How to travel from Udine to Parma, Italy

The distance between Udine and Parma is around 364km (226 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Udine 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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Train

Take the train to Venezia Mestre then Bologna Centrale and then to Parma.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)

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Plane and Train

Fly from Trieste (TRS) to Bologna (BLQ) then take the train to Parma.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €645($650)
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Bus

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

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Parma.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance364km (226 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Udine and Parma

There are several options for getting from Udine 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 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €55 ($55).

The distance between Udine and Parma is around 364km (226 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 267km (166 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Udine and Parma by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Udine to Parma is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €55 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Udine 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 Udine and Parma. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Udine 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 4h 10m.

Trenitalia, Railjet, ItaloTreno and Trenord run train services between Udine and Parma. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Udine and Parma. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Udine to Parma. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bologna. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

FlixBus, RegioJet, Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl, Busitalia Simet S.p.A. and Autolinee Federico run regular bus services between Udine and Parma. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Udine to Parma. We recommend that you fly from Trieste (TRS) to Bologna (BLQ) then take the train to Parma. instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 Udine and Parma. The distance is around 364km (226 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Udine to Parma is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Udine and Parma

Transport options from Udine to Parma
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 10m
€40($40)
every 4 hours368km (228 miles)
Train via Venezia S. Lucia6hrs
€46($46)
once daily409km (254 miles)
Plane and Train
4h 20m
€645($650)
every 4 hours1,382km (859 miles)
Bus
5h 50m
€55($55)
twice daily384km (239 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
€55($55)
on demand364km (226 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