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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, while a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 106 miles (171 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$49 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $115 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Parma to Lugano
Compare the available ways to get from Parma to Lugano, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Parma to Lugano:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma to Lugano costing on average $49.
Other travel options to Lugano take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 12m.
Tickets start at around $49 compared to roughly $115 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $67. The journey takes 3h 3m versus 2h 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Parma to Lugano by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Parma to Lugano is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:05 PM 5h50 Parma 9:55 PM Lugano $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
4:05 PM 5h50 Parma 9:55 PM Lugano $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
3:12 AM 3h43 Parma 6:55 AM Lugano $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:45 PM 4h45 Parma 11:30 PM Lugano $26 1 One-way 0 transfers5:35 PM 4h55 Parma 10:30 PM Lugano $26 1 One-way 0 transfers5:40 PM 4h50 Parma 10:30 PM Lugano $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Parma to Lugano:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma to Lugano costing on average $49.
Other travel options to Lugano take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 12m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Parma and Lugano 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 Lugano FLP.
- Buses mostly depart from Parma, Terminal Bus and arrive in Lugano, Via Ciani.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, Infobus to go to Lugano by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Trenitalia, Intercity, DSB to go to Lugano by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Itabus, Infobus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Trenitalia, DSB.
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