How to travel from Parma to Praiano, Italy

The distance between Parma and Praiano is around 709km (441 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Parma to Praiano by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PraianoParma if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Rome (FCO) then take the train to Napoli Centrale and then to Sorrento.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Train

Take the train to Bologna Centrale and then to Napoli Centrale.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Nocera Inferiore.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
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Drive

Drive to Praiano.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Distance709km (441 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Parma and Praiano

There are several options for getting from Parma to Praiano by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €58 ($58).

The distance between Parma and Praiano is around 709km (441 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 579km (360 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Parma and Praiano by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Parma to Praiano is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €58 ($58).

The cheapest way to travel between Parma and Praiano, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Parma and Praiano. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Parma to Praiano. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bologna Centrale, Napoli Centrale and Castellammare di Stabia. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

Trenitalia, Swiss Railways and ItaloTreno run train services between Parma and Praiano. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 40m, 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 Praiano. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Parma to Praiano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nocera Inferiore and Amalfi. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Parma and Praiano. Buses run twice daily and take around 11hrs 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 Praiano. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Malpensa Aeroporto T.1 then fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Naples (NAP) then take the bus to Cetara. instead which will take 4h 50m.

The closest major airport to Praiano is Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Praiano. Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) and Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) 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 Praiano. The distance is around 709km (441 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Parma to Praiano is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Parma and Praiano

Transport options from Parma to Praiano
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
6hrs
€155($155)
every 3 hours725km (451 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 50m
€58($58)
5 times a day953km (592 miles)
Train to Bologna Centrale, plane and bus4h 55m
€105($105)
5 times a day876km (544 miles)
Train to Bologna Centrale, plane and bus5h 25m
€86($86)
5 times a day877km (545 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane and bus5h 60m
€115($115)
5 times a day949km (590 miles)
Train
5h 40m
€110($110)
every 3 hours717km (446 miles)
Bus
11hrs
€39($39)
twice daily749km (465 miles)
Drive
6h 45m
€130($130)
on demand709km (441 miles)

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Airports near Praiano

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

NAP
Naples International Airport (NAP)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Praiano
BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
197km (122 miles) from Praiano
CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
209km (130 miles) from Praiano