How to travel from Rome to Parma

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rome to Parma

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Parma among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $56.

Distance: 228 miles (367 km)

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$47

Average price

$29

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Cheapest

$125

Average price

5h 28m

Average total duration

4h 58m

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30m

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6h 21m

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5h 51m

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5h 42m

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2h 42m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.4 - 0.9kg

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1.1 - 2.2kg

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Italo

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from Rome to Parma

How to get from Rome to Parma by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Rome to Parma is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Itabus2126
    8:00 AM6h45
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    2:45 PMParma, Terminal Bus
    $501One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RegionaleETRUSCHI LINE 4128 · Regionale 18373 · Regionale 19256
    10:12 AM9h02
    Rome Termini
    7:14 PMParma station
    $491One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • ITAAZ2010
    7:00 AM1h10
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    8:10 AMMilan Linate Airport
    $851One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Italo9974+RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 3910
    9:05 AM3h26
    Rome Termini
    12:31 PMParma station
    $801One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleETRUSCHI LINE 4124 · Regionale 19340 · Regionale TTPER 19246
    6:12 AM8h02
    Rome Termini
    2:14 PMParma station
    $491One-way
    2 transfers
  • Italo9974+RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2470
    9:05 AM3h53
    Rome Termini
    12:58 PMParma station
    $801One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:40 AM6h20
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    5:00 PMParma, Terminal Bus
    $631One-way
    0 transfers
  • Itabus2402
    11:00 AM6h40
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    5:40 PMParma, Terminal Bus
    $631One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:10 PM7h14
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    7:24 PMParma, Terminal Bus
    $831One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ2014
    6:30 AM1h10
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    7:40 AMMilan Linate Airport
    $851One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ2016
    8:00 AM1h10
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    9:10 AMMilan Linate Airport
    $1021One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ2036
    10:30 AM1h10
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    11:40 AMMilan Linate Airport
    $1621One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Rome to Parma

Travel to Parma easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Rome to Parma.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Rome and Parma including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Parma is a bus with an average price of $12 (€10).

This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Parma:

A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Parma costing on average $22 (€18).

A bus is $43 (€35) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Parma costing on average $56 (€45).

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Parma is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Parma take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 38m.

Bus takes on average 5h 10m.

The distance from Rome to Parma is approximately 228 miles (367 km).
The average frequency per day from Rome to Parma is:
  • Around 39 trains per day.
  • Around 38 flights per day.
  • Around 14 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Parma as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rome to Parma:
  • Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Milan Linate Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Parma station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Parma, Terminal Bus.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rome to Parma, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ITA, Aeroitalia to go to Parma by flight.
  • Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, Infobus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl to go to Parma by bus.
  • Travel with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Regionale, Trenitalia to go to Parma by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rome to Parma with the following travel companies:
  • 11 direct flights per day with ITA, Aeroitalia.
  • 10 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi, BlaBlaCar, Autoservizi Salemi Srl.
  • 4 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte.
Omio customers who travel from Rome to Parma often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Bologna, Naples, Florence, Reggio Emilia. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Parma and these popular destinations at a great price.

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