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Compare train and bus for Ferrara to Parma
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ferrara to Parma among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of CHF 15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 10m. 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 CHF 15, while a bus costs an average of CHF 179.
Distance: 63 miles (102 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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CHF 15 Average price Cheapest | CHF 179 Average price | CHF 34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Ferrara to Parma, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ferrara to Parma:
A train is CHF 164 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ferrara to Parma costing on average CHF 179.
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 18m.
Tickets start at around CHF 15 compared to roughly CHF 34 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF 19. The journey takes 1h 40m versus 1h 30m 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.
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How to get from Ferrara to Parma by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ferrara to Parma is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:18 AM 2h20 Ferrara 5:38 AM Parma CHF 14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:18 AM 2h20 Ferrara 5:38 AM Parma CHF 14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
3:18 AM 2h20 Ferrara 5:38 AM Parma CHF 14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
2:18 AM 2h20 Ferrara 4:38 AM Parma CHF 14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ferrara to Parma:
A train is CHF 164 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ferrara to Parma costing on average CHF 179.
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 18m.
- Around 70 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ferrara and Parma as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ferrara station and arrive in Parma station.
- Buses mostly depart from Ferrara, Piazzale della Stazione and arrive in Parma, Stazione Ferroviaria.
- Travel with GoOpti to go to Parma by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa to go to Parma by train.
- 11 direct buses per day with GoOpti.
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