The cheapest and fastest trains from Parma to Bologna
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
58 m
Average duration
58 m
Trains per day
52
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Parma to Bologna will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 52 trains that leave Parma for Bologna every day 52 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 87 km distance in an average of 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 58 m .
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 Veloce TTPER 2459
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3911
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2463
Regionale TTPER 17403
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3911
Regionale Veloce 3921
Regionale TTPER 2091
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3937Travel Information
Compare coach and train 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 coach 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 coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £7.
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, Thursday 26 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3917 | 10:27 Parma station | 0h58 | 11:25 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17413 | 10:58 Parma station | 1h12 | 12:10 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3921 | 11:27 Parma station | 0h58 | 12:25 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 609 | 11:55 Parma station | 1h01 | 12:56 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2463 | 12:02 Parma station | 1h13 | 13:15 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925 | 12:27 Parma station | 0h58 | 13:25 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17415 | 12:58 Parma station | 1h12 | 14:10 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927 | 13:27 Parma station | 0h58 | 14:25 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467 | 14:00 Parma station | 1h15 | 15:15 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 597 | 14:09 Parma station | 1h05 | 15:14 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3929 | 14:27 Parma station | 0h58 | 15:25 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17417 | 14:58 Parma station | 1h12 | 16:10 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3931 | 15:27 Parma station | 0h58 | 16:25 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 613 | 15:50 Parma station | 1h04 | 16:54 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 | 16:00 Parma station | 1h15 | 17:15 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 3933 | 16:19 Parma station | 1h06 | 17:25 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3935 | 16:27 Parma station | 0h58 | 17:25 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17419 | 16:58 Parma station | 1h12 | 18:10 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3937 | 17:27 Parma station | 0h58 | 18:25 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8823 | 17:43 Parma station | 0h59 | 18:42 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 | 18:00 Parma station | 1h21 | 19:21 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 599 | 18:06 Parma station | 0h56 | 19:02 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3939 | 18:27 Parma station | 0h58 | 19:25 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8825 | 18:43 Parma station | 0h59 | 19:42 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477 | 18:52 Parma station | 1h13 | 20:05 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 2091 | 19:27 Parma station | 0h58 | 20:25 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8829 | 19:43 Parma station | 0h59 | 20:42 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2479 | 20:00 Parma station | 1h15 | 21:15 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 3943 | 20:27 Parma station | 1h05 | 21:32 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
InterCityNotte 35567 | 20:36 Parma station | 1h14 | 21:50 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17421 | 20:45 Parma station | 1h12 | 21:57 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
InterCityNotte 35545 | 21:07 Parma station | 0h59 | 22:06 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 3945 | 21:27 Parma station | 1h06 | 22:33 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 22:34 Parma station | 1h04 | 23:38 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 27 February | |||||
Regionale TTPER 17401 | 03:25 Parma station | 1h07 | 04:32 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17403 | 05:00 Parma station | 1h10 | 06:10 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3905 | 05:15 Parma station | 1h14 | 06:29 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2451 | 05:45 Parma station | 1h25 | 07:10 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 603 | 05:51 Parma station | 1h06 | 06:57 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9303 | 06:05 Parma station | 1h04 | 07:09 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17405 | 06:15 Parma station | 0h59 | 07:14 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3907 | 06:27 Parma station | 0h58 | 07:25 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17425 | 06:41 Parma station | 1h10 | 07:51 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 583 | 06:47 Parma station | 1h03 | 07:50 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17407 | 06:55 Parma station | 1h20 | 08:15 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2067 | 07:27 Parma station | 0h58 | 08:25 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8803 | 07:43 Parma station | 0h59 | 08:42 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 605 | 07:53 Parma station | 1h03 | 08:56 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2455 | 08:00 Parma station | 1h18 | 09:18 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3911 | 08:27 Parma station | 0h58 | 09:25 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17409 | 08:58 Parma station | 1h12 | 10:10 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915 | 09:27 Parma station | 0h58 | 10:25 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 607 | 09:54 Parma station | 1h02 | 10:56 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2459 | 10:00 Parma station | 1h15 | 11:15 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
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 £7 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 47 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 87 km distance in 56m.
Distance 87 km |
Average train duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 47 |
Direct trains 47 |
Fastest train 56m |
First train 00:20 |
Last train 23:55 |
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: Parma to Bologna train
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
Important Stations and Airports in Parma and 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
- Free parking available near the station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Free of charge
- San Ruffillo House
- Hotel Il Guercino
- Hotel Porta San Mamolo
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms and a small waiting area.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
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