- 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
$19
Average price
$79
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 50 m
Buses per day
22
Distance
172 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Venice to Parma is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice to Parma will cost around $79 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 22 buses that leave Venice for Parma on Fri, Jun 19, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 172 km distance in an average of 2 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 2 h 50 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.
2795 · 3804
2795 · 3804
2723 · 2126
2723 · 2126
Regionale Veloce 3963+
BUS L580A




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice to Parma among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 106 miles (172 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Venice to Parma:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Parma costing on average $26 (€22).
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 28m.
Tickets start at around $22 (€18) compared to roughly $44 (€36) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $22 (€18). The journey takes 3h 28m versus 2h 39m 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 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 FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 05:53AM | Arrival Time 12:14PM | Duration 6h21 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 12:14PM | Duration 5h34 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Italo | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 12:14PM | Duration 5h09 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Italo | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 01:37PM | Duration 5h32 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $195 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $195 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $195 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 07:24PM | Duration 6h49 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $195 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 07:24PM | Duration 6h19 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:24PM | Duration 5h24 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $195 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 07:24PM | Duration 5h04 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $195 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 03:11AM | Duration 6h06 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
The table below shows live departures for Venice to Parma buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:35 PM Venice | 9h50 | 4:25 AM Parma | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:35 PM Venice | 9h50 | 5:25 AM Parma | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:50 PM Venice | 9h35 | 5:25 AM Parma | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:05 PM Venice | 6h06 | 3:11 AM Parma | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 5h55 | 6:25 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:50 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 5h35 | 6:25 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3963+ BUS L580A | 6:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h34 | 12:14 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
8903+ BUS LP604 | 7:05 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 6h32 | 1:37 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
8903+ BUS L580A | 7:05 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h09 | 12:14 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
8905+ BUS LP604 | 8:05 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h32 | 1:37 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
2723 · 2126 | 8:45 AM Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 6h00 | 2:45 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1 transfer | |
2723 · 2126 | 9:05 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 5h40 | 2:45 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 5h05 | 2:20 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 4h45 | 2:20 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:25 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h50 | 1:15 PM Parma | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h50 | 1:50 PM Parma | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h50 | 2:50 PM Parma | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h50 | 3:50 PM Parma | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 5h24 | 7:24 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h50 | 4:50 PM Parma | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:20 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 5h04 | 7:24 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1 transfer | |
2795 · 3804 | 2:25 PM Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 4h40 | 7:05 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1 transfer | |
2795 · 3804 | 2:45 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 4h20 | 7:05 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h50 | 5:50 PM Parma | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Venice to Parma run on average 13 times per day, taking around 3h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 106 miles (172 km) distance in 4h 40m.
Distance 106 miles (172 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 4h 40m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Best time to book 5 days |
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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