The cheapest and fastest coaches from Florence to Parma
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 10 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
137 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Florence to Parma is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence to Parma will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £10.
Of the 12 buses that leave Florence for Parma every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 137 km distance in an average of 2 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 40 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.
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Compare train and coach for Florence to Parma
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Parma among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. 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 coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 137 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£15 Average Price Cheapest | £16 Average Price |
3h 21m Average total duration 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Florence to Parma bus times
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Parma coaches for today, Monday 26 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 20:20 Florence | 8h05 | 04:25 Parma | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 27 January | |||||
054 · 062 | 01:15 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h20 | 04:35 Parma, Terminal Bus | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 06:15 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 2h45 | 09:00 Parma, Terminal Bus | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 34086 · Autobus FI680 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3912 | 08:09 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h22 | 12:31 Parma station | 2 changes | |
Regionale 34090 · Autobus TTPER B0402 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916 | 10:38 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h53 | 14:31 Parma station | 2 changes | |
FlixBus | 13:20 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 2h40 | 16:00 Parma, Terminal Bus | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:10 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h14 | 18:24 Parma, Terminal Bus | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:10 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 2h40 | 19:50 Parma, Terminal Bus | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Florence to Parma
Buses from Florence to Parma run on average 14 times per day, taking around 2h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 7 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 137 km distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 137 km |
Average bus duration 2h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: Itabus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Infobus, Marino Autolinee, Lirosi Linee from Florence to ParmaYou can travel by bus between Florence to Parma with Itabus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Infobus, Marino Autolinee, Lirosi Linee for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Florence to Parma coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence to Parma by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Parma, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Florence, Villa Costanza (Tram T1), which is located around 7.2 miles (11.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Parma, Terminal Bus, located 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Florence and Parma
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 37, 72 Tram: T1
- 06:00-21:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available near the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 12, 13, 17 Train: Firenze Santa Maria Novella
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