How to travel from Parma to Biella, Italy

The distance between Parma and Biella is around 223km (138 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Parma to Biella by train 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 Milano Centrale then Novara and then to Biella S. Paolo.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
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Drive

Drive to Biella.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance227km (141 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Parma and Biella

There are several options for getting from Parma to Biella by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 2h 15m.

The distance between Parma and Biella is around 223km (138 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 197km (122 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Parma and Biella by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Parma to Biella is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €27 ($27).

The cheapest way to travel between Parma and Biella, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Parma and Biella. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Parma to Biella. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale and Novara. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.

Trenitalia run train services between Parma and Biella. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Parma and Biella. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Centrale then Novara and then to Biella S. Paolo. instead which will take 2h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Parma to Biella. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Centrale then Novara and then to Biella S. Paolo. instead which will take 2h 15m.

The closest major airport to Biella is Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) which is approximately 51km (32 miles) from Biella. Turin Airport (TRN) (TRN) and Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) 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 Parma and Biella. The distance is around 227km (141 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Parma to Biella is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €27 ($27).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Parma and Biella

Transport options from Parma to Biella
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 15m
€27($27)
every 4 hours223km (138 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
€35($35)
on demand227km (141 miles)

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Airports near Biella

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

MXP
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
International Airport
Distance
51km (32 miles) from Biella
TRN
Turin Airport (TRN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Biella
LIN
Linate Airport (LIN)
International Airport
Distance
96km (59 miles) from Biella