How to travel from Parma to Imperia, Italy

The distance between Parma and Imperia is around 307km (191 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Parma to Imperia 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 ImperiaParma if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Imperia.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)

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Bus

Take the bus to Sanremo Via Roma.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €4($4)
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Drive

Drive to Imperia.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance307km (191 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Parma and Imperia

There are several options for getting from Parma to Imperia by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €4 ($4) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €56 ($56).

The distance between Parma and Imperia is around 307km (191 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 217km (135 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Parma and Imperia by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Parma to Imperia is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €56 ($56).

The cheapest way to travel between Parma and Imperia, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €4 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Parma and Imperia. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 4 hours.

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

Trenitalia run train services between Parma and Imperia. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4hrs, 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 Imperia. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Parma to Imperia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sanremo Via Roma. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Satam Bus, Marino Autolinee and Lirosi Linee run regular bus services between Parma and Imperia. Buses run twice a week and take around 5hrs 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 Imperia. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Imperia. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Imperia is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) (GOA) which is approximately 93km (58 miles) from Imperia. 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Parma and Imperia. The distance is around 307km (191 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Parma to Imperia is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €34 ($34).

How do I get from Parma to Imperia

Compare travel optionsbetween Parma and Imperia

Transport options from Parma to Imperia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4hrs
€34($34)
every 4 hours364km (226 miles)
Train via Genova Brignole5h 20m
€25($25)
once daily308km (192 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5hrs
€4($4)
twice a week368km (228 miles)
Bus via Genoa Piazza della Vittoria5hrs
€33($33)
once a week347km (216 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€56($56)
on demand307km (191 miles)

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Airports near Imperia

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

GOA
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Imperia
MXP
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
International Airport
Distance
197km (123 miles) from Imperia
LIN
Linate Airport (LIN)
International Airport
Distance
201km (125 miles) from Imperia