- Must visit
Galleria Nazionale di Parma
A major art museum inside Palazzo della Pilotta, showing works from the Middle Ages to the modern era, including Parmigianino and Correggio.
Cheapest price on 29 Aug
£8
Average ticket price on 29 Aug
£10
Fastest journey on 29 Aug
48 m
Average journey duration on 29 Aug
51 m
Trains on 29 Aug
49
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Parma is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Parma will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
On Sat 29 Aug, we found 49 trains from Bologna to Parma, including 49 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 87 km distance in an average of 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 53 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 Veloce TTPER 2458
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3926
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2456
Regionale Veloce 3904
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470
InterCityNotte 752
Regionale TTPER 2066
Intercity 580
Intercity 596
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1734Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Parma among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 32m. 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 £8, while a coach costs an average of £8.
Distance: 87 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£8 Average Price Cheapest | £8 Average Price |
1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Parma trains for today, Friday 28 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916 | 14:33 Bologna Centrale | 0h58 | 15:31 Parma station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 608 | 15:04 Bologna Centrale | 1h00 | 16:04 Parma station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8818 | 15:18 Bologna Centrale | 0h55 | 16:13 Parma station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918 | 15:33 Bologna Centrale | 0h58 | 16:31 Parma station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478 | 15:50 Bologna Centrale | 1h08 | 16:58 Parma station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8820 | 16:18 Bologna Centrale | 0h55 | 17:13 Parma station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3920 | 16:33 Bologna Centrale | 0h58 | 17:31 Parma station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922 | 17:33 Bologna Centrale | 0h58 | 18:31 Parma station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2482 | 17:50 Bologna Centrale | 1h08 | 18:58 Parma station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 590 | 18:07 Bologna Centrale | 1h15 | 19:22 Parma station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17426 | 18:15 Bologna Centrale | 1h01 | 19:16 Parma station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3924 | 18:33 Bologna Centrale | 0h58 | 19:31 Parma station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2484 | 18:50 Bologna Centrale | 1h08 | 19:58 Parma station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 612 | 19:05 Bologna Centrale | 1h06 | 20:11 Parma station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3926 | 19:33 Bologna Centrale | 0h58 | 20:31 Parma station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2486 | 19:50 Bologna Centrale | 1h08 | 20:58 Parma station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3928 | 20:33 Bologna Centrale | 0h58 | 21:31 Parma station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 596 | 20:46 Bologna Centrale | 0h52 | 21:38 Parma station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 614 | 21:04 Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 22:08 Parma station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3930 | 21:33 Bologna Centrale | 0h58 | 22:31 Parma station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9330 | 22:16 Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 23:20 Parma station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 3934 | 22:33 Bologna Centrale | 0h59 | 23:32 Parma station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 29 August | |||||
Regionale TTPER 2066 | 5:00 Bologna Centrale | 0h50 | 5:50 Parma station | 0 changesdirect | |
InterCityNotte 752 | 5:06 Bologna Centrale | 0h48 | 5:54 Parma station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2454 | 5:28 Bologna Centrale | 0h57 | 6:25 Parma station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2456 | 5:40 Bologna Centrale | 0h58 | 6:38 Parma station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2458 | 5:53 Bologna Centrale | 1h05 | 6:58 Parma station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 2070 | 6:33 Bologna Centrale | 0h59 | 7:32 Parma station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2460 | 6:58 Bologna Centrale | 1h08 | 8:06 Parma station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8802 | 7:18 Bologna Centrale | 0h55 | 8:13 Parma station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3902 | 7:33 Bologna Centrale | 0h58 | 8:31 Parma station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462 | 7:50 Bologna Centrale | 1h08 | 8:58 Parma station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8804 | 8:18 Bologna Centrale | 0h55 | 9:13 Parma station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3904 | 8:33 Bologna Centrale | 0h58 | 9:31 Parma station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8806 | 9:18 Bologna Centrale | 0h55 | 10:13 Parma station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3906 | 9:33 Bologna Centrale | 0h58 | 10:31 Parma station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 580 | 9:46 Bologna Centrale | 0h51 | 10:37 Parma station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466 | 9:50 Bologna Centrale | 1h08 | 10:58 Parma station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3908 | 10:33 Bologna Centrale | 0h58 | 11:31 Parma station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 604 | 11:05 Bologna Centrale | 1h13 | 12:18 Parma station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910 | 11:33 Bologna Centrale | 0h58 | 12:31 Parma station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470 | 11:50 Bologna Centrale | 1h08 | 12:58 Parma station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3912 | 12:33 Bologna Centrale | 0h58 | 13:31 Parma station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914 | 13:33 Bologna Centrale | 0h58 | 14:31 Parma station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2474 | 13:50 Bologna Centrale | 1h08 | 14:58 Parma station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Bologna to Parma run on average 50 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 49 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 87 km distance in 58m.
Distance 87 km |
Average train duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 50 |
Direct trains 49 |
Fastest train 58m |
First train 0:20 |
Last train 23:52 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 49 days |
Discover the best of Parma — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Parma trip today.
A major art museum inside Palazzo della Pilotta, showing works from the Middle Ages to the modern era, including Parmigianino and Correggio.
This remarkable wooden court theatre from the 17th century is visited as part of the Pilotta complex. It is one of Parma’s most memorable interiors.
A compact museum dedicated to Arturo Toscanini, with documents and memorabilia tracing the life of the celebrated conductor born in Parma.
Parma’s main square is framed by civic buildings and cafés, with daily city life, events and easy access to the cathedral and surrounding streets.
A broad green park beside Palazzo della Pilotta, ideal for a relaxed walk with views of the palace and access to the historic centre.
A lively district across the Parma stream, known for traditional streets, churches and a more local atmosphere than the main tourist core.
Cured pork leg aged around the Parma hills. Its sweet, delicate flavour and strict traditional production make it the city’s signature speciality.
Hard, aged cow’s milk cheese from the Parma area, prized for its granular texture and savoury depth. A cornerstone of local cooking and table fare.
Fresh egg pasta stuffed with ricotta, Parmigiano Reggiano and herbs, traditionally served with butter and sage. A classic Parma first course.
Elegant restaurant near the centre with seasonal Emilian cooking, quality local produce and a more polished atmosphere for a longer meal.
Historic deli and restaurant known for Parma specialities, cured meats, fresh pasta and a refined but traditional setting in the city centre.
Long-running trattoria serving classic Parmigiano, prosciutto and handmade pasta in a relaxed, old-fashioned atmosphere popular with locals.
Moderate for Italy: hotels and dining are cheaper than Milan or Florence, while local buses and casual meals remain fairly affordable for visitors.
Service is often included or modest. Round up in cafés and taxis, and leave 5-10% in restaurants only for notably good service.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Parma 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 Parma, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bologna to Parma trains use the Bologna Centrale to Parma station pair. Use this guide to compare Bologna and Parma train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bologna Centrale is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, A Cafè, VyTA Boulangerie, Venchi, Scambio, Juice Bar, KFC, Dispensa Emilia, Lavazza, Mokà, & more
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
Luggage storage is luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Available at Bologna Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Centrale: 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.
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Excelsior, Millenn Hotel Bologna, UNA Hotels.
Bologna, Aeroporto is 5 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Aeroporto has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple options on site
Free wifi throughout the station. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Aeroporto.
Available at Bologna, Aeroporto: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Aeroporto: Fully accessible for disabled individuals.
Bologna S. Vitale is 2 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna S. Vitale has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Bologna S. Vitale.
ATMs are available at Bologna S. Vitale.
Available at Bologna S. Vitale: Parking, WC.
Available at Bologna S. Vitale: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna S. Vitale: Elevators, ramps.
Parma has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Angiol d'Or, Enoteca Fontana
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Parma. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Parma. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Parma: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Parma: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Parma: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include NH Parma, Hotel Torino, Hotel Button.
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