- Must visit
Gallerie dell'Accademia
A leading Venetian art museum with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto in a grand former confraternity building.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$16
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$22
Fastest journey on Sep 19
4 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
4 h 53 m
Buses on Sep 19
9
Distance
172 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Parma to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Parma to Venice will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
It's difficult to get from Parma to Venice without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Parma to Venice 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 3h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $20, while a bus costs an average of $39.
Distance: 106 miles (172 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$39 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest |
4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Venice:
A train is $19 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Parma to Venice costing on average $39 (€32).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 52m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:14AM | Duration 6h14 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
The table below shows live departures for Parma to Venice 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 · FlixBus | 10:40 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 4h55 | 3:35 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 5h15 | 3:55 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 5h35 | 5:15 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 5h15 | 4:55 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
2125 · 2790 | 12:35 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 4h20 | 4:55 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
2125 · 2790 | 12:35 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 4h40 | 5:15 PM Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 5h10 | 10:05 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 4h45 | 9:40 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 10h00 | 7:50 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 10h20 | 8:10 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Parma to Venice run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 106 miles (172 km) distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 106 miles (172 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 2h 50m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 5 days |
Discover the best of Venice — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Venice trip today.
A leading Venetian art museum with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto in a grand former confraternity building.
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Venice’s monumental main square is framed by arcades, museums, and the basilica. It is the city’s ceremonial heart and a classic first experience.
The broad canal-side promenade east of San Marco offers open lagoon views, landmark hotels, and one of Venice’s best waterside walks.
This lively central district around the market and bridge mixes commerce, everyday Venetian life, and some of the city’s most photogenic canal scenes.
Creamed salt cod whipped with olive oil, traditionally served on grilled polenta. A classic Venetian bacaro snack with roots in lagoon trade routes.
Rice cooked with fresh peas, somewhere between soup and risotto. It is a beloved spring dish, especially linked to the feast of Saint Mark.
Soft white polenta topped with tiny lagoon shrimp. This seasonal cicchetto showcases Venice's historic connection to its lagoon seafood.
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant in a historic palace, celebrated for elegant Venetian tasting menus and polished canal-side dining.
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Well-known traditional restaurant with a broad Venetian menu, including sarde in saor and seafood risotto, in a comfortable classic dining room.
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Service is often included or covered by coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated, but not required. Small taxi rounding and café change are enough.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Parma to Venice 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 Venice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Parma to Venice buses use the Parma, Terminal Bus to Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) station pair, with some services arriving at Venezia, Tronchetto. Use this guide to compare Parma and Venice bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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.
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.
Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) is 1 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Small cafes available nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover). ATMs are available at Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover).
Ticket office support is available at Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover).
Available at Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover): Ramps available for wheelchair access.
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