How to travel from Parma to Lugano

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Compare train and bus for Parma to Lugano

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Parma to Lugano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a train costs an average of €19.

Distance: 106 miles (171 km)

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€37

Average price

€24

Average price

Cheapest

3h 32m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 2m

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30m

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3h 34m

Average total duration

3h 4m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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from Parma to Lugano

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:05AM5h40
Parma, Terminal Bus
03:45PMLugano, Via Ciani
$311One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:45PM4h45
Parma, Terminal Bus
12:30AMLugano, Via Ciani
$281One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

RegionaleRegionale TTPER 2472+TrenitaliaEuroCity 22
02:12PM3h16
Parma station
05:28PMLugano FLP
$581One-way
1 transfer

Other options

TrenitaliaEuroCity 30
10:10AM3h18
Parma station
01:28PMLugano FLP
$571One-way
0 transfers
RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2460+TrenitaliaEuroCity 178
08:08AM3h42
Parma station
11:50AMLugano FLP
$551One-way
1 transfer
RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2462+TrenitaliaEuroCity 150
09:00AM3h28
Parma station
12:28PMLugano FLP
$581One-way
1 transfer
Itabus2494
05:12AM3h43
Parma, Terminal Bus
08:55AMLugano, Via Ciani
$301One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:05PM5h50
Parma, Terminal Bus
10:55PMLugano, Via Ciani
$281One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Parma to Lugano

Travel to Lugano 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 Lugano.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Parma and Lugano including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Parma to Lugano is a bus with an average price of $21 (€17).

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

A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma to Lugano costing on average $24 (€19).

The fastest way to travel from Parma to Lugano is by train with an average journey time of 3h 2m.

Other travel options to Lugano take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 43m.

The distance from Parma to Lugano is approximately 106 miles (171 km).
The average frequency per day from Parma to Lugano is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Parma and Lugano 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 Lugano:
  • Buses mostly depart from Parma, Terminal Bus and arrive in Lugano, Via Ciani.
  • Trains mostly depart from Parma station and arrive in Lugano FLP.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Parma to Lugano, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio, Itabus to go to Lugano by bus.
  • Travel with Trenitalia, Regionale, Trenitalia EuroCity, Intercity, Frecciarossa to go to Lugano by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Parma to Lugano with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity.
Omio customers who travel from Parma to Lugano often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Zurich, Como, Milan Centrale, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lugano and these popular destinations at a great price.

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