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Compare bus and train for Venice to Parma
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice to Parma among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. 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 train costs an average of $27, while a bus costs an average of $55.
Distance: 106 miles (172 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m 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 Venice to Parma
Compare the available ways to get from Venice to Parma, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Parma:
A train is $28 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Venice to Parma costing on average $55.
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 34m.
Tickets start at around $27 compared to roughly $44 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $18. The journey takes 2h 50m versus 2h 39m 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 Venice to Parma
How to get from Venice to Parma by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Venice to Parma is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2892 · 24954:50 PM 8h05 Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) 12:55 AM Parma, Terminal Bus $23 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- 2892 · 2495
4:50 PM 8h05 Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) 12:55 AM Parma, Terminal Bus $23 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
8919+
Intercity 5903:05 PM 2h39 Venice Santa Lucia 5:44 PM Parma station $57 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- Regionale Veloce 3981 · Regionale TTPER 17624 · Regionale TTPER 90339
3:40 PM 5h13 Venice Santa Lucia 8:53 PM Parma station $25 1 One-way 2 transfers - Regionale Veloce 3977 · Regionale TTPER 90238 · Regionale TTPER 90335
1:40 PM 5h13 Venice Santa Lucia 6:53 PM Parma station $25 1 One-way 2 transfers - Regionale Veloce 3973 · Regionale TTPER 90234 · Regionale TTPER 90331
11:40 AM 5h13 Venice Santa Lucia 4:53 PM Parma station $25 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
6:10 PM 6h45 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) 12:55 AM Parma, Terminal Bus $32 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
1:05 PM 6h19 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) 7:24 PM Parma, Terminal Bus $33 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
12:35 PM 6h49 Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti 7:24 PM Parma, Terminal Bus $33 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Parma:
A train is $28 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Venice to Parma costing on average $55.
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 34m.
- Around 72 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Venice and Parma as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Venice Santa Lucia and arrive in Parma station.
- Buses mostly depart from Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) and arrive in Parma, Terminal Bus.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, GoOpti to go to Parma by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Parma by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with GoOpti.
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