How to travel from Rimini to Parma, Italy

The distance between Rimini and Parma is around 201km (125 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Rimini to Parma 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

Take the train to Parma.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bologna and then to Parma Bus Station.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Parma.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance215km (134 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rimini and Parma

There are several options for getting from Rimini to Parma by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 1h 50m.

The distance between Rimini and Parma is around 201km (125 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 196km (122 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Rimini and Parma by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rimini to Parma is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €24 ($24).

The cheapest way to travel between Rimini and Parma, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rimini and Parma. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Rimini and Parma with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 50m.

Trenitalia run train services between Rimini and Parma. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 50m, 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 Rimini and Parma. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rimini to Parma. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bologna. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

FlixBus, Itabus, Autokar Polska, Società Autocooperative Trasporti Italiani S.p.A., Autoservizi Salemi Srl, Busitalia Simet S.p.A. and Autolinee Federico run regular bus services between Rimini and Parma. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 2h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rimini to Parma. We recommend that you take the train to Parma. instead which will take 1h 50m.

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 Rimini and Parma. The distance is around 215km (134 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rimini to Parma is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around €24 ($24).

How do I get from Rimini to Parma

Compare travel optionsbetween Rimini and Parma

Transport options from Rimini to Parma
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 50m
€24($24)
every 4 hours201km (125 miles)
Bus
2h 55m
€46($46)
5 times a day213km (133 miles)
Drive
2hrs
€33($33)
on demand215km (134 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