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Compare bus and train for Modena to Parma
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Modena to Parma among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $10, while a bus costs an average of $86.
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $86 Average price | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 6m Average total duration Fastest 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg 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 Modena to Parma
Compare the available ways to get from Modena to Parma, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Modena to Parma:
A train is $76 (€64) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Modena to Parma costing on average $86 (€72).
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 36m.
The journey is about 13m faster (36m by train vs 49m by car) and roughly $8 (€6) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($10 (€9) vs $17 (€15)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Modena to Parma
How to get from Modena to Parma by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Modena to Parma is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:05 AM 1h25 Modena, Terminal via Gottardi 10:30 AM Parma, Terminal Bus $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:05 AM 1h25 Modena, Terminal via Gottardi 10:30 AM Parma, Terminal Bus $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
Intercity 58010:10 AM 0h27 Modena station 10:37 AM Parma station $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Regionale TTPER 20665:22 AM 0h28 Modena station 5:50 AM Parma station $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Regionale Veloce TTPER 24545:55 AM 0h30 Modena station 6:25 AM Parma station $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Regionale Veloce TTPER 39028:00 AM 0h31 Modena station 8:31 AM Parma station $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Autobus TTPER B01441:15 AM 1h26 Modena station 2:41 AM Parma station $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Autobus TTPER B5612 · Autobus TTPER B014410:58 PM 3h43 Modena Piazza Manzoni 2:41 AM Parma station $8 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Modena to Parma:
A train is $76 (€64) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Modena to Parma costing on average $86 (€72).
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 36m.
- Around 65 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Modena and Parma as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Modena station and arrive in Parma station.
- Buses mostly depart from Modena, Station and arrive in Parma, Terminal Bus.
- Travel with GoOpti, FlixBus, Itabus to go to Parma by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte to go to Parma by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with GoOpti, FlixBus, Itabus.
- 48 direct trains per day with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte.
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