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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Parma is to bus which costs €27 - €85 and takes 8h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Parma is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Parma?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Parma station. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Parma Bus Station via Zurich Bus Station and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Parma?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Parma. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Parma via Brig, Domodossola and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

How far is it from Bern to Parma?

The distance between Bern and Parma is 385 km. The road distance is 440.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Parma without a car is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs €60 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Bern to Parma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Parma bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bern to Parma train from?

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

Train or bus from Bern to Parma?

The best way to get from Bern to Parma is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs €60 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €85 and takes 8h 47m.

Where does the Bern to Parma bus arrive?

Bern to Parma bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Bern to Parma train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bern to Parma?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Parma is 441 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Bern to Parma.

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

Book your Bern to Parma train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Bern to Parma bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Parma?

There are 781+ hotels available in Parma.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Bern 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 Bern to Brigtrain Ic8 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Parmatrain Fr
6h 41m
€61–151
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Zurich Bus Stationbus 106
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 107 / ...
3. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Parma Bus Stationbus
8h 47m
€27–85
Drive 440.6 km
1. Drive from Bern to Parmacar 440.6 km
5h 4m
€77–110
Train, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Parmatrain
6h 15m
€117–321
Train via Spiez
1. Take the train from Bern to Spieztrain Ic8 / ...
2. Take the train from Spiez to Domodossolatrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Parmatrain Fr
6h 45m
€45–163
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Wolhusentrain Re7 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lucerne to Parmabus
8h 58m
€48–71
Train, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane ZRH - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain
6h 12m
€127–365

Bern to Parma by train

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6h 41mAverage Duration

€61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 384.7 km
Duration: 6h 41m

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

You can take a train from Bern to Parma via Brig, Domodossola, and Milano Centrale in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Parma Bus Station via Zurich Bus Station and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 8h 47m.

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