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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 $117 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 22m. 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 $117, while a flight costs an average of $263.
Distance: 561 miles (904 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$117 Average price Cheapest | $144 Average price | $263 Average price | $91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 28m Average total duration 17h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 45m Average total duration 15h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m 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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Compare the available ways to get from Catania to Parma, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Catania to Parma:
A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catania to Parma costing on average $144.
A bus is $147 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Catania to Parma costing on average $263.
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 45m.
Bus takes on average 18h 28m.
Tickets start at around $117 compared to roughly $91 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$26. The journey takes 17h 58m 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.
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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.
6:55 PM 18h50 Catania 1:45 PM Parma $49 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
6:55 PM 18h50 Catania 1:45 PM Parma $49 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
6:55 PM 18h50 Catania 1:45 PM Parma $49 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
5:55 PM 18h50 Catania 12:45 PM Parma $73 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Catania to Parma:
A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catania to Parma costing on average $144.
A bus is $147 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Catania to Parma costing on average $263.
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 45m.
Bus takes on average 18h 28m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses 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 ITA, Malta Air, easyJet, Aeroitalia, BA Euroflyer, Luxair, Neos Air, Eurowings, Ryanair to go to Parma by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus to go to Parma by bus.
- Travel with Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciarossa to go to Parma by train.
- 12 direct flights per day with ITA, Malta Air, easyJet, Neos Air, Ryanair.
- 2 direct buses per day with Itabus.
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