How much does a bus ticket from Parma to Bologna cost?

The bus ticket price from Parma to Bologna starts at R 150. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Parma to Bologna is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Parma to Bologna?

The average travel time between Parma and Bologna is around 1h 25m, although the fastest bus will take about 1h 15m. This is the time it takes to travel the 88 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Parma and Bologna?

The number of buses from Parma to Bologna can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 8 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Parma to Bologna by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Parma to Bologna?

When taking the bus from Parma to Bologna, you can travel comfortably and safely with Itabus, FlixBus, Autolinee Federico.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Parma to Bologna?

Buses travelling between Parma and Bologna leave from Fermata dell'autobus Parma or Stazione de Parma and arrive at Bologna, Piazza XX Settembre, Stazione Centrale.

Bus Parma to Bologna from R 94 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Parma to Bologna on 9 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
22:04	Fermata dell'autobus Parma	1h 41m	23:45	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
14:35	Stazione de Parma	1h 15m	15:50	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
21:55	Fermata dell'autobus Parma	1h 25m	23:20	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
13:10	Fermata dell'autobus Parma	1h 20m	14:30	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
16:45	Fermata dell'autobus Parma	1h 35m	18:20	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:47 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Parma to Bologna

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Bologna. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 84, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15carpool per day

1h 10mAverage duration

87 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 150 - R 945	Average duration1h 25m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 249 - R 765	Average duration1h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 84 - R 318	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Itabus

4/5941 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

FlixBus

3.5/511 240 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Autolinee Federico

4.5/5331 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.9

WiFi4.4

MarinoBus

4/5889 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.2

GoOpti

4.5/5140 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness4.9

WiFi4

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 100 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

IT Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Parma and Bologna?

Stops in Parma

A - Fermata dell'autobus Parma

B - Stazione de Parma

C - Parma Fermata Dell'autobus

D - Parma - Fermata dell'autobus Centro-Parcheggio Scambiatore

E - Parcheggio Nord

Stops in Bologna

A - Bologna

B - Piazza XX Settembre

C - Stazione Centrale

D - A14 Autostrada Adriatica

E - Via Francesco Petrarca, 21

F - Area di Servizio Cantagallo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Parma to Bologna by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Parma to Bologna cost?
The bus ticket price from Parma to Bologna starts at R 150. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Parma to Bologna is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Parma to Bologna?
The average travel time between Parma and Bologna is around 1h 25m, although the fastest bus will take about 1h 15m. This is the time it takes to travel the 88 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Parma and Bologna?
The number of buses from Parma to Bologna can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 8 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Parma to Bologna by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Parma to Bologna?
When taking the bus from Parma to Bologna, you can travel comfortably and safely with Itabus, FlixBus, Autolinee Federico.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Parma to Bologna?
Buses travelling between Parma and Bologna leave from Fermata dell'autobus Parma or Stazione de Parma and arrive at Bologna, Piazza XX Settembre, Stazione Centrale.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

07/11

R 200

08/11

R 200

Today

R 169

10/11

R 95

11/11

R 159

12/11

R 95

13/11

R 161

14/11

R 159

The cheapest trip from Parma to Bologna was searched and found on 10 Nov 2025 with a price of R 95

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Parma to Bologna as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 95 to R 962 for a bus ticket from Parma to Bologna based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 95, which is on 2025-11-10.

Usually MarinoBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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