Where do I depart from Parma? Where do I arrive in Florence?

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.

What companies run services between Parma and Florence?

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.

Can I travel directly to Florence from Parma?

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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Travel Information from Parma to Florence

Distance	84 miles (136 km)
Available travel modes	Train or bus
Ticket price range	$7 - $12
Cheapest mode	Bus • $7 (€6) • 2 h 45 min
Fastest mode	Train • $12 (€11) • 2 h 16 min
Popular travel companies	Itabus or Regionale

Travel 84 miles (136 km) by train or bus between Parma and Florence. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Itabus or Regionale among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Parma to Florence.

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from 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Intercity 583

07:21AM2h51

Parma station

10:12AMFlorence Rifredi

$351One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925 · Regionale 17833 · Tuscany Line 18521

01:27PM3h25

Parma station

04:52PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella

$241One-way

2 transfers

Fastest

FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9303

07:05AM1h45

Parma station

08:50AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella

$691One-way

0 transfers

Other options

Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925+

Intercity 584

01:27PM2h52

Parma station

04:19PMFlorence Rifredi

$301One-way

1 transfer

Intercity 37225

03:09PM2h18

Parma station

05:27PMFlorence Rifredi

$351One-way

0 transfers

Regionale TTPER 17417+

Intercity 594

03:58PM2h27

Parma station

06:25PMFlorence Rifredi

$301One-way

1 transfer

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Travel to Florence from Parma on Frecciarossa, Intercity and Marino Autolinee travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

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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 the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

FAQs: Travel from Parma to Florence

FAQs: 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.

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

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