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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Parma to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €8, and a bus costs an average of €5.
Distance: 54 miles (87 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€8 Average price Cheapest | €9 Average price |
1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Parma to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Parma to Bologna is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915Cheapest
FlixBusFastest
Intercity 599Other options
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3917Regionale Veloce TTPER 3913Regionale Veloce TTPER 2459FlixBus
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FAQs: Travel from Parma to Bologna
Travel to Bologna 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 Parma to Bologna.
There are 2 travel options from Parma to Bologna: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Bologna from Parma is by taking a bus, which costs on average $5 (€4).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Parma to Bologna:
Taking a bus costs $4 (€4) less than taking a train, which costs on average $9 (€8) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Parma to Bologna is by train with an average journey time of 58 min.
There are alternative travel options to Bologna that take longer:
Getting to Bologna by bus takes 1 h 15 min on average.
The distance is approximately 53 miles (86 km) from Parma to Bologna.
The average frequency per day from Parma to Bologna is:
- Around 7 buses per day.
- 16 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Parma and Bologna as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Parma to Bologna:
- Most travelers take a bus from Parma, Terminal Bus to Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Most travelers take a train from Parma to Bologna Centrale.
The following travel companies offer services from Parma to Bologna:
- Itabus, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus or Lirosi Linee can take you to Bologna by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Parma to Bologna for $5 (€4).
- Travel with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity or Trenitalia to go to Bologna by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Trenitalia Parma to Bologna tickets on Omio for $9 (€8).
Yes, there are direct routes from Parma to Bologna with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 7 direct buses a day to Bologna with Itabus, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus or Lirosi Linee.
- You'll find 16 direct trains a day to Bologna with Regionale, Frecciarossa or Intercity.
Direct services to Bologna tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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