How to travel from Pescara to Parma, Italy

The distance between Pescara and Parma is around 440km (273 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Pescara to Parma 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 ParmaPescara if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Pescara (PSR) to Milan Linate (LIN) then take the train to Parma.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Train

Take the train to Parma.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Bus

Take the bus to Parma Largo Maestà del Taglio.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
Operated by

Satam Bus

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Drive

Drive to Parma.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance461km (287 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pescara and Parma

There are several options for getting from Pescara to Parma by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Pescara and Parma is around 440km (273 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 406km (252 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Pescara and Parma by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pescara to Parma is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Pescara and Parma, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pescara and Parma. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Pescara and Parma with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 3h 55m.

Trenitalia run train services between Pescara and Parma. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 55m, 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 Pescara and Parma. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Pescara and Parma with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 6hrs.

Satam Bus and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Pescara and Parma. Buses run twice a week and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pescara to Parma. We recommend that you fly from Pescara (PSR) to Milan Linate (LIN) then take the train to Parma. instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Parma is Parma Airport (PMF) (PMF) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Parma. Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) (BLQ) and Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) (BGY) 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 Pescara and Parma. The distance is around 461km (287 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pescara to Parma is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pescara and Parma

Transport options from Pescara to Parma
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 35m
€120($120)
every 3 hours652km (405 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 55m
€140($140)
every 3 hours649km (403 miles)
Train
3h 55m
€40($40)
every 3 hours440km (273 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6hrs
€60($60)
twice a week469km (291 miles)
Bus to Parma Via Villa Sant'Angelo7h 15m
€47($47)
twice a week475km (295 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€84($84)
on demand461km (287 miles)

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Airports near Parma

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

PMF
Parma Airport (PMF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Parma
BLQ
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
International Airport
Distance
82km (51 miles) from Parma
BGY
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
International Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Parma