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Compare train, bus, and flight for Catania to Parma
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Catania to Parma among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $91 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $91, while a train costs an average of $120.
Distance: 561 miles (904 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$91 Average price Cheapest | $120 Average price | $102 Average price | $93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 7m Average total duration 16h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 39m Average total duration 15h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.7 - 5.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Catania to Parma:
A bus is $12 (€9) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Catania to Parma costing on average $102 (€83).
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catania to Parma costing on average $120 (€98).
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 39m.
Bus takes on average 17h 7m.
Tickets start at around $91 (€74) compared to roughly $93 (€76) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $2 (€2). The journey takes 16h 37m versus 12h 49m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Catania to Parma
How to get from Catania to Parma by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Catania to Parma is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 21268:15 PM18h30Catania, Via D'Amico2:45 PMParma, Terminal Bus$981One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 21268:15 PM18h30Catania, Via D'Amico2:45 PMParma, Terminal Bus$981One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AZ17426:45 AM1h50Catania Fontanarossa Airport8:35 AMMilan Linate Airport$2221One-way0 transfers
Other options
- InterCityNotte 19622:56 PM17h25Catania Centrale8:21 AMParma station$1361One-way0 transfers
Intercity 724+InterCityNotte 79811:33 AM17h55Catania Centrale5:28 AMParma station$1471One-way1 transfer- InterCityNotte 1960+Intercity 59010:58 PM18h46Catania Centrale5:44 PMParma station$1561One-way1 transfer
- 21267:55 PM18h50Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta)2:45 PMParma, Terminal Bus$981One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM19h29Catania, Via D'Amico7:24 PMParma, Terminal Bus$1041One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus6:40 PM19h40Catania, Via D'Amico2:20 PMParma, Terminal Bus$1051One-way1 transfer
- AZ1724 · AZ204411:40 AM3h30Catania Fontanarossa Airport3:10 PMMilan Linate Airport$1561One-way1 transfer
- AZ1734 · AZ203812:45 PM3h25Catania Fontanarossa Airport4:10 PMMilan Linate Airport$1811One-way1 transfer
- AZ1730 · AZ20802:10 PM4h00Catania Fontanarossa Airport6:10 PMMilan Linate Airport$1811One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Catania to Parma:
A bus is $12 (€9) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Catania to Parma costing on average $102 (€83).
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catania to Parma costing on average $120 (€98).
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 39m.
Bus takes on average 17h 7m.
- Around 32 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 1 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Catania and Parma as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Catania Fontanarossa Airport and arrive in Milan Linate Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Catania Centrale and arrive in Parma station.
- Buses mostly depart from Catania, Via D'Amico and arrive in Parma, Terminal Bus.
- Travel with Intercity Notte, Intercity to go to Parma by train.
- Travel with Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Autoservizi Salemi Srl to go to Parma by bus.
- Travel with Malta Air, Aeroitalia, easyJet, Ryanair to go to Parma by flight.
- 0 direct trains per day with Intercity.
- 2 direct buses per day with Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi, BlaBlaCar, Autoservizi Salemi Srl.
- 13 direct flights per day with Malta Air, easyJet, Ryanair.
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