How to travel from Florence to Parma

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Compare bus and train for Florence to Parma

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Parma among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $12.

Distance: 85 miles (137 km)

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$21

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$16

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2h 27m

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1h 57m

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3h 20m

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from Florence to Parma

How to get from Florence to Parma by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Florence to Parma is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Itabus2126
11:55AM2h50
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
02:45PMParma, Terminal Bus
$161One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
02:20PM2h40
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
05:00PMParma, Terminal Bus
$151One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9310+IntercityIntercity 606
12:10PM1h44
Florence Santa Maria Novella
01:54PMParma station
$571One-way
1 transfer

Other options

RegionaleRegionale 17816 · Regionale TTPER 17412
08:41AM3h25
Florence Rifredi
12:06PMParma station
$211One-way
1 transfer
RegionaleTUSCANY LINE 18508 · Regionale 17818 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910
09:09AM3h22
Florence Santa Maria Novella
12:31PMParma station
$211One-way
2 transfers
IntercityIntercity 580
08:21AM2h16
Florence Santa Maria Novella
10:37AMParma station
$301One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:25AM2h55
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
02:20PMParma, Terminal Bus
$161One-way
0 transfers
Itabus3804
04:20PM2h45
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
07:05PMParma, Terminal Bus
$161One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
04:10PM3h14
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
07:24PMParma, Terminal Bus
$151One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Florence to Parma

Travel to Parma easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Florence to Parma.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Florence and Parma including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Parma is a bus with an average price of $11 (€9).

This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Parma:

A bus is $1 (€0.92) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Parma costing on average $12 (€10).

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Parma is by train with an average journey time of 1h 57m.

Other travel options to Parma take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 40m.

The distance from Florence to Parma is approximately 85 miles (137 km).
The average frequency per day from Florence to Parma is:
  • Around 53 trains per day.
  • Around 20 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Parma as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Florence to Parma:
  • Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Parma station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Parma, Terminal Bus.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Florence to Parma, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, Infobus, Lirosi Linee to go to Parma by bus.
  • Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Italo to go to Parma by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Florence to Parma with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Lirosi Linee.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Intercity, Frecciarossa.
Omio customers who travel from Florence to Parma often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Bologna, Rome, Naples, Reggio Emilia. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Parma and these popular destinations at a great price.

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