How to travel from Parma to Perugia, Italy

The distance between Parma and Perugia is around 332km (206 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Parma to Perugia 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 then Firenze S.M.N. and then to Perugia.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)

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Bus

Take the bus to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station and then to Perugia.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
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Drive

Drive to Perugia.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance335km (208 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Parma and Perugia

There are several options for getting from Parma to Perugia by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €61 ($61).

The distance between Parma and Perugia is around 332km (206 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 251km (156 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Parma and Perugia by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Parma to Perugia is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €61 ($61).

The cheapest way to travel between Parma and Perugia, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Parma and Perugia. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Parma and Perugia with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 4h 15m.

Trenitalia, Swiss Railways and ItaloTreno run train services between Parma and Perugia. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 15m, 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 Perugia. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Parma to Perugia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

Consorzio Autolinee S.r.l., Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl and FlixBus run regular bus services between Parma and Perugia. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 25m 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 Perugia. We recommend that you take the train to Perugia. instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Perugia is Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) (PEG) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Perugia. Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI) (AOI) and Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI) (RMI) 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 Perugia. The distance is around 335km (208 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Parma to Perugia is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €26 ($26).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Parma and Perugia

Transport options from Parma to Perugia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Bologna Centrale + 1 similar
3h 35m
€32($32)
every 4 hours332km (206 miles)
Train4h 15m
€26($26)
once daily333km (207 miles)
Bus
4h 25m
€41($41)
every 20 mins354km (220 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
€61($61)
on demand335km (208 miles)

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Airports near Perugia

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

PEG
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
International Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Perugia
AOI
Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Perugia
RMI
Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI)
International Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Perugia