The distance between Trieste and Parma is around 386km (240 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Trieste 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.
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Take the train to Venezia Mestre then Bologna Centrale and then to Parma.
Fly from Trieste (TRS) to Bologna (BLQ) then take the train to Parma.
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Take the bus to Bologna and then to Parma Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Trieste to Parma by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €41 ($41) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €59 ($59).
The distance between Trieste and Parma is around 386km (240 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 287km (179 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Trieste and Parma by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Trieste to Parma is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €59 ($59).
The cheapest way to travel between Trieste and Parma, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €41 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Trieste and Parma. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Trieste to Parma. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Venezia Mestre and Bologna Centrale. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4hrs.
Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Trieste and Parma. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Trieste and Parma. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Trieste to Parma. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bologna. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.
Florentia Bus, Itabus, FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl, Busitalia Simet S.p.A. and Autolinee Federico run regular bus services between Trieste and Parma. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Trieste to Parma. We recommend that you fly from Trieste (TRS) to Bologna (BLQ) then take the train to Parma. instead which will take 4h 15m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Trieste and Parma. The distance is around 392km (244 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Trieste to Parma is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €41 ($41).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4hrs | €41($41) | every 4 hours | 386km (240 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 15m | €645($650) | every 4 hours | 1,374km (854 miles) |
Bus | 5h 45m | €115($115) | once daily | 411km (255 miles) |
Drive | 3h 40m | €59($59) | on demand | 392km (244 miles) |
Florentia Bus
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Busitalia Simet S.p.A.
Tayaran Jet
The following major airports near Parma offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.