- Must visit
Pinacoteca di Brera
One of Italy’s top art museums, featuring masterpieces by Mantegna, Bellini, Raphael, Caravaggio, and Piero della Francesca.
Cheapest price
$5
Average price
$10
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 27 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
116 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Parma to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Parma to Milan will cost around $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
Of the 20 buses that leave Parma for Milan on Tue, Jul 28, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jul 28 the direct buses cover the 116 km distance in an average of 1 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
On Tue, Jul 28 the slowest buses will take 1 h 30 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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200Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Parma to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 27m. 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 $4, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 72 miles (116 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$7 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price |
2h 21m Average total duration 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m 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 Parma to Milan:
A bus is $6 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma to Milan costing on average $13 (€13).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 51m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:12AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 1h43 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 06:11AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 1h29 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $153 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
The table below shows live departures for Parma to Milan buses for today, Monday, July 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3804 | 7:10 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1h30 | 8:40 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3804A | 7:10 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 2h15 | 9:25 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
3804A | 7:10 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1h30 | 8:40 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3804 | 7:10 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 2h15 | 9:25 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:25 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 2h15 | 9:40 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1h50 | 9:25 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:55 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 2h00 | 10:55 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:55 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1h25 | 10:20 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, July 28 | |||||
FlixBus | 5:30 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 4h00 | 9:30 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:35 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 2h30 | 8:05 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:35 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1h45 | 7:20 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2214 | 6:00 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 2h20 | 8:20 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
2214 | 6:00 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1h35 | 7:35 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2422 | 6:11 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1h29 | 7:40 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1h25 | 12:00 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 2h25 | 1:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:25 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 2h00 | 4:25 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
2126 | 2:50 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1h50 | 4:40 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 2h10 | 7:15 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1h25 | 6:30 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 0 transfersDirect | |
200 | 5:10 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 2h15 | 7:25 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
200 | 5:10 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1h30 | 6:40 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Parma to Milan run on average 42 times per day, taking around 1h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 41 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 72 miles (116 km) distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 72 miles (116 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€4) |
Buses per day 42 |
Direct buses 41 |
Fastest bus 1h 25m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 42 days |
Discover the best of Milan — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Milan trip today.
One of Italy’s top art museums, featuring masterpieces by Mantegna, Bellini, Raphael, Caravaggio, and Piero della Francesca.
This contemporary art museum near Porta Romana presents rotating exhibitions in a striking former industrial distillery complex.
Italy’s leading science museum is set in a former monastery and features Leonardo galleries, trains, aircraft, and a submarine.
Milan’s central square frames the cathedral and major civic buildings, making it the city’s essential meeting point and photo stop.
This artistic district offers charming lanes, Brera atmosphere, boutiques, and easy access to galleries and evening strolls.
A large landscaped park behind the castle, perfect for walks, skyline views, and reaching landmarks like the Arch of Peace.
Saffron risotto cooked with butter, stock and cheese. It is Milan's signature dish, linked to the city's love of rich northern Italian rice cookery.
Breaded veal cutlet fried in butter until golden. A classic Milanese main, prized for its simple preparation and long-standing local tradition.
Slow-braised veal shanks with vegetables, wine and broth, often finished with gremolata. A hearty Lombard specialty commonly paired with risotto.
Three-Michelin-star fine dining by Enrico Bartolini in MUDEC. Expect refined Italian tasting menus in a polished contemporary setting.
Historic Milanese restaurant near the Duomo, famous for risotto and cotoletta. Traditional, elegant rooms and a strong local culinary identity.
Long-running local favorite for classic Milanese cuisine, especially risotto and ossobuco. Warm, old-school atmosphere in the Brera area.
Moderate for Western Europe. Hotels and central dining can be pricey, but transit is affordable and budget meals, aperitivo deals, and local cafes help keep daily costs reasonable.
Tipping is modest. Service may be included. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% for good restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Parma to Milan 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 Milan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Parma to Milan buses use the Parma, Terminal Bus to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station pair, with some services arriving at Milano, Aeroporto di Milano Linate. Use this guide to compare Parma and Milan bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano is 5 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Lampugnano (in the station), Trattoria Milano (0.5 km), Pizza Express (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
Available at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano: Elevators, ramps.
Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) is 6 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Italiana (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Trattoria Milano (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance for cash withdrawals.
Ticket office support is available at Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato).
Available at Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato): Elevators, ramps.
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