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Compare bus, train, and flight for Geneva to Parma
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Parma among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $94 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $94, while a flight costs an average of $616.
Distance: 224 miles (361 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$130 Average price | $94 Average price Cheapest | $616 Average price | $227 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 41m Average total duration 8h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Geneva to Parma:
A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Parma costing on average $130.
A bus is $522 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Parma costing on average $616.
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 30m.
Bus takes on average 8h 41m.
Tickets start at around $130 compared to roughly $227 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $97. The journey takes 6h 0m versus 4h 56m 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 Geneva to Parma
How to get from Geneva to Parma by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Geneva to Parma is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:00 AM7h50Geneve, Place Dorcière4:50 PMParma, Terminal Bus$771One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:00 AM7h50Geneve, Place Dorcière4:50 PMParma, Terminal Bus$771One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LX2805 · LX16127:15 AM2h35Geneva International Airport9:50 AMMilan Malpensa Airport$8051One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:55 PM10h00Geneve, Place Dorcière12:55 AMParma, Terminal Bus$1441One-way1 transfer
OS154 · OS5296:00 PM3h55Geneva International Airport9:55 PMMilan Linate Airport$3511One-way1 transfer
LH280+LH57476:45 PM3h30Geneva International Airport10:15 PMMilan Linate Airport$3541One-way1 transfer- LH5636+LH574510:15 AM3h35Geneva International Airport1:50 PMMilan Malpensa Airport$3541One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Parma:
A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Parma costing on average $130.
A bus is $522 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Parma costing on average $616.
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 30m.
Bus takes on average 8h 41m.
- Around 31 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Parma as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Parma, Terminal Bus.
- Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Parma station.
- Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Milan Malpensa Airport.
- Travel with Trenitalia to go to Parma by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Parma by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Eurowings, BA Cityflyer, Brussels Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Gulf Air, Vueling, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, ITA, British Airways to go to Parma by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Gulf Air.
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