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How to get fromColombo to Parmaby plane, train, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Colombo to Parma by plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane plane CMB - BLQ
    2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain train
    14h 51m
    €373–799

  2. Fly to Fiumicino International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane CMB - FCO
    2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Bologna Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain train
    16h 20m
    €351–693

  3. Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane plane CMB - BGY
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Orio al Serio Airport to Parmashuttle bus
    15h 52m
    €504–1,289

  4. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane CMB - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Parmatrain train
    15h 22m
    €411–1,965

  5. Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane plane CMB - VCE
    2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain train
    16h 52m
    €380–754

  6. Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane CMB - LIN
    2. Take the train from Milano Rogoredo to Parmatrain train
    16h 28m
    €398–1,163

  7. Fly to Verona Villafranca Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane plane CMB - VRN
    2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bologna Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain train
    20h 11m
    €551–1,787

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration13h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€451Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,886.5 km
  • Duration: 14h 51m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Parma, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Parma. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), walk to Bologna Aeroporto, take the train to Bologna Centrale FS, walk to Bologna Centrale, then take the train to Parma. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY), walk to Orio al Serio Airport, then take the shuttle to Parma.

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