel Centro hotel.
Ticket office support is available at Parma, Novotel Centro hotel.
Available at Parma, Novotel Centro hotel: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Parma, Novotel Centro hotel: Hotel entrance and facilities are accessible for people with disabilities.
Parma, Ibis Styles Parma Toscanini hotel has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: The hotel has an on-site restaurant offering various meals.
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel for guests. ATMs are available at Parma, Ibis Styles Parma Toscanini hotel.
Ticket office support is available at Parma, Ibis Styles Parma Toscanini hotel.
Available at Parma, Ibis Styles Parma Toscanini hotel: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Parma, Ibis Styles Parma Toscanini hotel: The hotel is accessible for individuals with mobility impairments.
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.
Firenze, Piazza Della Stazione is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze, Piazza Della Stazione has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafés and snack bars available in station building.
Wi-Fi is available at Firenze, Piazza Della Stazione. ATMs are available at Firenze, Piazza Della Stazione.
Ticket office support is available at Firenze, Piazza Della Stazione.
Available at Firenze, Piazza Della Stazione: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze, Piazza Della Stazione: Wheelchair accessible spaces available.
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