Travel Information
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 prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a train costs an average of $98.
Distance: 224 miles (361 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$63 Average price Cheapest | $141 Average price | $226 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 1m Average total duration 7h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration Fastest 5h 33m Onboard + 30m 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 |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train 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 Geneva to Parma:
A bus is $78 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Parma costing on average $141 (€115).
A bus is $165 (€135) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Parma costing on average $229 (€187).
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 31m.
Flight takes on average 7h 33m.
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.
5709+
38036:45 AM8h15Genève, Gare Routière3:00 PMParma, Terminal Bus$441One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
5709+
38036:45 AM8h15Genève, Gare Routière3:00 PMParma, Terminal Bus$441One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LX2805 · LX16127:15 AM2h35Geneva International Airport9:50 AMMilan Malpensa Airport$7011One-way1 transfer
Other options
717+
3710:35 AM8h53Geneva station7:28 PMParma station$2311One-way1 transfer
711 · 613+
197:35 AM9h13Geneva station4:48 PMParma station$2531One-way2 transfers
5709+
22136:45 AM14h50Genève, Gare Routière9:35 PMParma, Terminal Bus$571One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:35 AM8h34Geneve, Place Dorcière2:09 PMParma, Terminal Bus$621One-way1 transfer
1717+
22131:30 PM8h05Genève, Gare Routière9:35 PMParma, Terminal Bus$731One-way1 transfer
VY6201 · VY63409:45 AM4h55Geneva International Airport2:40 PMMilan Malpensa Airport$1681One-way1 transfer
VY6201 · VY63329:45 AM5h55Geneva International Airport3:40 PMMilan Malpensa Airport$1681One-way1 transfer
VY6201 · VY63349:45 AM7h45Geneva International Airport5:30 PMMilan Malpensa Airport$1681One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare bus, train, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jun 22
Jun 23
Jun 24
Jun 25
Jun 26
Jun 27
Jun 28
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Geneva 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 Geneva to Parma.

This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Parma:
A bus is $78 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Parma costing on average $141 (€115).
A bus is $165 (€135) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Parma costing on average $229 (€187).
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 31m.
Flight takes on average 7h 33m.
- Around 25 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 3 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Sellitto to go to Parma by bus.
- Travel with Trenitalia to go to Parma by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Sellitto.
Travelling from Geneva to Parma: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

