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

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Parma is to bus which costs €26 - €40 and takes 5h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Locarno to Parma is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Locarno and Parma?

No, there is no direct bus from Locarno to Parma. However, there are services departing from Locarno, Debarcadero and arriving at Parma via Bellinzona Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Locarno and Parma?

No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Parma. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Parma via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Locarno to Parma?

The distance between Locarno and Parma is 238 km. The road distance is 230 km.

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

The best way to get from Locarno to Parma without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs €50 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Locarno to Parma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Parma bus from?

Locarno to Parma bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Bellinzona Station.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Parma train from?

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

Train or bus from Locarno to Parma?

The best way to get from Locarno to Parma is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs €50 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 5h 38m.

Where does the Locarno to Parma bus arrive?

Locarno to Parma bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Parma station.

Where does the Locarno to Parma train arrive?

Locarno to Parma train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Locarno to Parma?

Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Parma is 230 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Locarno to Parma.

Where can I stay near Parma?

There are 754+ hotels available in Parma.

Locarno to Parma - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Locarno to Parma by train (Trenitalia), train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain Re80
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Parmatrain Ic
4h 24m
€52–149
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Locarno to Como S. Giovannitrain Re80
2. Take the bus from Como to Parmabus 518
5h 37m
€16–87
Drive 230 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Parmacar 230 km
2h 37m
€41–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona Station to Parmabus
5h 38m
€27–37

Locarno to Parma by train

82Weekly Trains

4h 24mAverage Duration

€52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 238 km
Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a train from Locarno to Parma via Milano Centrale in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, Gruppo Di Maio operates a bus from Bellinzona Station to Parma twice a week. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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