The distance between Bolzano and Parma is around 282km (175 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Bolzano 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.
👋 Also check out Parma → Bolzano if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Bologna Centrale and then to Parma.
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Take the bus to Bologna and then to Parma Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Bolzano to Parma by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €43 ($43).
The distance between Bolzano and Parma is around 282km (175 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 205km (127 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Bolzano and Parma by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bolzano to Parma is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €43 ($43).
The cheapest way to travel between Bolzano and Parma, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bolzano and Parma. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bolzano to Parma. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bologna Centrale. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.
Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, ItaloTreno and Trenord run train services between Bolzano and Parma. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 3h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bolzano and Parma. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bolzano to Parma. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bologna. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.
FlixBus, Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl, Busitalia Simet S.p.A., Autolinee Federico and Alto Adige Bus run regular bus services between Bolzano and Parma. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bolzano to Parma. We recommend that you take the train to Bologna Centrale 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bolzano and Parma. The distance is around 282km (175 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bolzano to Parma is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €37 ($37).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 20m | €37($37) | 5 times a day | 351km (218 miles) |
Train via Brescia | 4h 20m | €34($34) | 6 times a week | 302km (187 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 5h 10m | €56($56) | 4 times a day | 397km (247 miles) |
Bus via Orio al Serio Airport | 5h 45m | €90($90) | twice daily | 440km (273 miles) |
Drive | 2h 35m | €43($43) | on demand | 282km (175 miles) |
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Busitalia Simet S.p.A.
Autolinee Federico
The following major airports near Parma offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.