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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 train, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $20, while a bus costs an average of $31.
Distance: 85 miles (137 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Parma to Florence:
A train is $11 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Parma to Florence costing on average $31.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 25m.
The journey is about 18m faster (1h 53m by train vs 2h 11m by car) and roughly $35 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($20 vs $55). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Parma to Florence
How to get from Parma to Florence by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Parma to Florence is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:40 AM3h10Parma, Terminal Bus1:50 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus10:40 AM3h10Parma, Terminal Bus1:50 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 93037:05 AM1h45Parma station8:50 AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$731One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Regionale Veloce TTPER 3939 · Regionale 178517:27 PM2h43Parma station10:10 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$211One-way1 transfer
- Regionale TTPER 17425 · Regionale 17817 · Regionale 185097:41 AM3h11Parma station10:52 AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$211One-way2 transfers
- Regionale TTPER 2087 · Regionale 17853 · Regionale 185398:27 PM3h23Parma station11:50 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$211One-way2 transfers
- 2213 · 24139:40 PM3h30Parma, Terminal Bus1:10 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$151One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus10:15 AM2h40Parma, Terminal Bus12:55 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$171One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:00 PM3h15Parma, Terminal Bus9:15 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Parma to Florence:
A train is $11 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Parma to Florence costing on average $31.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 25m.
- Around 134 trains per day.
- Around 10 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.
- 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).
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, GoOpti to go to Florence by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte to go to Florence by train.
- 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, GoOpti.
- 2 direct trains per day with Intercity, Frecciarossa.
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