What is the travel distance from Bologna to Parma?

Bologna and Parma are 54 miles (88 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Bologna to Parma start their journey at Bologna and wind up at Fermata dell'autobus Parma. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Parma?

Once in Parma, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Ducal Palace, Teatro Regio, Rocca Sanvitale with Disney Princesses, The Baptistery of Parma and Pinacoteca Stuard.

Bus Bologna to Parma from $5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bologna to Parma on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:55pm	Bologna Autostazione	1h 29m	7:24pm	Stazione de Parma	Cheapest
Bus	6:30pm	Bologna Autostazione	1h 10m	7:40pm	Stazione de Parma	Fastest
Bus	6:35am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 45m	8:20am	Fermata dell'autobus Parma	No tags
Bus	4:10am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 25m	5:35am	Fermata dell'autobus Parma	No tags
Bus	3:30am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 41m	5:11am	Fermata dell'autobus Parma	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Parma on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:55pm	Bologna Autostazione	1h 29m	7:24pm	Stazione de Parma	Cheapest
Bus	6:30pm	Bologna Autostazione	1h 10m	7:40pm	Stazione de Parma	Fastest
Bus	6:35am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 45m	8:20am	Fermata dell'autobus Parma	No tags
Bus	4:10am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 25m	5:35am	Fermata dell'autobus Parma	No tags
Bus	3:30am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 41m	5:11am	Fermata dell'autobus Parma	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Parma on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:10am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 15m	6:25am	Stazione de Parma	Cheapest
Bus	6:30pm	Bologna Autostazione	1h 10m	7:40pm	Stazione de Parma	Fastest
Bus	6:35am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 45m	8:20am	Fermata dell'autobus Parma	No tags
Bus	4:10am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 25m	5:35am	Fermata dell'autobus Parma	No tags
Bus	3:30am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 41m	5:11am	Fermata dell'autobus Parma	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Parma on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:10am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 15m	6:25am	Stazione de Parma	Cheapest
Bus	6:30pm	Bologna Autostazione	1h 10m	7:40pm	Stazione de Parma	Fastest
Bus	6:35am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 45m	8:20am	Fermata dell'autobus Parma	No tags
Bus	4:10am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 25m	5:35am	Fermata dell'autobus Parma	No tags
Bus	3:30am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 41m	5:11am	Fermata dell'autobus Parma	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Parma on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:55pm	Bologna Autostazione	1h 29m	7:24pm	Stazione de Parma	Cheapest
Bus	6:30pm	Bologna Autostazione	1h 10m	7:40pm	Stazione de Parma	Fastest
Bus	6:35am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 45m	8:20am	Fermata dell'autobus Parma	No tags
Bus	4:10am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 25m	5:35am	Fermata dell'autobus Parma	No tags
Bus	3:30am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 41m	5:11am	Fermata dell'autobus Parma	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Parma on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:10am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 15m	6:25am	Stazione de Parma	Cheapest
Bus	6:30pm	Bologna Autostazione	1h 10m	7:40pm	Stazione de Parma	Fastest
Bus	6:35am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 45m	8:20am	Fermata dell'autobus Parma	No tags
Bus	4:10am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 25m	5:35am	Fermata dell'autobus Parma	No tags
Bus	3:30am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 41m	5:11am	Fermata dell'autobus Parma	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Parma on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:55pm	Bologna Autostazione	1h 29m	7:24pm	Stazione de Parma	Cheapest
Bus	6:30pm	Bologna Autostazione	1h 10m	7:40pm	Stazione de Parma	Fastest
Bus	6:35am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 45m	8:20am	Fermata dell'autobus Parma	No tags
Bus	4:10am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 25m	5:35am	Fermata dell'autobus Parma	No tags
Bus	3:30am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 41m	5:11am	Fermata dell'autobus Parma	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:10 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Bologna to Parma

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Parma. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11carpool per day

1h 10mAverage Duration

54 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$9 - $40	Average Duration1h 25m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$14 - $50	Average Duration58m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$5 - $21	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bologna and Parma?

Stops in Bologna

A
Bologna
B
Piazza XX Settembre
Piazza XX Settembre, 6, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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C
Stazione Centrale
Viale Pietro Pietramellara, 63, 40121 Bologna, Italy
D
A14 Autostrada Adriatica
A14 - Autostrada Adriatica, 40069 Zola Predosa BO, Italy
E
Via Francesco Petrarca, 21
Via Francesco Petrarca, 21, 40033 Casalecchio di Reno BO, Italy
F
Area di Servizio Cantagallo
km. 198, Autostrada del Sole, , 40033 Casalecchio di Reno BO,, Italy

Stops in Parma

A
Fermata dell'autobus Parma
Viale Paolo Toschi, 1613, 43121 Parma PR, Italy
B
Stazione de Parma
Piazza Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa, 11, 43121 Parma PR, Italy
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C
Parma Fermata Dell'autobus
Str. Traversante Lupo, 5, 43122 Parma PR, Italy
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D
Parma - Fermata dell'autobus Centro-Parcheggio Scambiatore
Str. Cavour, 15, 43121 Parma PR, Italy
E
Parcheggio Nord
Parma, Parma (Park Scambiatore), 43122 Parma PR, Italy

Compare bus companies

Itabus

4/5946 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

FlixBus

3.5/511,437 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

MarinoBus

4/5896 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.3

Autolinee Federico

4.5/5331 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi4.4

GoOpti

4.5/5140 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi4

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,156 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bologna to Parma by bus

What is the travel distance from Bologna to Parma?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bologna to Parma?
What are the best sights and things to do in Parma?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/22

$8

11/23

$9

Today

$6

11/25

$6

11/26

$6

11/27

$6

11/28

$6

11/29

$6

The cheapest trip from Bologna to Parma was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $6

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

You can expect to pay from $6 to $29 for a bus ticket from Bologna to Parma based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 which is on 2025-11-27.

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.