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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Parma to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 52m. 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 bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 85 miles (137 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€19 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest |
2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
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 Florence by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Parma to Florence is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9303Other options
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3913+
Intercity 584Regionale Veloce TTPER 3913 · Regionale 17821 · Regionale 34101Intercity 583
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FAQs: Travel from Parma to Florence
Travel to Florence 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 Florence.
There are 2 travel options from Parma to Florence: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Parma to Florence is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $7 (€6) compared to other travel options to Florence:
Taking a bus costs $5 (€5) less than taking a train, which costs on average $12 (€11) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Florence from Parma is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 16 min.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Getting to Florence by bus takes 2 h 45 min on average.
The Parma to Florence distance is around 84 miles (136 km).
The average frequency per day from Parma to Florence is:
- 12 buses per day.
- Around 16 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Parma to Florence 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 Florence:
- Most travelers board their train from Parma and arrive in Florence Santa Maria Novella.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Parma to Florence:
- You can go to Florence from Parma by bus with Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee or Lirosi Linee. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $7 (€6) with Itabus from Parma to Florence on Omio.
- You can travel between Parma and Florence by train with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte or Trenitalia. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $12 (€11) with Intercity from Parma to Florence.
Yes, there are direct services available from Parma to Florence with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with Itabus, FlixBus or Lirosi Linee 6 direct buses per day.
- Direct train available with Intercity or Frecciarossa 1 direct train per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Florence as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Florence from Parma.
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