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Compare bus and train for Lausanne to Parma
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lausanne to Parma among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $111 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 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 $111, while a train costs an average of $116.
Distance: 214 miles (345 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$116 Average price | $111 Average price Cheapest | $236 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 52m Average total duration Fastest 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 52m Average total duration 11h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg 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 Lausanne to Parma
Compare the available ways to get from Lausanne to Parma, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lausanne to Parma:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Parma costing on average $116.
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 52m.
Tickets start at around $116 compared to roughly $236 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $121. The journey takes 5h 22m versus 5h 19m 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 Lausanne to Parma
How to get from Lausanne to Parma by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lausanne to Parma is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:50 AM 22h55 Lausanne 10:45 AM Parma $75 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
11:50 AM 22h55 Lausanne 10:45 AM Parma $75 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
4:00 PM 17h35 Lausanne 9:35 AM Parma $149 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lausanne to Parma:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Parma costing on average $116.
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 52m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lausanne and Parma as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lausanne station and arrive in Parma station.
- Buses mostly depart from Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome and arrive in Parma, Terminal Bus.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Parma by bus.
- Travel with Trenitalia to go to Parma by train.
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