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

The cheapest way to get from Como to Parma is to bus via Monza which costs €10 - €15 and takes 4h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Como to Parma is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Como and Parma?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Como and arriving at Parma. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Como and Parma?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Como S.Giovanni and arriving at Parma. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 18m.

How far is it from Como to Parma?

The distance between Como and Parma is 168 km. The road distance is 171 km.

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

The best way to get from Como to Parma without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs €40 - €90.

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

The train from Como S.Giovanni to Parma takes 2h 18m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Como to Parma bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Como to Parma train from?

Como to Parma train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Como S.Giovanni station.

Train or bus from Como to Parma?

The best way to get from Como to Parma is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs €40 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €21 and takes 3h 24m.

Where does the Como to Parma bus arrive?

Como to Parma bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Parma station.

Where does the Como to Parma train arrive?

Como to Parma train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Parma station.

Can I drive from Como to Parma?

Yes, the driving distance between Como to Parma is 171 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Como to Parma.

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

Book your Como to Parma train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Parma?

There are 686+ hotels available in Parma.

Como to Parma - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Como to Parma by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

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

Train (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Parmatrain Ec
2h 18m
€40–90
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Como to Parmabus 518
3h 24m
€10–21
Drive 171 km
1. Drive from Como to Parmacar 171 km
1h 55m
€27–39
Train via Milan
1. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain Re80 / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Parmatrain Ic
3h 5m
€33–100
Bus via Monza
1. Take the bus from Monza Via P. Borsellino e G. Falcone to Parma Bus Stationbus Autolinee Federico 201r 25tir
4h 41m
€11–14

Como to Parma by train (Trenitalia)

7Weekly Trains

2h 18mAverage Duration

€40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 168.4 km
Duration: 2h 18m

What companies run services between Como, Italy and Parma, Italy?

Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Como S.Giovanni to Parma once daily. Tickets cost €40–90 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Como to Parma once daily. Tickets cost €10–20 and the journey takes 3h 24m. Gruppo Di Maio also services this route twice a week.

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