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Compare bus and train for Como to Parma
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Como to Parma among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 91 miles (148 km)
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$18 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Travel optionsfrom Como to Parma
How to get from Como to Parma by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Como to Parma is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale TRENORD 25515 · Regionale TTPER 246510:36 AM3h10Como San Giovanni1:46 PMParma station$221One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
Regionale TRENORD 136 · S1 TRENORD 24037 · Regionale TTPER 246510:16 AM3h30Como Lago1:46 PMParma station$211One-way2 transfers
Fastest
Regionale TRENORD 25529+
FRECCIAROSSA 88255:36 PM2h05Como San Giovanni7:41 PMParma station$531One-way1 transfer
Other options
Regionale TRENORD 25513 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 24639:36 AM3h24Como San Giovanni1:00 PMParma station$221One-way1 transfer
S11 TRENORD 25039 · S9 TRENORD 24941 · Regionale TTPER 246510:50 AM2h56Como San Giovanni1:46 PMParma station$221One-way2 transfers
S11 TRENORD 25035 · S9 TRENORD 24905 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 24639:50 AM3h10Como San Giovanni1:00 PMParma station$221One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Como to Parma:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Como to Parma costing on average $18 (€14).
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 10m.
- Around 78 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Como and Parma as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Como San Giovanni and arrive in Parma station.
- Buses mostly depart from Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) and arrive in Parma, Terminal Bus.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio, Lirosi Linee to go to Parma by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) to go to Parma by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio, Lirosi Linee.
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