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Compare train, bus, and flight for Parma to Geneva
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Parma to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €47 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €47, while a train costs an average of €114.
Distance: 224 miles (361 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€47 Average price Cheapest | €114 Average price | €194 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 43m Average total duration 7h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 27m Average total duration Fastest 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Geneva:
A bus is €55 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Parma to Geneva costing on average €102.
A bus is €66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma to Geneva costing on average €114.
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 43m.
Flight takes on average 12h 10m.
Tickets start at around €47 compared to roughly €194 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €147. The journey takes 7h 13m versus 5h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Parma to Geneva by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Parma to Geneva is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 12:25 PM7h35Parma8:00 PMGeneva€311One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 12:25 PM7h35Parma8:00 PMGeneva€311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 12:25 PM7h35Parma8:00 PMGeneva€311One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1:25 PM7h35Parma9:00 PMGeneva€371One-way0 transfers
8:55 AM8h10Parma5:05 PMGeneva€391One-way0 transfers- 6:45 PM9h00Parma3:45 AMGeneva€411One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Parma to Geneva:
A bus is €55 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Parma to Geneva costing on average €102.
A bus is €66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma to Geneva costing on average €114.
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 43m.
Flight takes on average 12h 10m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Parma and Geneva as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Parma station and arrive in Geneva station.
- Buses mostly depart from Parma, Terminal Bus and arrive in Geneve, Place Dorcière.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Sellitto to go to Geneva by bus.
- Travel with Trenitalia, Frecciarossa, Intercity to go to Geneva by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Sellitto.
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