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Compare bus and train for Como to Parma
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Como to Parma among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $23, while a bus costs an average of $44.
Distance: 91 miles (148 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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.
Compare ways to travel from Como to Parma
Compare the available ways to get from Como to Parma, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Como to Parma:
A train is $21 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Como to Parma costing on average $44.
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 39m.
Tickets start at around $23 compared to roughly $52 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $29. The journey takes 2h 31m versus 2h 4m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Como to Parma
How to get from Como to Parma by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Como to Parma is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Regionale TRENORD 2152 · S12 TRENORD 25653 · Regionale TTPER 2473
2:46 PM 3h03 Como Lago 5:49 PM Parma station $18 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
- Regionale TRENORD 2152 · S12 TRENORD 25653 · Regionale TTPER 2473
2:46 PM 3h03 Como Lago 5:49 PM Parma station $18 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
- Regionale TRENORD 25527+
FRECCIAROSSA 88234:36 PM 2h05 Como San Giovanni 6:41 PM Parma station $40 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- Regionale TRENORD 1138 · S12 TRENORD 25637 · Regionale TTPER 2465
10:46 AM 3h04 Como Lago 1:50 PM Parma station $18 1 One-way 2 transfers - Regionale TRENORD 2162 · S12 TRENORD 25661 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477
4:46 PM 3h04 Como Lago 7:50 PM Parma station $18 1 One-way 2 transfers - Regionale TRENORD 1142 · Regionale TRENORD 80342 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467
11:46 AM 3h12 Como Lago 2:58 PM Parma station $18 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus
11:10 AM 2h59 Como, Via Colombo Cristoforo (Grandate FNM) 2:09 PM Parma, Terminal Bus $20 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
10:55 AM 3h14 Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) 2:09 PM Parma, Terminal Bus $20 1 One-way 0 transfers 
24959:55 PM 3h00 Como, Via Colombo Cristoforo (Grandate FNM) 12:55 AM Parma, Terminal Bus $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Como to Parma:
A train is $21 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Como to Parma costing on average $44.
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 39m.
- Around 60 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Como and Parma as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Como San Giovanni and arrive in Parma station.
- Buses mostly depart from Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) and arrive in Parma, Terminal Bus.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, GoOpti to go to Parma by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte to go to Parma by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, GoOpti.
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