The distance between Parma and San Gimignano is around 232km (144 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Parma to San Gimignano by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out San Gimignano → Parma if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Poggibonsi.
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There are several options for getting from Parma to San Gimignano by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €35 ($35).
The distance between Parma and San Gimignano is around 232km (144 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 159km (99 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Parma and San Gimignano by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Parma to San Gimignano is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €35 ($35).
The cheapest way to travel between Parma and San Gimignano, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Parma and San Gimignano. We recommend that you drive to San Gimignano. instead which will take 2h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Parma and San Gimignano. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Parma to San Gimignano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Poggibonsi and Poggibonsi Fs [2]. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4hrs.
FlixBus and Itabus run regular bus services between Parma and San Gimignano. Buses run twice daily and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Parma to San Gimignano. We recommend that you take the bus to Poggibonsi. instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to San Gimignano is Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from San Gimignano. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Parma and San Gimignano. The distance is around 232km (144 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Parma to San Gimignano is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €21 ($21).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 4hrs | €21($21) | twice daily | 253km (157 miles) |
Bus to Florence Piazzale Montelungo | 4h 30m | €9($9) | once daily | 256km (159 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | €35($35) | on demand | 232km (144 miles) |
The following major airports near San Gimignano offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.