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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 $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 38m. 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 $18, while a bus costs an average of $22.
Distance: 91 miles (148 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration 2h 39m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Como to Parma:
A train is $3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Como to Parma costing on average $22.
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 9m.
Tickets start at around $18 compared to roughly $53 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $35. The journey takes 2h 8m 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 1138+
UrbV Urb+Regionale TTPER 246510:46 AM3h00Como Lago1:46 PMParma station$181One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- Regionale TRENORD 1138+UrbV Urb+Regionale TTPER 246510:46 AM3h00Como Lago1:46 PMParma station$181One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- Regionale TRENORD 25507+
FRECCIAROSSA 88036:36 AM2h05Como San Giovanni8:41 AMParma station$331One-way1 transfer
Other options
- Regionale TRENORD 1126 · Regionale TRENORD 80324 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 24997:46 AM3h12Como Lago10:58 AMParma station$181One-way2 transfers
- Regionale TRENORD 168 · Regionale TRENORD 80368 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 24795:46 PM3h12Como Lago8:58 PMParma station$181One-way2 transfers
- Regionale TRENORD 1148 · Regionale TRENORD 80350 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 24711:46 PM3h12Como Lago4:58 PMParma station$181One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus7:05 AM3h09Como, Via Colombo Cristoforo (Grandate FNM)10:14 AMParma, Terminal Bus$451One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:50 AM3h24Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)10:14 AMParma, Terminal Bus$451One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Como to Parma:
A train is $3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Como to Parma costing on average $22.
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 9m.
- Around 69 trains per day.
- Around 7 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, BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio to go to Parma by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Parma by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio.
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