How to travel from Alba to Parma, Italy

The distance between Alba and Parma is around 219km (136 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Alba to Parma by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Torino Porta Susa then Milano Centrale Station and then to Parma.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
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Bus

Take the bus to Fermata 68 - MOLINETTE OVEST and then to Parma Via Villa Sant'Angelo.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Parma.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance219km (136 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alba and Parma

There are several options for getting from Alba to Parma by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €47 ($47) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €33 ($33).

The distance between Alba and Parma is around 219km (136 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 181km (113 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Alba and Parma by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alba to Parma is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €33 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Alba and Parma, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €47 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alba and Parma. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alba to Parma. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Torino Porta Susa and Milano Centrale Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Alba and Parma. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alba and Parma. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alba to Parma. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Fermata 68 - MOLINETTE OVEST, Fermata 3300 - MOLINETTE EST, Fermata 619 - SAN PAOLO and Turin Terminal Bus. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

Gruppo Torinese Trasporti, Busitalia Simet S.p.A. and FlixBus run regular bus services between Alba and Parma. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 6h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alba to Parma. We recommend that you take the train to Torino Porta Susa then Milano Centrale Station and then to Parma. instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Parma is Parma Airport (PMF) (PMF) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Parma. Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) (BLQ) and Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) (BGY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Alba and Parma. The distance is around 219km (136 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alba to Parma is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €47 ($47).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alba and Parma

Transport options from Alba to Parma
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 20m
€47($47)
every 4 hours333km (207 miles)
Bus
6h 15m
€50($50)
every 4 hours334km (208 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
€33($33)
on demand219km (136 miles)

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Airports near Parma

The following major airports near Parma offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

PMF
Parma Airport (PMF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Parma
BLQ
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
International Airport
Distance
82km (51 miles) from Parma
BGY
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
International Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Parma