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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 $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 52m. 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 $13, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 106 miles (172 km)
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$27 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest |
3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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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.
4:30 PM6h55Venice11:25 PMParma$141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
4:30 PM6h55Venice11:25 PMParma$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
11:45 AM4h55Venice4:40 PMParma$161One-way0 transfers
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10:05 PM6h06Venice4:11 AMParma$181One-way0 transfers
3:50 PM8h05Venice11:55 PMParma$181One-way0 transfers
7:45 AM5h20Venice1:05 PMParma$221One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Parma:
A bus is $9 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Parma costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
- Around 47 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 Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Sistemi Territoriali S.p.A. to go to Parma by train.
- Travel with Itabus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Parma by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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