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4.6Travel 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.
4:12 AM7h03Parma11:15 AMZurich$301One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 4:12 AM7h03Parma11:15 AMZurich$301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 4:12 AM7h03Parma11:15 AMZurich$301One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 3:12 AM7h03Parma10:15 AMZurich$341One-way0 transfers
9:05 AM11h15Parma8:20 PMZurich$361One-way0 transfers- 8:35 AM10h45Parma7:20 PMZurich$441One-way0 transfers
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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 $81.
Distance: 196 miles (316 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$118 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $190 Average price | $164 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 42m Average total duration 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Parma to Zurich:
A bus is $81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma to Zurich costing on average $118.
A bus is $153 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Parma to Zurich costing on average $190.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 12m.
Bus takes on average 6h 20m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Parma to Zurich:
A bus is $81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma to Zurich costing on average $118.
A bus is $153 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Parma to Zurich costing on average $190.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 12m.
Bus takes on average 6h 20m.
- Around 43 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 Linate 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Gruppo Di Maio to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with Helvetic Airways to go to Zurich by flight.
- Travel with Trenitalia, Intercity, Trenitalia EuroCity, Frecciarossa to go to Zurich by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio.
- 7 direct flights per day with Helvetic Airways.
- 1 direct trains per day with Trenitalia EuroCity.
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