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How to travel from Parma to Zurich

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Parma to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Parma to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a flight costs an average of €67.

Distance: 196 miles (316 km)

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Flight

€89

Average price

€38

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Cheapest

€156

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5h 36m

Average total duration

5h 6m

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30m

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5h 40m

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5h 10m

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30m

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3h 55m

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55m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.9 - 1.9kg

CO2 emissions

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LAER

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from Parma to Zurich

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

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

BlaBlaCar Bus
08:55AM8h45
Parma
05:40PMZurich
$511One-way
0 transfers

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BlaBlaCar Bus
08:55AM8h45
Parma
05:40PMZurich
$511One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

BlaBlaCar Bus
08:55AM8h45
Parma
05:40PMZurich
$511One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Parma to Zurich

Travel to Zurich 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 Zurich.

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There are 3 options to travel between Parma and Zurich including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Parma to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $30 (€24).

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

A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma to Zurich costing on average $64 (€50).

A bus is $56 (€44) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Parma to Zurich costing on average $85 (€67).

The fastest way to travel from Parma to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 1m.

Bus takes on average 7h 3m.

The distance from Parma to Zurich is approximately 196 miles (316 km).
The average frequency per day from Parma to Zurich is:
  • Around 35 flights per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Parma and Zurich as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Parma to Zurich:
  • Flights mostly depart from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Parma station and arrive in Zurich HB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Parma, Terminal Bus and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Parma to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio, Lirosi Linee, FlixBus, Itabus to go to Zurich by bus.
  • Travel with LAER to go to Zurich by flight.
  • Travel with Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity, Intercity, Frecciarossa to go to Zurich by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Parma to Zurich with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio.
  • 6 direct flights per day with LAER.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity.
Omio customers who travel from Parma to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.

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