How to travel from Parma to Florence, Italy

The distance between Parma and Florence is around 182km (113 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Parma to Florence 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 via Bologna Centrale

Take the train to Bologna Centrale and then to Firenze S.M.N..

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)

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Bus

Take the bus to Florence.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
Operated byFlixBus+ 3 others

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Drive

Drive to Florence.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance186km (116 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Parma and Florence

There are several options for getting from Parma to Florence by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €23 ($23).

The distance between Parma and Florence is around 182km (113 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 136km (85 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Parma and Florence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Parma to Florence is to take the train which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx €23 ($23).

The cheapest way to travel between Parma and Florence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Parma and Florence. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Parma and Florence with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 1h 45m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Parma and Florence. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1h 45m, 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 Parma and Florence. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Parma and Florence with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 3hrs.

FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl, Autolinee Federico and Itabus run regular bus services between Parma and Florence. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 2h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Parma to Florence. We recommend that you take the train to Firenze S.M.N.. instead which will take 1h 45m.

The closest major airport to Florence is Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Florence. Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) and Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) 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 Florence. The distance is around 186km (116 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Parma to Florence is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around €22 ($22).

How do I get from Parma to Florence

Compare travel optionsbetween Parma and Florence

Transport options from Parma to Florence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Bologna Centrale + 1 similar
1h 40m
€23($23)
every 4 hours182km (113 miles)
Train1h 45m
€22($22)
once daily182km (113 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
2h 50m
€17($17)
every 4 hours196km (122 miles)
Bus to Florence Piazzale Montelungo3hrs
once daily199km (124 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
€28($28)
on demand186km (116 miles)

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Airports near Florence

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

FLR
Florence Airport (FLR)
International Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Florence
PSA
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Florence
FRL
Forlì Airport (FRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Florence