The cheapest and fastest trains from Bolzano to Parma
Cheapest price
$42
Average price
$56
Fastest journey
3 h 49 m
Average duration
3 h 55 m
Trains per day
38
Distance
204 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bolzano to Parma is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bolzano to Parma will cost around $56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.
It's difficult to get from Bolzano to Parma without transferring at least once.
Regionale Veloce 3461 · Regionale TRENORD 2608 · Regionale TRENORD 108175:00 AM4h49Bolzano/Bozen9:49 AMParma station$421One-way2 transfers
Regionale 16679 · Regionale TRENORD 2636 · Regionale TRENORD 1083512:36 PM6h13Bolzano/Bozen6:49 PMParma station$421One-way2 transfers
Regionale 16689 · Regionale TRENORD 2640 · Regionale TRENORD 108392:34 PM6h15Bolzano/Bozen8:49 PMParma station$421One-way2 transfers
Regionale TRENORD 2695 · Regionale TRENORD 108414:56 PM4h53Bolzano/Bozen9:49 PMParma station$421One-way1 transfer
Regionale 16033 · Regionale TRENORD 2626 · Regionale TRENORD 108258:31 AM5h18Bolzano/Bozen1:49 PMParma station$421One-way2 transfers
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Regionale Veloce TTPER 39222:42 PM3h49Bolzano/Bozen6:31 PMParma station$631One-way1 transfer
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Regionale Veloce 39066:42 AM3h49Bolzano/Bozen10:31 AMParma station$631One-way1 transfer
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Intercity 5806:42 AM3h55Bolzano/Bozen10:37 AMParma station$671One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 8519 · FRECCIAROSSA 88201:12 PM4h01Bolzano/Bozen5:13 PMParma station$881One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 8505 · FRECCIAROSSA 88045:12 AM4h01Bolzano/Bozen9:13 AMParma station$841One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bolzano to Parma
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolzano to Parma among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 126 miles (204 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$41 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bolzano to Parma:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolzano to Parma costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 24m.
Tickets start at around $42 (€34) compared to roughly $75 (€60) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $33 (€26). The journey takes 3h 59m versus 2h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Bolzano to Parma train times
The table below shows live departures for Bolzano to Parma trains for today, Tuesday, May 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 8525+ Regionale TTPER 17426 | 3:12 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 4h04 | 7:16 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17178 · Regionale TRENORD 2695 · Regionale TRENORD 10841 | 3:49 PM Kaiserau | 6h00 | 9:49 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17178 · Regionale Veloce 3845 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3928 | 3:49 PM Kaiserau | 5h42 | 9:31 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3845 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3928 | 4:31 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 5h00 | 9:31 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2695 · Regionale TRENORD 10841 | 4:56 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 4h53 | 9:49 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17268 · Regionale Veloce 3847 · Regionale TTPER 17400 | 5:49 PM Kaiserau | 7h44 | 1:33 AM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3847 · Regionale TTPER 17400 | 6:31 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 7h02 | 1:33 AM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16705 · Regionale Veloce 3847 · Regionale TTPER 17400 | 6:36 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 6h57 | 1:33 AM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
| Wednesday, May 13 | |||||
Regionale Veloce 3461 · Regionale TRENORD 2608 · Regionale TRENORD 10819 | 5:00 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 5h49 | 10:49 AM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3461 · Regionale Veloce 3906 | 5:00 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 5h31 | 10:31 AM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3461 · Regionale TRENORD 2608 · Regionale TRENORD 10817 | 5:00 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 4h49 | 9:49 AM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8505 · FRECCIAROSSA 8804 | 5:12 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 4h01 | 9:13 AM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16031 · Regionale TRENORD 2622 · Regionale TRENORD 10821 | 6:20 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 5h29 | 11:49 AM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17100+ FRECCIAROSSA 8507+ Regionale Veloce 3908 | 6:37 AM Kaiserau | 4h54 | 11:31 AM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
8953+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466 | 6:42 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 4h16 | 10:58 AM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
8953+ Intercity 580 | 6:42 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 3h55 | 10:37 AM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
8953+ Regionale Veloce 3906 | 6:42 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 3h49 | 10:31 AM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8507+ Regionale Veloce 3908 | 7:12 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 4h19 | 11:31 AM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3463+ FRECCIAROSSA 8503+ Intercity 604 | 7:31 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 4h47 | 12:18 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17104+ FRECCIAROSSA 9721+ Regionale TTPER 2465 | 7:49 AM Kaiserau | 5h57 | 1:46 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16033 · Regionale TRENORD 2626 · Regionale TRENORD 10825 | 8:31 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 5h18 | 1:49 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9721+ Regionale TTPER 2465 | 8:45 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 5h01 | 1:46 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17150+ Intercity 611+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478 | 9:49 AM Kaiserau | 7h09 | 4:58 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 611+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478 | 11:45 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 5h13 | 4:58 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17154 · Regionale 3841 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3920 | 11:49 AM Kaiserau | 5h42 | 5:31 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3841 · Regionale TRENORD 2634 · Regionale TRENORD 10833 | 12:31 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 5h18 | 5:49 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3841 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3920 | 12:31 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 5h00 | 5:31 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16679 · Regionale TRENORD 2636 · Regionale TRENORD 10835 | 12:36 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 6h13 | 6:49 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8519 · FRECCIAROSSA 8820 | 1:12 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 4h01 | 5:13 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17158 · Regionale 3843 · Regionale TTPER 17426 | 1:49 PM Kaiserau | 5h27 | 7:16 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3843 · Regionale TTPER 17426 | 2:25 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 4h51 | 7:16 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3843 · Regionale TRENORD 2638 · Regionale TRENORD 10837 | 2:25 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 5h24 | 7:49 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16689 · Regionale TRENORD 2640 · Regionale TRENORD 10839 | 2:34 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 6h15 | 8:49 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16689 · Regionale 16343 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3926 | 2:34 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 5h57 | 8:31 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
8963+ Regionale TTPER 17426 | 2:42 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 4h34 | 7:16 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
8963+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2482 | 2:42 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 4h16 | 6:58 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
8963+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922 | 2:42 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 3h49 | 6:31 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17168+ FRECCIAROSSA 8525+ Regionale TTPER 17426 | 2:49 PM Kaiserau | 4h27 | 7:16 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bolzano to Parma
Trains from Bolzano to Parma run on average 34 times per day, taking around 3h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $29 (€23) but you can travel from only $26 (€20) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:45, the last at 23:41. The fastest train covers the 126 miles (204 km) distance in 4h 1m.
Distance 126 miles (204 km) |
Average train duration 3h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€23) |
Trains per day 34 |
Fastest train 4h 1m |
First train 3:45 AM |
Last train 11:41 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Deutsche Bahn from Bolzano to Parma trainsRegionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Deutsche Bahn trains will get you between Bolzano and Parma from $26 (€20). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Regionale
Frecciarossa
Italo
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FAQs: Trains from Bolzano to Parma
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bolzano to Parma by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Parma, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bolzano to Parma
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Piazza della Stazione.
- Restaurant Laurin
- Restaurant Anita
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Parkhotel Laurin
- Hotel Greif
- Four Points by Sheraton Bolzano
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to Austria, Germany, and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and long-distance trains
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available near the station, with spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms for regional train services.
- Bus: Line 110
- Train: Regional trains to Bolzano/Bozen
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Piazzale Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa.
- Angiol d'Or
- Enoteca Fontana
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- NH Parma
- Hotel Torino
- Hotel Button
- Located in the main hall
- 600 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for regional and high-speed trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Lines 2, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 21
- TEP buses available
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