How to get from Rome to Parma
- 368 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 5h 10m
- 20 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
5h 10m
direct
Bus
€21
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Rome to Parma. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 10m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 368 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
368 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €34Reading date not recorded | 7h 35m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €18Omio catalogue, Sep 26 | 5h 10mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€34Reading date not recorded7h 35m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€18Omio catalogue, Sep 265h 10m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Rome to Parma: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Rome Tiburtina → Parmabus
FlixBus·5h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Rome to Parma
FlixBus runs 20 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:15 and the last at 23:15.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 20 | 00:15 | 23:15 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Sep 26
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Trenitalia; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Rome to Parma works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Rome Tiburtina to Parma, about 5h 10m. In total it's roughly €21 over 5h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Rome to Parma: common questions
How long does it take to get from Rome to Parma?
The most useful route takes about 5h 10m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Rome to Parma?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:15 and the last at 23:15, from Rome Tiburtina, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Rome to Parma?
20 a day with FlixBus, between 00:15 and 23:15.
Which station does the bus from Rome to Parma leave from?
Rome Tiburtina with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Parma from Rome?
About 368 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Rome to Parma cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €21. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Rome to Parma?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Trenitalia.
Can you get from Rome to Parma without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 3h 11m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Rome to Parma?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Where to next
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026