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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 an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 59m. 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 $43, while a flight costs an average of $437.
Distance: 196 miles (316 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$114 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $437 Average price | $160 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 29m Average total duration 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 14m Average total duration 6h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Zurich
Compare the available ways to get from Parma to Zurich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Parma to Zurich:
A bus is $72 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma to Zurich costing on average $114 (€97).
A bus is $395 (€333) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Parma to Zurich costing on average $437 (€368).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 29m.
Bus takes on average 7h 14m.
Tickets start at around $114 (€97) compared to roughly $160 (€135) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $46 (€39). The journey takes 4h 59m versus 4h 52m 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 Zurich
How to get from Parma to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Parma to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 2494
5:12 AM 6h03 Parma, Terminal Bus 11:15 AM Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 2494
5:12 AM 6h03 Parma, Terminal Bus 11:15 AM Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
AZ72063:10 PM 1h00 Milan Malpensa Airport 4:10 PM Zurich Airport $160 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Regionale TTPER 2480+EuroCity 286:07 PM 5h20 Parma station 11:27 PM Zurich HB $94 1 One-way 1 transfer- Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478+EuroCity 126
5:00 PM 5h27 Parma station 10:27 PM Zurich HB $105 1 One-way 1 transfer - Regionale Veloce TTPER 2474+EuroCity 24
3:00 PM 5h27 Parma station 8:27 PM Zurich HB $115 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:35 AM 10h45 Parma, Terminal Bus 9:20 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) $49 1 One-way 1 transfer
- AZ7208
7:20 PM 1h00 Milan Malpensa Airport 8:20 PM Zurich Airport $160 1 One-way 0 transfers - AZ7202
6:45 AM 1h00 Milan Malpensa Airport 7:45 AM Zurich Airport $160 1 One-way 0 transfers - AZ7204
10:30 AM 1h05 Milan Malpensa Airport 11:35 AM Zurich Airport $160 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Parma to Zurich:
A bus is $72 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma to Zurich costing on average $114 (€97).
A bus is $395 (€333) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Parma to Zurich costing on average $437 (€368).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 29m.
Bus takes on average 7h 14m.
- Around 41 flights per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 2 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.
- 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).
- Travel with Trenitalia, DSB to go to Zurich by train.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti, ITA, British Airways, Vueling, Turkish Airlines, Swiss, Lufthansa, Helvetic Airways, Austrian Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Eurowings, AJet, Air Baltic, Ethiopian Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Brussels Airlines, GetJet Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Smartwings, Edelweiss Air to go to Zurich by flight.
- Travel with Itabus, FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Trenitalia, DSB.
- 6 direct flights per day with ITA, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Ethiopian Airlines, Edelweiss Air.
- 1 direct buses per day with Itabus.
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