The cheapest and fastest coaches from Parma to Florence
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 14 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
137 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Parma to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Parma to Florence will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £9.
Of the 14 buses that leave Parma for Florence every day 12 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 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 40 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 Parma to Florence
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Parma to Florence 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 52m. 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 £12.
Distance: 137 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£12 Average Price Cheapest | £18 Average Price |
3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m 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
Parma to Florence bus times
The table below shows live departures for Parma to Florence coaches for today, Saturday 13 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TTPER 17411 · Autobus TTPER B0433 · Regionale 18463 | 03:25 Parma station | 4h08 | 07:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale TTPER 17403 · Autobus FI03V · TUSCANY LINE 18507 | 05:00 Parma station | 3h52 | 08:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3905+ BUS LP583+ TUSCANY LINE 18467 | 05:15 Parma station | 4h08 | 09:23 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Intercity 583+ BUS LP583+ Intercity 1523 | 05:38 Parma station | 3h34 | 09:12 Florence Rifredi | 2 changes | |
Intercity 603+ Autobus FI05V · TUSCANY LINE 18467 | 05:51 Parma station | 3h32 | 09:23 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale TTPER 17425 · Autobus TTPER B0437 · TUSCANY LINE 18489 | 06:41 Parma station | 3h43 | 10:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2067 · Autobus TTPER B0439 · Tuscany Line 18673 | 07:27 Parma station | 4h47 | 12:14 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Intercity 605+ Autobus TTPER B0439 · Tuscany Line 18673 | 07:53 Parma station | 4h21 | 12:14 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3913 · Autobus TTPER B0441 · TUSCANY LINE 18515 | 08:27 Parma station | 4h25 | 12:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
FlixBus | 09:15 Parma, Terminal Bus | 2h40 | 11:55 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915 · Autobus FI07V · Tuscany Line 18473 | 09:27 Parma station | 3h57 | 13:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
FlixBus | 09:40 Parma, Terminal Bus | 3h10 | 12:50 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 607+ Autobus FI07V · Tuscany Line 18473 | 09:54 Parma station | 3h30 | 13:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3917 · Autobus TTPER B0443 · Tuscany Line 18491 | 10:27 Parma station | 3h57 | 14:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3921 · Autobus FI09V · TUSCANY LINE 18477 | 11:27 Parma station | 3h56 | 15:23 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Intercity 609+ Autobus FI09V · TUSCANY LINE 18477 | 11:55 Parma station | 3h28 | 15:23 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
2125 | 12:10 Parma, Terminal Bus | 2h45 | 14:55 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925 · Autobus TTPER B0445 · Tuscany Line 18493 | 12:27 Parma station | 3h57 | 16:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927 · Autobus FI11V · Tuscany Line 18497 | 13:27 Parma station | 3h58 | 17:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3929 · Autobus TTPER B0447 · Tuscany Line 18481 | 14:27 Parma station | 3h58 | 18:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3931+ BUS LP594+ TUSCANY LINE 18529 | 15:27 Parma station | 3h25 | 18:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3931+ BUS LP594+ Intercity 1579 | 15:27 Parma station | 3h39 | 19:06 Florence Campo di Marte | 2 changes | |
Intercity 613+ Autobus FI13V · TUSCANY LINE 18531 | 15:50 Parma station | 4h02 | 19:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
FlixBus | 16:25 Parma, Terminal Bus | 2h45 | 19:10 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3935 · Autobus TTPER B0449 · TUSCANY LINE 18485 | 16:27 Parma station | 3h55 | 20:22 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale TTPER 17419+ BUS L599D+ Regionale 18695 | 16:58 Parma station | 3h45 | 20:43 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale TTPER 17419+ BUS L599D | 16:58 Parma station | 3h54 | 20:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3937 · Autobus FI15V · Tuscany Line 18487 | 17:27 Parma station | 3h59 | 21:26 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
3804 · 3897 | 18:10 Parma, Terminal Bus | 8h25 | 02:35 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3939 · Autobus TTPER B0499 · Tuscany Line 18539 | 18:27 Parma station | 4h23 | 22:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
063 · 055 | 20:55 Parma, Terminal Bus | 3h20 | 00:15 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 change | |
2421 | 22:05 Parma, Terminal Bus | 3h00 | 01:05 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 changesdirect | |
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2495 | 00:00 Parma, Terminal Bus | 3h10 | 03:10 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Parma to Florence
Buses from Parma to Florence run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 9 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 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, Infobus, Lirosi Linee from Parma to FlorenceYou can travel by bus between Parma to Florence with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, Infobus, 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: Parma to Florence coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Parma to Florence 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 Florence, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Parma and Florence
- 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
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 37, 72 Tram: T1
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