How to travel from Salerno to Parma, Italy

The distance between Salerno and Parma is around 698km (434 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Salerno 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 ParmaSalerno if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Napoli Centrale, plane

Take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Verona (VRN) then take the train to Bologna Centrale and then to Parma.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Train

Take the train to Reggio Emilia.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)

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Bus

Take the bus to Parma.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)

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Drive

Drive to Parma.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Distance698km (434 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salerno and Parma

There are several options for getting from Salerno to Parma by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Salerno and Parma is around 698km (434 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 584km (363 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Salerno and Parma by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salerno to Parma is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Salerno and Parma, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Salerno and Parma. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Salerno and Parma with no changeovers required. The train runs 6 times a week and takes 8h 45m.

ItaloTreno and Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Salerno and Parma. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 20m, 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 Salerno and Parma. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Salerno and Parma with no changeovers required. The bus runs once a week and takes 10h 10m.

FlixBus, Sita Sud, Societa Lagonegrese Automobilistica S.R.L., Itabus and TTI Leonettibus SRL run regular bus services between Salerno and Parma. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salerno to Parma. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) then take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Parma. instead which will take 4h 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 Salerno and Parma. The distance is around 698km (434 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salerno to Parma is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €64 ($64).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Salerno and Parma

Transport options from Salerno to Parma
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Napoli Centrale, plane + 3 similar
4hrs
€100($100)
every 4 hours847km (526 miles)
Train to Napoli Centrale, plane4h 25m
€90($90)
every 4 hours880km (547 miles)
Train to Napoli Centrale, plane4h 30m
€86($86)
every 4 hours847km (527 miles)
Train and Plane4h 35m
€76($76)
every 4 hours925km (575 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 20m
€64($64)
every 4 hours707km (439 miles)
Train to Parma8h 45m
€85($85)
6 times a week702km (436 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
8h 35m
€44($44)
3 times a week713km (443 miles)
Bus to Parma, Viale Toschi10h 10m
€45($45)
once a week756km (470 miles)
Bus via Napoli10h 35m
€60($60)
every 20 mins751km (466 miles)
Drive
6h 20m
€105($105)
on demand698km (434 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