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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Parma
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Parma among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 59m. 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 €20, and a flight costs an average of €75.
Distance: 196 miles (316 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€89 Average price | €37 Average price Cheapest | €179 Average price |
5h 29m Average total duration Fastest 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 59m Average total duration 7h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Zurich to Parma by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Zurich to Parma is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Parma
Travel to Parma easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Zurich to Parma.
There are 3 ways to get from Zurich to Parma: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Parma is a train with an average price of $46 (€42).
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Parma:
Taking a train costs $43 (€38) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $89 (€80) for the same trip.
A train is $35 (€32) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Parma costing on average $81 (€73).
The fastest way to get to Parma from Zurich is by flight with an average travel time of 4 h.
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Bus takes on average 8 h 15 min.
Taking a train requires on average 4 h 58 min of travel time.
Parma is approximately 196 miles (316 km) away from Zurich.
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Parma is:
- Around 1 bus per day.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Zurich to Parma as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Parma:
- Trains most often depart from Zurich at Zurich HB and arrive in Parma at Parma.
The following travel companies offer services from Zurich to Parma:
- Calanda Viaggi or Gruppo Di Maio can get you to Parma by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Gruppo Di Maio from Zurich to Parma for $40 (€36) on Omio.
- Travel with LAER for flights to Parma. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for LAER Zurich to Parma tickets on Omio for $675 (€609).
- Trenitalia or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) can take you to Parma by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Trenitalia from Zurich to Parma for $46 (€42).
Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Parma with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with Gruppo Di Maio or Calanda Viaggi 1 direct bus per day.
- 4 direct flights per day with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Parma as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Zurich to Parma.
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