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Compare bus and train 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 $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 4m. 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 $11, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 85 miles (137 km)
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$24 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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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.
FlixBus10:15 AM2h40Parma, Terminal Bus12:55 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
24951:00 AM3h10Parma, Terminal Bus4:10 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 93037:05 AM1h45Parma station8:50 AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$551One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2067 · Regionale 944728:27 AM4h28Parma station12:55 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$271One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3913 · Regionale 944749:27 AM4h44Parma station2:11 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$271One-way1 transfer
Regionale TTPER 17417+
Intercity 5943:58 PM2h27Parma station6:25 PMFlorence Rifredi$271One-way1 transfer
FlixBus10:40 AM3h10Parma, Terminal Bus1:50 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$261One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2067 · Autobus TTPER B0433 · Regionale 184718:27 AM3h57Parma station12:24 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$221One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3913 · Autobus TTPER B0435 · Regionale 185159:27 AM4h25Parma station1:52 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$221One-way2 transfers
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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 $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
- Around 56 trains per day.
- Around 20 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Parma and Florence as scheduled services by bus and train 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 Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa to go to Florence by train.
- Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, Infobus, Lirosi Linee to go to Florence by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Intercity, Frecciarossa.
- 10 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Lirosi Linee.
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