When traveling to Bologna from Parma, where do I depart from Parma and where do I arrive in Bologna?

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.

Which travel companies can get me from Parma to Bologna?

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).

Is there a way to travel directly from Parma to Bologna?

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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Travel Information from Parma to Bologna

Distance	53 miles (86 km)
Available travel modes	Train or bus
Ticket price range	$5 - $9
Cheapest mode	Bus • $5 (€4) • 1 h 15 min
Fastest mode	Train • $9 (€8) • 58 min
Popular travel companies	Itabus or Regionale

Travel 53 miles (86 km) by train or bus to Bologna from Parma. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Itabus or Regionale among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Parma to Bologna.

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from Parma to Bologna

How to get from Parma to Bologna by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

The best way to travel from Parma to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus

10:40AM1h20

Parma, Terminal Bus

12:00PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)

$121One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus

10:00PM1h15

Parma, Terminal Bus

11:15PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)

$71One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

Intercity 599

07:06PM0h56

Parma station

08:02PMBologna Centrale

$151One-way

0 transfers

Other options

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Bus

Regionale Veloce TTPER 2455

09:00AM1h13

Parma station

10:13AMBologna Centrale

$101One-way

0 transfers

Regionale Veloce TTPER 2067

08:27AM0h58

Parma station

09:25AMBologna Centrale

$101One-way

0 transfers

Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925

01:27PM0h58

Parma station

02:25PMBologna Centrale

$101One-way

0 transfers

FlixBus

04:40PM1h20

Parma, Terminal Bus

06:00PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)

$121One-way

0 transfers

3801

11:10AM1h40

Parma, Terminal Bus

12:50PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)

$511One-way

0 transfers

063

09:55PM1h25

Parma, Terminal Bus

11:20PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)

$251One-way

0 transfers

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Find the best trip from Parma to Bologna with Frecciarossa, Intercity and Marino Autolinee. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most convenient trip has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.

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Step on board a Frecciarossa #[+travelMode] and relax as you travel across Italy. Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa high-speed #[+modePlural] make about 200 connections across Italy per day and are renowned for their comfort, speed and reduced environmental impact. Frecciarossa reach speeds up to 186 mph (300 kmh). When booking your Frecciarossa you can choose between four different classes: Standard, Premium, Business, and Executive.

Trenitalia Intercity is a high-speed train service operated by the Italian national railway company, Trenitalia. It operates throughout the country, with services running from early morning to late evening. The Intercity trains come in two types: the Intercity Plus, which is the fastest and most comfortable, and the Intercity, which is slightly slower but still offers a comfortable journey. The most popular routes for Trenitalia Intercity are from Rome to Milan, Naples to Florence, and Turin to Venice.

Trenitalia is not only Italy's national railroad company but also the country's largest train operator. Trenitalia’s fleet of trains ncludes the high-speed Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca trains as well as intercity, regional and night trains. Bathrooms and WiFi access are standard on long-distance routes. In most cases, the trains also provide barrier-free access. Trenitalia offers different tickets, which vary in price and flexibility: Base, Economy, Super Economy and Ordinaria. You can even use Trenitalia discount cards on Omio. Make sure to look out for the latest offers from Trenitalia on Omio to score special deals!

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

FAQs: Travel from Parma to Bologna

FAQs: 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.

Your trip from Parma to Bologna doesn't have to end in Bologna. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Florence, Rome, Milan, Venice or Paris. If you’d like to add Florence, Rome, Milan, Venice or Paris to your Parma to Bologna tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Bologna today!

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