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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 train, with an average ticket price of €9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €9, while a bus costs an average of €9.
Distance: 87 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€9 Average price Cheapest | €9 Average price |
1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Parma to Bologna:
A train is €0.20 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Parma to Bologna costing on average €9.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 4m.
Travel optionsfrom Parma to Bologna
How to get from Parma to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Parma to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
212512:35 PM1h20Parma, Terminal Bus1:55 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€81One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
212512:35 PM1h20Parma, Terminal Bus1:55 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Intercity 5997:06 PM0h56Parma station8:02 PMBologna Centrale€121One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce 392112:27 PM0h58Parma station1:25 PMBologna Centrale€91One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce TTPER 39251:27 PM0h58Parma station2:25 PMBologna Centrale€91One-way0 transfers
Regionale TTPER 20918:27 PM0h58Parma station9:25 PMBologna Centrale€91One-way0 transfers
242111:05 PM1h35Parma, Terminal Bus12:40 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:40 AM1h20Parma, Terminal Bus1:00 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:40 AM1h25Parma, Terminal Bus12:05 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€101One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Parma to Bologna:
A train is €0.20 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Parma to Bologna costing on average €9.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 4m.
- Around 47 trains per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Parma and Bologna as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Parma station and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Parma, Terminal Bus and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, TTI Leonettibus to go to Bologna by bus.
- 46 direct trains per day with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte.
- 11 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, TTI Leonettibus.
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