How to travel from Capri to Parma, Italy

The distance between Capri and Parma is around 689km (428 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Capri to Parma by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Ferry, Plane and Train

Take a ferry to Naples then fly from Naples (NAP) to Milan Linate (LIN) then take the train to Parma.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

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Ferry to Naples, Train

Take a ferry to Naples then take the train to Reggio Emilia.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €77($77)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Naples then take the bus to Parma Via Villa Sant'Angelo.

  • Duration8h 5m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €81($81)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Naples then drive to Parma.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Capri and Parma

There are several options for getting from Capri to Parma by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Capri and Parma is around 689km (428 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 570km (354 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Capri and Parma by ferry and train.

The quickest way to get from Capri to Parma is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Capri and Parma is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Capri and Parma. We recommend that you take a ferry to Naples then fly from Naples (NAP) to Milan Linate (LIN) then take the train to Parma. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Capri and Parma. We recommend that you take a ferry to Naples then fly from Naples (NAP) to Milan Linate (LIN) then take the train to Parma. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Capri to Parma. We recommend that you take a ferry to Naples then fly from Naples (NAP) to Milan Linate (LIN) then take the train to Parma. instead which will take 3h 40m.

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Capri to Parma. We recommend that you take a ferry to Naples then take the train to Bologna Centrale and then to Parma. instead which will take 5h 25m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Capri to Parma is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €81 ($81).

How do I get from Capri to Parma

Compare travel optionsbetween Capri and Parma

Transport options from Capri to Parma
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry, Plane and Train + 5 similar
3h 40m
€110($110)
every 3 hours822km (511 miles)
Ferry to Naples, plane and train4h 15m
€85($85)
every 3 hours906km (563 miles)
Ferry to Naples, plane and train4h 15m
€135($135)
every 4 hours829km (515 miles)
Ferry, Train and Plane4h 25m
€170($170)
every 3 hours689km (428 miles)
Ferry to Naples, plane and train4h 50m
€115($115)
every 3 hours830km (516 miles)
Ferry to Naples, plane and train5h 20m
€145($145)
every 3 hours903km (561 miles)
Ferry to Naples, Train + 1 similar
5h 10m
€77($77)
once daily699km (434 miles)
Ferry and Train5h 25m
€81($81)
every 3 hours691km (429 miles)
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar
8h 5m
€81($81)
4 times a week735km (457 miles)
Ferry to Naples, Bus10h 50m
€57($57)
twice a week740km (460 miles)
Ferry and Car
6h 45m
€140($140)
every 2 hours692km (430 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