- Must visit
National Gallery of Parma
Major art museum inside Palazzo della Pilotta with important works by Correggio, Parmigianino, Canaletto, and Leonardo da Vinci.
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
3 h 50 m
Average duration
3 h 59 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
183 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Siena to Parma is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Siena to Parma will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 5 buses that leave Siena for Parma on Sun, Jun 21, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 183 km distance in an average of 3 h 59 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 4 h 20 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.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Siena to Parma among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 113 miles (183 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Siena to Parma:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Siena to Parma costing on average $30 (€25).
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 43m.
Tickets start at around $20 (€16) compared to roughly $69 (€57) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $49 (€41). The journey takes 3h 40m versus 2h 38m 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 FlixBus, Itabus, 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 Itabus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 04:11AM | Duration 4h06 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 05:11AM | Duration 4h06 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 12:14PM | Duration 7h14 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 05:43AM | Arrival Time 12:14PM | Duration 6h31 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:13AM | Arrival Time 12:14PM | Duration 6h01 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 12:14PM | Duration 5h49 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 06:24PM | Duration 4h19 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:51PM | Arrival Time 07:24PM | Duration 4h33 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 07:24PM | Duration 4h19 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 03:11AM | Duration 4h06 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
The table below shows live departures for Siena to Parma buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 19030 · Regionale 18254+ 9904+ BUS L962B | 5:00 AM Siena station | 6h19 | 11:19 AM Parma station | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 19030 · Regionale 18254+ 8900+ BUS L580A | 5:00 AM Siena station | 7h14 | 12:14 PM Parma station | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 19030 · Regionale 18254+ 8900+ BUS L962B | 5:00 AM Siena station | 6h19 | 11:19 AM Parma station | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 18200+ 8924+ BUS L580A | 5:43 AM Siena station | 6h31 | 12:14 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18200+ 9908+ BUS L580A | 5:43 AM Siena station | 6h31 | 12:14 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18200+ 8900+ BUS L962B | 5:43 AM Siena station | 5h36 | 11:19 AM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 6:10 AM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 4h20 | 10:30 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18194+ 9908+ BUS L580A | 6:13 AM Siena station | 6h01 | 12:14 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4010+ 8924+ BUS L580A | 6:25 AM Siena station | 5h49 | 12:14 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4010+ 9908+ BUS L580A | 6:25 AM Siena station | 5h49 | 12:14 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
2126 | 10:55 AM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 3h50 | 2:45 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 AM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 5h20 | 5:00 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:51 PM Siena, Siena/Viale Pietro Toselli | 4h33 | 7:24 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:05 PM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 4h19 | 7:24 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
![]() | 12:05 AM Siena | 4h06 | 4:11 AM Parma | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Siena to Parma run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 113 miles (183 km) distance in 3h 50m.
Distance 113 miles (183 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 3h 50m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Parma — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Parma trip today.
Major art museum inside Palazzo della Pilotta with important works by Correggio, Parmigianino, Canaletto, and Leonardo da Vinci.
Museum linked to Parma Cathedral and Baptistery, displaying sacred art, manuscripts, and liturgical objects from the city’s religious history.
Contemporary cultural museum and exhibition space with art, photography, and design shows in a renovated complex near the center.
Parma’s most atmospheric square, framed by the cathedral, baptistery, and bishop’s palace, and a top photo spot.
Elegant historic park with tree-lined paths, canals, and palace views, popular for walks, photos, and a break from sightseeing.
Main civic square in the heart of Parma, lively and central for orientation, events, and historic city views.
Dry-cured ham aged in the Parma hills, prized for its sweet, delicate flavor and protected PDO status.
The area’s iconic aged cow’s milk cheese, made nearby and central to Parma’s food identity.
Small stuffed pasta served in rich meat broth, a classic festive dish deeply rooted in Parmense tradition.
Historic fine-dining destination in the Parma area, celebrated for culatello, traditional cuisine, and elegant riverside ambiance.
Well-known traditional trattoria in Parma, popular for tortelli, cured meats, and classic Emilian comfort dishes.
Established local restaurant with an old-school atmosphere, especially known for anolini in brodo and Parmense classics.
Moderate by Italian standards. Casual dining is reasonable, but central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is modest: round up, or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes and 5-10% for very good restaurant service.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Siena to Parma 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 Parma, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Siena to Parma buses use the Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) to Parma, Terminal Bus station pair. Use this guide to compare Siena and Parma bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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