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Compare bus, train, and flight for Parma to Pescara
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Parma to Pescara among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $55 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $55, while a flight costs an average of $97.
Distance: 252 miles (407 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$60 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $97 Average price | $133 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Parma to Pescara
Compare the available ways to get from Parma to Pescara, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Parma to Pescara:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma to Pescara costing on average $60 (€50).
A bus is $43 (€36) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Parma to Pescara costing on average $97 (€81).
Other travel options to Pescara take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 28m.
Bus takes on average 7h 5m.
Tickets start at around $60 (€50) compared to roughly $133 (€112) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $74 (€62). The journey takes 4h 58m versus 4h 56m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Parma to Pescara
How to get from Parma to Pescara by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Parma to Pescara is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:40 AM 8h15 Parma, Terminal Bus 7:55 PM Pescara, Terminal Bus $32 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus11:40 AM 8h15 Parma, Terminal Bus 7:55 PM Pescara, Terminal Bus $32 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 88038:43 AM 4h01 Parma station 12:44 PM Pescara $86 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925 · Regionale 42791:27 PM 6h14 Parma station 7:41 PM Pescara $43 1 One-way 1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3929 · Regionale 42593:27 PM 6h21 Parma station 9:48 PM Pescara $43 1 One-way 1 transfer
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3907 · Regionale 42137:27 AM 6h23 Parma station 1:50 PM Pescara $43 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:55 PM 9h40 Parma, Terminal Bus 2:35 AM Pescara, Terminal Bus $32 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:35 PM 11h10 Parma, Terminal Bus 6:45 AM Pescara, Terminal Bus $34 1 One-way 1 transfer
063 · 0579:55 PM 6h25 Parma, Terminal Bus 4:20 AM Pescara, Terminal Bus $64 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Parma to Pescara:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma to Pescara costing on average $60 (€50).
A bus is $43 (€36) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Parma to Pescara costing on average $97 (€81).
Other travel options to Pescara take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 28m.
Bus takes on average 7h 5m.
- Around 29 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Parma and Pescara as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- {stationMode_1} mostly depart from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Pescara Abruzzo Airport.
- {stationMode_2} mostly depart from Parma station and arrive in {arrivalStation_2}.
- {stationMode_3} mostly depart from Parma, Terminal Bus and arrive in Pescara, Terminal Bus.
- Travel with Malta Air to go to Pescara by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee to go to Pescara by bus.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Pescara by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
- 7 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte.
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