How to travel from Venice to Parma, Italy

The distance between Venice and Parma is around 247km (153 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Venice 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 Bologna Centrale and then to Parma.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)

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Bus

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

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Parma.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance247km (153 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Venice and Parma

There are several options for getting from Venice to Parma by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 2h 20m.

The distance between Venice and Parma is around 247km (153 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 173km (107 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Venice and Parma by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Venice to Parma is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €28 ($28).

The cheapest way to travel between Venice and Parma, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Venice and Parma. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Venice to Parma. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bologna Centrale. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Trenord run train services between Venice and Parma. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 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 Venice and Parma. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Venice 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 3h 35m.

FlixBus, Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl, Busitalia Simet S.p.A. and Autolinee Federico run regular bus services between Venice and Parma. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 3h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Venice to Parma. We recommend that you take the train to Bologna Centrale and then to Parma. instead which will take 2h 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 Venice and Parma. The distance is around 247km (153 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Venice to Parma is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €28 ($28).

How do I get from Venice to Parma

Compare travel optionsbetween Venice and Parma

Transport options from Venice to Parma
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 20m
€28($28)
every 4 hours250km (155 miles)
Train via Brescia3h 50m
€34($34)
once daily274km (170 miles)
Bus
3h 35m
€48($48)
5 times a day251km (156 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€38($38)
on demand247km (153 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