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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Parma among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £94 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £94, while a flight costs an average of £162.
Distance: 785 km
Most popular Flight | Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£162 Average Price | £98 Average Price | £94 Average Price Cheapest | £86 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 17h 27m Average total duration 16h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 43m Average total duration 20h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Palermo to Parma, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Parma:
A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Parma costing on average £98.
A coach is £69 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Palermo to Parma costing on average £162.
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Train takes on average 17h 27m.
Coach takes on average 20h 43m.
You'll arrive about 12h 18m sooner (2h 1m by flight vs 14h 19m by car). Tickets start at around £162 compared to roughly £86 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Parma from Palermo by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Palermo to Parma is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Parma are Bologna, Modena, Reggio Emilia, Milan and Piacenza. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Parma on Omio.
Bologna is known for its porticoes, medieval centre and one of Europe’s oldest universities. The city feels lively yet grounded, with red-brick streets, elegant piazzas and a food culture that shapes daily life.
Modena is known for its Romanesque cathedral, traditional balsamic vinegar and its links to Ferrari and Luciano Pavarotti. Its arcaded centre and well-rooted food culture give the city a polished but relaxed feel.
Reggio Emilia is known for elegant squares, rich Emilian cooking and the Reggio Emilia approach to early years education. Its compact historic centre feels polished and local, with arcades, markets and civic buildings shaping daily life.
Milan is Italy’s capital of fashion and finance, with a polished, modern feel. The Duomo, La Scala and aperitivo culture sit alongside renowned art and design.
Piacenza is known for its Roman roots, handsome historic centre and rich Emilia-Romagna food culture. Palaces, churches and lively piazzas give the city a grounded, local character.
Travel to Parma easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Palermo to Parma.
This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Parma:
A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Parma costing on average £98.
A coach is £69 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Palermo to Parma costing on average £162.
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Train takes on average 17h 27m.
Coach takes on average 20h 43m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Palermo and Parma as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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