How to travel from Parma to Florence

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Compare train and bus for Parma to Florence

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 $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 6m. 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 $13, and a train costs an average of $14.

Distance: 85 miles (137 km)

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$22

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$18

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$56

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2h 36m

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3h 21m

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The cheapest way to travel from Parma to Florence is a bus with an average price of $18 (€15).

This is compared to other travel options from Parma to Florence:

A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma to Florence costing on average $22 (€18).

The fastest way to travel from Parma to Florence is by train with an average journey time of 2h 6m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 51m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Parma and Florence including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Parma to Florence among Omio's users.

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from Parma to Florence

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • Itabus3803
    3:05 PM2h45
    Parma, Terminal Bus
    5:50 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Itabus3803
    3:05 PM2h45
    Parma, Terminal Bus
    5:50 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9303
    7:05 AM1h45
    Parma station
    8:50 AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    $581One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 3939 · Regionale 17851
    7:27 PM2h43
    Parma station
    10:10 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    $211One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 3907 · Regionale 17815 · Regionale 18467
    7:27 AM2h56
    Parma station
    10:23 AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    $211One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 3927 · Regionale 17835 · Regionale 18493
    2:27 PM2h57
    Parma station
    5:24 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    $211One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:10 PM2h40
    Parma, Terminal Bus
    4:50 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $171One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:55 PM2h05
    Parma, Terminal Bus
    9:00 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $171One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:15 AM2h40
    Parma, Terminal Bus
    12:55 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $171One-way
    0 transfers

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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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Parma and Florence including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Parma to Florence is a bus with an average price of $18 (€15).

This is compared to other travel options from Parma to Florence:

A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma to Florence costing on average $22 (€18).

The fastest way to travel from Parma to Florence is by train with an average journey time of 2h 6m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 51m.

The distance from Parma to Florence is approximately 85 miles (137 km).
The average frequency per day from Parma to Florence is:
  • Around 56 trains per day.
  • Around 19 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Parma and Florence as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Parma to Florence:
  • Trains mostly depart from Parma station and arrive in Florence Santa Maria Novella.
  • Buses mostly depart from Parma, Terminal Bus and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Parma to Florence, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, Infobus to go to Florence by bus.
  • Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa to go to Florence by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Parma to Florence with the following travel companies:
  • 10 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Intercity, Frecciarossa.
Omio customers who travel from Parma to Florence often also extend their vacation to go to Rome, Pisa, Venice, Milan, Bologna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Florence and these popular destinations at a great price.

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