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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Parma to Monterosso al Mare among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 4m. 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 £18, while a coach costs an average of £34.
Distance: 90 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£18 Average Price Cheapest | £34 Average Price | £36 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Parma to Monterosso al Mare:
A train is £17 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Parma to Monterosso al Mare costing on average £34.
Other travel options to Monterosso al Mare take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 32m.
Tickets start at around £18 compared to roughly £36 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £18. The journey takes 2h 34m versus 2h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Monterosso al Mare from Parma by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Parma to Monterosso al Mare 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 Monterosso al Mare are La Spezia, Portovenere, Levanto, Sestri Levante and Santa Margherita Ligure. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Monterosso al Mare on Omio.
La Spezia is a Ligurian port city known as the main gateway to the Cinque Terre. It blends naval history, a busy waterfront and a straightforward modern centre between the hills and the Gulf of La Spezia.
Portovenere is a colourful Ligurian harbour town known for its tall seafront houses and the church of San Pietro above the rocks. With medieval lanes, a small castle and views across the Gulf of Poets, it feels historic and maritime.
Levanto is a Ligurian coastal town known for its sandy beach, old centre and closeness to the Cinque Terre. It feels more lived-in and spacious than the neighbouring villages, with a mix of seaside holidays, surfing and walking.
Sestri Levante is a Ligurian seaside town known for the Bay of Silence and the Bay of Fairy Tales. Pastel houses, a compact old centre and a fishing heritage give it a calm, elegant character.
Santa Margherita Ligure is a stylish seaside town on the Ligurian coast, known for its pastel harbourfront and lively marina. It blends Riviera elegance with a relaxed local feel and is a handy base for visiting Portofino and nearby coves.
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This is compared to other travel options from Parma to Monterosso al Mare:
A train is £17 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Parma to Monterosso al Mare costing on average £34.
Other travel options to Monterosso al Mare take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 32m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Parma and Monterosso al Mare as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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