What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Parma?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Parma is to bus via Milan which costs €27 - €90 and takes 7h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Parma?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Parma is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Parma?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel and arriving at Parma. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 10h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Parma?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Parma. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Parma via Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

How far is it from Basel to Parma?

The distance between Basel and Parma is 453 km. The road distance is 462.6 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Parma without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Parma without a car is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs €50 - €220.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Parma?

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Basel to Parma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Parma bus from?

Basel to Parma bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Parma train from?

Basel to Parma train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Parma?

The best way to get from Basel to Parma is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs €50 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus via Milan, which costs €27 - €90 and takes 7h 42m.

Where does the Basel to Parma bus arrive?

Basel to Parma bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Basel to Parma train arrive?

Basel to Parma train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.

Can I drive from Basel to Parma?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Parma is 463 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Basel to Parma.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Parma?

Book your Basel to Parma train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Parma?

Book your Basel to Parma bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Parma?

There are 772+ hotels available in Parma.

Basel to Parma - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Parma by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuganoEc
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to ParmaFr
6h 54m
€54–211
Bus via Milan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milano, Autostazione LampugnanoN524 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Parma507 / ...
7h 42m
€27–86
Drive 462.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Parma462.6 km
4h 52m
€80–115
Train, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)ZRH - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centrale
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Parma
6h 36m
€104–315
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIr36 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Ausstellungsstrasse to Parma Bus StationItabus
9h 47m
€47–106
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel to Parma
10h 50m
€40–60
Train, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)ZRH - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
6h 13m
€112–539

Basel to Parma by train

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6h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 453.1 km
Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Parma, Italy?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Parma via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Parma via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 7h 42m.

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