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Compare bus, train, and flight for Geneva to Parma
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 €72 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 17m. 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 €72, while a flight costs an average of €527.
Distance: 224 miles (361 km)
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€72 Average price Cheapest | €111 Average price | €527 Average price | €186 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 41m Average total duration 8h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Geneva to Parma, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Parma:
A bus is €39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Parma costing on average €111.
A bus is €455 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Parma costing on average €527.
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 40m.
Bus takes on average 8h 41m.
Tickets start at around €72 compared to roughly €186 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €115. The journey takes 8h 11m versus 4h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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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.
7:00 AM 7h50 Geneva 2:50 PM Parma €31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
7:00 AM 7h50 Geneva 2:50 PM Parma €31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:00 AM 7h50 Geneva 2:50 PM Parma €31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:35 AM 9h45 Geneva 4:20 PM Parma €38 1 One-way 0 transfers4:30 AM 8h39 Geneva 1:09 PM Parma €49 1 One-way 0 transfers3:35 AM 8h34 Geneva 12:09 PM Parma €83 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Parma:
A bus is €39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Parma costing on average €111.
A bus is €455 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Parma costing on average €527.
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 40m.
Bus takes on average 8h 41m.
- Around 34 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Milan Malpensa Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Parma station.
- Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Parma, Terminal Bus.
- Travel with Trenitalia to go to Parma by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Parma by bus.
- Travel with British Airways, Swiss, Vueling, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Helvetic Airways, Brussels Airlines, ITA, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic, Gulf Air, Eurowings 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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