The cheapest and fastest trains from Parma station to Bologna
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
56 m
Average duration
57 m
Trains per day
52
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Parma station to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Parma station to Bologna will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 52 trains that leave Parma station for Bologna on Sun, Apr 05, 52 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Apr 05 the direct trains cover the 87 km distance in an average of 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 56 m .
On Sun, Apr 05 the slowest trains will take 58 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Regionale Veloce TTPER 39251:27 PM0h58Parma station2:25 PMBologna Centrale$121One-way0 transfers
Regionale TTPER 174077:55 AM1h15Parma station9:10 AMBologna Centrale$121One-way0 transfers
Regionale TTPER 394710:27 PM1h01Parma station11:28 PMBologna Centrale$121One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce TTPER 245911:00 AM1h10Parma station12:10 PMBologna Centrale$121One-way0 transfers
Regionale TTPER 174036:00 AM1h10Parma station7:10 AMBologna Centrale$121One-way0 transfers
Intercity 5997:06 PM0h56Parma station8:02 PMBologna Centrale$171One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 395312:27 PM0h57Parma station1:24 PMBologna Centrale$121One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce TTPER 39251:27 PM0h58Parma station2:25 PMBologna Centrale$121One-way0 transfers
Regionale TTPER 20918:27 PM0h58Parma station9:25 PMBologna Centrale$121One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce TTPER 39376:27 PM0h58Parma station7:25 PMBologna Centrale$121One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Parma station to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Parma station to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 54 miles (87 km)
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Live departures
Parma station to Bologna train times
The table below shows live departures for Parma station to Bologna trains for today, Saturday, April 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TTPER 3945 | 8:27 PM Parma station | 1h01 | 9:28 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 765 | 8:33 PM Parma station | 1h02 | 9:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 755 | 9:07 PM Parma station | 0h59 | 10:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 9:34 PM Parma station | 0h59 | 10:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, April 5 | |||||
Regionale TTPER 17401 | 2:25 AM Parma station | 1h07 | 3:32 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17403 | 4:00 AM Parma station | 1h10 | 5:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3905 | 4:15 AM Parma station | 1h14 | 5:29 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2451 | 4:45 AM Parma station | 1h20 | 6:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 603 | 4:51 AM Parma station | 1h06 | 5:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9303 | 5:05 AM Parma station | 1h04 | 6:09 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3907 | 5:27 AM Parma station | 0h58 | 6:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17425 | 5:41 AM Parma station | 1h05 | 6:46 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 583 | 5:47 AM Parma station | 1h03 | 6:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17407 | 5:55 AM Parma station | 1h15 | 7:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2493 | 6:06 AM Parma station | 0h58 | 7:04 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2067 | 6:27 AM Parma station | 0h58 | 7:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8803 | 6:43 AM Parma station | 0h59 | 7:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 605 | 6:53 AM Parma station | 1h03 | 7:56 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2455 | 7:00 AM Parma station | 1h13 | 8:13 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3913 | 7:27 AM Parma station | 0h58 | 8:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915 | 8:27 AM Parma station | 0h58 | 9:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 607 | 8:54 AM Parma station | 1h02 | 9:56 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2459 | 9:00 AM Parma station | 1h10 | 10:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3917 | 9:27 AM Parma station | 0h58 | 10:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3953 | 10:27 AM Parma station | 0h57 | 11:24 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 609 | 10:55 AM Parma station | 1h01 | 11:56 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2463 | 11:02 AM Parma station | 1h08 | 12:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925 | 11:27 AM Parma station | 0h58 | 12:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17415 | 11:58 AM Parma station | 1h12 | 1:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927 | 12:27 PM Parma station | 0h58 | 1:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467 | 1:00 PM Parma station | 1h10 | 2:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 597 | 1:09 PM Parma station | 1h05 | 2:14 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3929 | 1:27 PM Parma station | 0h58 | 2:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17417 | 1:58 PM Parma station | 1h12 | 3:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3931 | 2:27 PM Parma station | 0h58 | 3:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 613 | 2:50 PM Parma station | 1h04 | 3:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 | 3:00 PM Parma station | 1h10 | 4:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 3933 | 3:19 PM Parma station | 1h01 | 4:20 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3935 | 3:27 PM Parma station | 0h58 | 4:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17419 | 3:58 PM Parma station | 1h12 | 5:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3937 | 4:27 PM Parma station | 0h58 | 5:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8823 | 4:43 PM Parma station | 0h59 | 5:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 | 5:00 PM Parma station | 1h16 | 6:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 599 | 5:06 PM Parma station | 0h56 | 6:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3939 | 5:27 PM Parma station | 0h58 | 6:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8825 | 5:43 PM Parma station | 0h59 | 6:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477 | 5:52 PM Parma station | 1h13 | 7:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 2091 | 6:27 PM Parma station | 0h58 | 7:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8829 | 6:43 PM Parma station | 0h59 | 7:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2479 | 7:00 PM Parma station | 1h10 | 8:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 3943 | 7:27 PM Parma station | 1h00 | 8:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17421 | 7:45 PM Parma station | 1h12 | 8:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Parma station to Bologna
Trains from Parma station to Bologna run on average 43 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
There are 42 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:56, the last at 22:34. The fastest train covers the 54 miles (87 km) distance in 58m.
Distance 54 miles (87 km) |
Average train duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Trains per day 43 |
Direct trains 42 |
Fastest train 58m |
First train 4:56 AM |
Last train 10:34 PM |
Train companies: Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte from Parma station to Bologna trainsRegionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte trains will get you between Parma station and Bologna from $7 (€6). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Parma station to Bologna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Parma station to Bologna by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bologna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Parma station to Bologna
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Piazzale Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa.
- Angiol d'Or
- Enoteca Fontana
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- NH Parma
- Hotel Torino
- Hotel Button
- Located in the main hall
- 600 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for regional and high-speed trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Lines 2, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 21
- TEP buses available
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with several spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
- Ristorante Il Patio
- Trattoria Bonora
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Flyon Hotel
- Hotel Bologna Airport
- Hotel Del Borgo
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Several lines available connecting to Bologna city center
- Taxi services available
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