There are 15 ways to get from Cardiff to Parma by train, plane, shuttle, train (Eurostar, Trenitalia), bus, car, car train, or car ferry
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Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, shuttle
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane BRS - BGY
- Take a shuttle bus from Orio al Serio Airport to Parma
8h 12m€229–669Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
cheapest- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane BRS - VCE
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain
9h 14m€85–292Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Eil
- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Parmatrain Ic
22h 12m€598–1,035Bus
- Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
- Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Parmabus 518 / ...
27h 50m€144–269Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Parmacar
16h 37m€369–486Train to London City Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, shuttle
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane LCY - LIN
- Take a shuttle bus from Milano Linate airport to Parma
8h 32m€309–952Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BRS - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Parmatrain
9h 20m€86–225Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, shuttle
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane LHR - LIN
- Take a shuttle bus from Milano Linate airport to Parma
8h 32m€316–874Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Verona Villafranca Airport, train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane BRS - VRN
- Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bologna centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain
8h 42m€101–331Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Pisa International Airport, train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane BRS - PSA
- Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain
9h 54m€117–337Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Verona Villafranca Airport, train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane BHX - VRN
- Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bologna centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain
9h 44m€156–390Train, bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Parmatrain Ic
23h 25m€224–412Train, bus via Brescia
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Brescia - North Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Brescia to Parmatrain R8
30h 14m€202–360Bus via Ghent
- Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Ghent Dampoortbus
- Take the bus from Gent to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Parma - Via delle Esposizionibus
30h 28mDrive, car ferry
- Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Parmacar
17h 39m€257–419
Cardiff to Parma by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Parma is to train and fly which costs €85 - €230 and takes 9h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Parma is to train and fly and shuttle which takes 8h 12m and costs €220 - €700.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Parma. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Parma via London Victoria Green Line Station, Brussels - Midi Train Station and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Parma. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Parma via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Amsterdam Centraal, Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 12m.
The distance between Cardiff and Parma is 1322 km.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Parma without a car is to train which takes 22h 12m and costs €600 - €1100.
It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Cardiff to Parma, including transfers.
Cardiff to Parma bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.
Cardiff to Parma train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Parma is to train which takes 22h 12m and costs €600 - €1100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €270 and takes 27h 50m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Parma, Italy?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Parma via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Amsterdam Centraal, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and Milano Centrale in around 22h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Parma via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria Green Line Station, Brussels - Midi Train Station, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 27h 50m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London City Airport to Milan Linate Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–290
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Milan Linate Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–220
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–140
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–140
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–140
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–140
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–140
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +386 1 320 4530
- info@goopti.com
- Website
- GoOpti
Shuttle from Orio al Serio Airport to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €160–450
- Website
- GoOpti
Shuttle from Milano Linate airport to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €150–410
- Website
- GoOpti
Shuttle from Milano Linate airport to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €150–410
- Website
- GoOpti
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.fr
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–65
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Cardiff to Parma bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Parma is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 3:47 AM in Cardiff and 4:47 AM in Parma.
Cardiff to Parma train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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