The cheapest and fastest trains from Parma to Bologna
Cheapest price
€9
Average price
€11
Fastest journey
54 m
Average duration
56 m
Trains per day
57
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Parma 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 to Bologna will cost around €11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.
Of the 57 trains that leave Parma for Bologna on Sat, Jun 20, 57 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 87 km distance in an average of 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 54 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 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 TTPER 174173:58 PM1h12Parma station5:10 PMBologna Centrale€91One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce TTPER 24777:52 PM1h13Parma station9:05 PMBologna Centrale€91One-way0 transfers
Regionale TTPER 174151:58 PM1h12Parma station3:10 PMBologna Centrale€91One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 392112:27 PM0h58Parma station1:25 PMBologna Centrale€91One-way0 transfers
Regionale TTPER 39335:19 PM1h01Parma station6:20 PMBologna Centrale€91One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce TTPER 17017:41 AM0h54Parma station8:35 AMBologna Centrale€91One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce TTPER 17179:33 AM0h55Parma station10:28 AMBologna Centrale€91One-way0 transfers
Intercity 5997:06 PM0h56Parma station8:02 PMBologna Centrale€121One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 956111:41 PM0h56Parma station12:37 AMBologna Centrale€221One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 392112:27 PM0h58Parma station1:25 PMBologna Centrale€91One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Parma to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Parma to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 0m. 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 €5, and a train costs an average of €9.
Distance: 87 km
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Live departures
Parma to Bologna train times
The table below shows live departures for Parma to Bologna trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TTPER 34073 · Autobus TTPER B0847 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3917 | 10:27 AM Parma station | 2h04 | 12:31 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3921 | 12:27 PM Parma station | 0h58 | 1:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2463 | 1:02 PM Parma station | 1h08 | 2:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925 | 1:27 PM Parma station | 0h58 | 2:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17415 | 1:58 PM Parma station | 1h12 | 3:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927 | 2:27 PM Parma station | 0h58 | 3:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467 | 3:00 PM Parma station | 1h10 | 4:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 597 | 3:09 PM Parma station | 1h05 | 4:14 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3929 | 3:27 PM Parma station | 0h58 | 4:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17417 | 3:58 PM Parma station | 1h12 | 5:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3931 | 4:27 PM Parma station | 0h58 | 5:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 613 | 4:50 PM Parma station | 1h04 | 5:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 | 5:00 PM Parma station | 1h10 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 3933 | 5:19 PM Parma station | 1h01 | 6:20 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3935 | 5:27 PM Parma station | 0h58 | 6:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17419 | 5:58 PM Parma station | 1h12 | 7:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3937 | 6:27 PM Parma station | 0h58 | 7:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8823 | 6:43 PM Parma station | 0h59 | 7:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 | 7:00 PM Parma station | 1h16 | 8:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 599 | 7:06 PM Parma station | 0h56 | 8:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3939 | 7:27 PM Parma station | 0h58 | 8:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8825 | 7:43 PM Parma station | 0h59 | 8:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477 | 7:52 PM Parma station | 1h13 | 9:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 2091 | 8:27 PM Parma station | 0h58 | 9:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8829 | 8:43 PM Parma station | 0h59 | 9:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2479 | 9:00 PM Parma station | 1h10 | 10:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 3943 | 9:27 PM Parma station | 1h00 | 10:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17421 | 9:45 PM Parma station | 1h12 | 10:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 3945 | 10:27 PM Parma station | 1h01 | 11:28 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 765 | 10:33 PM Parma station | 1h02 | 11:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 755 | 11:07 PM Parma station | 0h59 | 12:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 11:34 PM Parma station | 0h59 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9561 | 11:41 PM Parma station | 0h56 | 12:37 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
Regionale TTPER 17401 | 4:25 AM Parma station | 1h07 | 5:32 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17403 | 6:00 AM Parma station | 1h10 | 7:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3905 | 6:15 AM Parma station | 1h14 | 7:29 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1797 | 6:45 AM Parma station | 1h15 | 8:00 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 603 | 6:51 AM Parma station | 1h06 | 7:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 18123 | 6:59 AM Parma station | 1h20 | 8:19 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9303 | 7:05 AM Parma station | 1h04 | 8:09 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3907 | 7:27 AM Parma station | 0h58 | 8:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1701 | 7:41 AM Parma station | 0h54 | 8:35 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 583 | 7:47 AM Parma station | 1h03 | 8:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 18113 | 7:55 AM Parma station | 1h03 | 8:58 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2493 | 8:06 AM Parma station | 0h58 | 9:04 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 1589 | 8:19 AM Parma station | 1h14 | 9:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1703 | 8:27 AM Parma station | 0h58 | 9:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8803 | 8:43 AM Parma station | 0h59 | 9:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 605 | 8:57 AM Parma station | 0h59 | 9:56 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1705 | 9:00 AM Parma station | 1h08 | 10:08 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1717 | 9:33 AM Parma station | 0h55 | 10:28 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1709 | 9:53 AM Parma station | 0h59 | 10:52 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17409 | 9:58 AM Parma station | 1h12 | 11:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Parma to Bologna
Trains from Parma to Bologna run on average 47 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €9 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
There are 46 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 87 km distance in 58m.
Distance 87 km |
Average train duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Trains per day 47 |
Direct trains 46 |
Fastest train 58m |
First train 12:20 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 91 days |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte from Parma to Bologna trainsRegionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte trains will get you between Parma and Bologna from €5. 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 to Bologna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Parma 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 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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