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Compare train, bus, and flight for Parma to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Parma to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 1.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $147.
Distance: 474 miles (764 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$75 Average price Cheapest | $93 Average price | $147 Average price | $328 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 38m Average total duration 17h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 31m Average total duration 20h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.3 - 4.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Parma to Barcelona:
A flight is $19 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Parma to Barcelona costing on average $93 (€76).
A flight is $72 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma to Barcelona costing on average $147 (€120).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 8m.
Train takes on average 20h 1m.
Travel optionsfrom Parma to Barcelona
How to get from Parma to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Parma to Barcelona is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
VY633110:00 AM1h45Milan Malpensa Airport11:45 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport$641One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
VY633110:00 AM1h45Milan Malpensa Airport11:45 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport$641One-way0 transfers
Fastest
U237776:15 AM1h35Milan Malpensa Airport7:50 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport$781One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus2:25 PM18h20Parma, Terminal Bus8:45 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$1391One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:25 PM21h15Parma, Terminal Bus11:40 AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants$1421One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 AM20h25Parma, Terminal Bus2:55 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$1461One-way2 transfers
VY63432:40 PM1h45Milan Malpensa Airport4:25 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$641One-way0 transfers
VY63413:30 PM1h45Milan Malpensa Airport5:15 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$641One-way0 transfers
VY63334:45 PM1h45Milan Malpensa Airport6:30 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$641One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Parma to Barcelona:
A flight is $19 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Parma to Barcelona costing on average $93 (€76).
A flight is $72 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma to Barcelona costing on average $147 (€120).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 8m.
Train takes on average 20h 1m.
- Around 104 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Parma and Barcelona as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Genoa and arrive in Port of Barcelona.
- Flights mostly depart from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Parma, Terminal Bus and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
- Travel with Vueling, Ryanair, Malta Air, easyJet to go to Barcelona by flight.
- Travel with Frecciarossa to go to Barcelona by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Barcelona by bus.
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