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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 bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 106 miles (172 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$26 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m 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 |
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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 Venice to Parma:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Parma costing on average $26 (€22).
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 28m.
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.
2723 · 21269:05 AM5h40Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)2:45 PMParma, Terminal Bus$191One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
2723 · 21269:05 AM5h40Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)2:45 PMParma, Terminal Bus$191One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 9403 · FRECCIAROSSA 88046:26 AM2h47Venice Santa Lucia9:13 AMParma station$561One-way1 transfer
Other options
Regionale Veloce 3981 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 17783:40 PM3h18Venice Santa Lucia6:58 PMParma station$261One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3977 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 17641:40 PM3h18Venice Santa Lucia4:58 PMParma station$261One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3985 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 17125:40 PM3h36Venice Santa Lucia9:16 PMParma station$261One-way1 transfer
2723 · 21268:45 AM6h00Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover)2:45 PMParma, Terminal Bus$191One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 AM5h05Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)2:20 PMParma, Terminal Bus$311One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:15 PM10h10Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti6:25 AMParma, Terminal Bus$311One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Parma:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Parma costing on average $26 (€22).
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 28m.
- Around 49 trains per day.
- Around 13 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 Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Parma by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Parma by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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