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Compare train and bus for Genoa to Parma
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Parma among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 28m. 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 €26, while a bus costs an average of €55.
Distance: 73 miles (119 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€26 Average price Cheapest | €55 Average price | €53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Genoa to Parma
Compare the available ways to get from Genoa to Parma, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Parma:
A train is €29 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Genoa to Parma costing on average €55.
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 18m.
Tickets start at around €26 compared to roughly €53 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €28. The journey takes 2h 58m versus 2h 35m 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 Genoa to Parma
How to get from Genoa to Parma by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Genoa to Parma is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Regionale Veloce 3040 · Regionale TTPER 2091
5:44 PM 2h41 Genoa Piazza Principe 8:25 PM Parma station €19 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- Regionale Veloce 3040 · Regionale TTPER 2091
5:44 PM 2h41 Genoa Piazza Principe 8:25 PM Parma station €19 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
Intercity 635+Regionale TTPER 2089 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 24775:19 PM 2h31 Genoa Piazza Principe 7:50 PM Parma station €24 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- Regionale Veloce 3016 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2067
5:44 AM 2h41 Genoa Piazza Principe 8:25 AM Parma station €19 1 One-way 1 transfer - Regionale TTPER 2090
5:14 PM 3h11 Genoa Piazza Principe 8:25 PM Parma station €19 1 One-way 0 transfers - Regionale Veloce 3034 · Regionale TRENORD 10497 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3937
3:02 PM 3h23 Genoa Piazza Principe 6:25 PM Parma station €19 1 One-way 2 transfers
BUS L757B+Regionale TTPER 3943+Intercity 6806:18 PM 3h07 Genoa Piazza Principe 9:25 PM Parma station €24 1 One-way 2 transfers- FlixBus · FlixBus
2:50 PM 4h00 Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia 6:50 PM Parma, Terminal Bus €27 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
1:25 PM 4h30 Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia 5:55 PM Parma, Terminal Bus €27 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Parma:
A train is €29 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Genoa to Parma costing on average €55.
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 18m.
- Around 26 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Genoa and Parma as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Genoa Brignole and arrive in Parma station.
- Buses mostly depart from Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia and arrive in Parma, Terminal Bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte to go to Parma by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, GoOpti to go to Parma by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Regionale.
- 0 direct buses per day with GoOpti.
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