How to get from Bologna to Parma
- 88 km as the crow flies
- 12 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Bologna to Parma. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 15m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 88 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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88 km
Bologna to Parma: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Bologna → Parmabus
FlixBus·1h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Bologna to Parma
FlixBus runs 12 scheduled departures a day, the first at 03:10 and the last at 18:10.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 12 | 03:10 | 18:10 |
| FlixBus, Marino, Autolinee Federicobus | 4 | 04:10 | 18:10 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 03:10
- 04:10
- 05:10
- 11:00
- 12:00
- 15:55
- 16:10
- 16:55
- 17:10
- 17:15
- 17:55
- 18:10
All departuresFlixBus, Marino, Autolinee Federico
- 04:10
- 05:10
- 17:55
- 18:10
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, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Bologna to Parma works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Bologna to Parma, about 1h 15m. In total it's roughly €7 over 1h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Bologna to Parma: common questions
How long does it take to get from Bologna to Parma?
The most useful route takes about 1h 15m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Bologna to Parma?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 03:10 and the last at 18:10, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Bologna to Parma?
12 a day with FlixBus, between 03:10 and 18:10.
How far is Parma from Bologna?
About 88 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Bologna to Parma cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €7. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Bologna to Parma?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bologna 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.
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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: 3 Oct 2026