- Must visit
Musei Civici di Reggio Emilia
Major civic museum complex with archaeology, natural history, art, and science collections. Best single stop for understanding Reggio Emilia's culture.
Cheapest price
€8
Average price
€8
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
40 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
27 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Parma to Reggio Emilia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Parma to Reggio Emilia will cost around €8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €8.
Of the 1 buses that leave Parma for Reggio Emilia on Mon, Aug 03, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct buses cover the 27 km distance in an average of 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 40 m .
On Mon, Aug 03 the slowest buses will take 40 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
FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Parma to Reggio Emilia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €4, and a bus costs an average of €4.
Distance: 16 miles (27 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€49 Average price | €4 Average price Cheapest | €8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 7m Average total duration 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 45m Average total duration Fastest 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg 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 Reggio Emilia:
A train is €45 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Parma to Reggio Emilia costing on average €49.
Other travel options to Reggio Emilia take longer:
Bus takes on average 37m.
You'll arrive about 16m sooner (37m by bus vs 53m by car). Tickets start at around €49 compared to roughly €8 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you're getting time back, skipping traffic and parking, and you can work or rest on board.
Direct coaches are operated by Itabus, BlaBlaCar, TTI Leonettibus.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel splits across several people), want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €87 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €89 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €56 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €363 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 10:59PM | Duration 5h49 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €52 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 5h49 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €178 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 07:13PM | Arrival Time 07:58PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €206 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 02:34AM | Duration 4h29 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €162 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €2 |
The table below shows live departures for Parma to Reggio Emilia buses for tomorrow, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 6:00 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 0h40 | 6:40 PM Reggio Emilia, Autostazione Parcheggio Europa | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Parma to Reggio Emilia run on average 10 times per day, taking around 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €4 but you can travel from only €4 by train.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 16 miles (27 km) distance in 30m.
Distance 16 miles (27 km) |
Average bus duration 37m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 30m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Reggio Emilia — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Reggio Emilia trip today.
Major civic museum complex with archaeology, natural history, art, and science collections. Best single stop for understanding Reggio Emilia's culture.
Specialized museum celebrating the Tricolour, documenting the birth of the Italian flag and Reggio Emilia's role in national history.
Contemporary exhibition space in the Chiostri di San Pietro, known for photography, design, and ambitious cultural programming in restored cloisters.
Lively central square lined with historic buildings and arcades. It is ideal for people-watching, orientation, and experiencing the city's daily rhythm.
Historic square linked to the birth of the Italian flag, surrounded by civic buildings and cultural venues. A key place in national and local memory.
Compact historic center of arcades, churches, museums, and squares. The best area for walking to many of Reggio Emilia's signature sights.
Fresh egg pasta filled with Swiss chard, spinach, Parmigiano Reggiano and ricotta. A festive Emilia classic, often served with butter and sage.
A savory pie of chard, spinach, onion, Parmigiano Reggiano and lard or pork fat in thin pastry. It is one of Reggio Emilia’s signature street foods.
Tiny hat-shaped stuffed pasta in rich capon or beef broth. A beloved holiday and Sunday dish across Emilia, highly traditional in Reggio homes.
Refined Michelin-starred dining in the countryside, known for creative Emilia cuisine, elegant service and a destination atmosphere.
Historic traditional trattoria celebrated for erbazzone, fresh pasta and classic Reggio dishes in a warm, old-school setting.
Well-known city restaurant serving updated Emilian cuisine, quality local ingredients and a polished but relaxed atmosphere.
Moderate for Italy: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Milan or Florence, while local buses and casual meals stay fairly affordable for most visitors.
Tipping is modest. Service may be included. Round up in cafes and taxis; leave 5-10% at restaurants only for very good service.
Official public transport app
Reggio Emilia, Autostazione Parcheggio Europa -> Piazza Camillo Prampolini
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Parma to Reggio Emilia 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 Reggio Emilia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Parma to Reggio Emilia buses use the Parma, Stazione Ferroviaria to Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia station pair, with some services arriving at Reggio Emilia, Piazza Giovanni Paolo Ii. Use this guide to compare Parma and Reggio Emilia bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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