The distance between Parma and Bra is around 236km (146 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Parma to Bra 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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Take the train to Milano Centrale then Torino Porta Susa and then to Bra.
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There are several options for getting from Parma to Bra by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 2h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €36 ($36).
The distance between Parma and Bra is around 236km (146 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 196km (122 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Parma and Bra 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 Bra is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €36 ($36).
The cheapest way to travel between Parma and Bra, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Parma and Bra. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Parma to Bra. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale, Torino Porta Susa and Torino Porta Susa. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.
Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Parma and Bra. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Parma and Bra. We recommend that you drive to Bra. instead which will take 2h 25m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Parma to Bra. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Centrale then Torino Porta Susa and then to Bra. instead which will take 2h 25m.
The closest major airport to Bra is Turin Airport (TRN) (TRN) which is approximately 57km (36 miles) from Bra. Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) and Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Parma and Bra. The distance is around 236km (146 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 Bra is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 25m | €45($45) | every 4 hours | 314km (195 miles) |
Train via Torino Porta Susa | 4h 35m | €50($50) | 6 times a week | 318km (197 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | €36($36) | on demand | 236km (146 miles) |
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The following major airports near Bra offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.