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How to get fromLugano to Parmaby bus, train (Trenitalia) or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lugano to Parma by bus, train (Trenitalia), or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lugano to Parmabus bus
    3h 20m
    €16–24
  2. Bus via Como

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Como to Parmabus bus 518
    4h 57m
    €14–24
  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train Re80
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Parmatrain train Ic
    3h 43m
    €45–92
  4. Drive 201.2 km

    1. Drive from Lugano to Parmacar car 201.2 km
    2h 13m
    €35–50

Lugano to Parma by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration3h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket€16Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Parma, Italy?

Gruppo Di Maio operates a bus from Lugano to Parma twice a week. Tickets cost €16–24 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lugano to Parma via Milano Centrale in around 3h 43m.

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