How to travel from San Gimignano to Parma, Italy

The distance between San Gimignano and Parma is around 232km (144 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from San Gimignano to Parma 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 ParmaSan Gimignano if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Parma.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
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Drive

Drive to Parma.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance232km (144 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Gimignano and Parma

There are several options for getting from San Gimignano to Parma by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €35 ($35).

The distance between San Gimignano and Parma is around 232km (144 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 159km (99 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from San Gimignano and Parma by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Gimignano to Parma is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €35 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between San Gimignano and Parma, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between San Gimignano and Parma. We recommend that you drive to Parma. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from San Gimignano and Parma. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from San Gimignano to Parma. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Poggibonsi Fs [2] and Poggibonsi. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between San Gimignano and Parma. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from San Gimignano to Parma. We recommend that you take the bus to Parma. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 San Gimignano and Parma. The distance is around 232km (144 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Gimignano to Parma is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €21 ($21).

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Transport options from San Gimignano to Parma
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 10m
€21($21)
twice daily250km (155 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
€35($35)
on demand232km (144 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