There are 5 ways to get from Merano to Parma by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Bologna
best- Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain Ic
5h 35m€40–152Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Meran to Bergamobus 407
- Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Airport to Parma Bus Stationbus 30 / ...
8h 14m€28–52Drive 266.8 km
- Drive from Merano to Parmacar 266.8 km
3h 3m€42–61Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Orio al Serio Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Orio al Serio Airport to Parma
6h 22m€278–547Train
- Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Bresciatrain Fr
- Take the train from Brescia to Parmatrain R8
7h 2m€38–69
Merano to Parma by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merano to Parma is to bus which costs €27 - €55 and takes 8h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Merano to Parma is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Parma station. However, there are services departing from Terme Merano and arriving at Parma Bus Station via Meran and Milan Bergamo Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Merano to Parma. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Parma via Bolzano Bozen and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Merano and Parma is 383 km. The road distance is 266.8 km.
The best way to get from Merano to Parma without a car is to train via Bologna which takes 5h 35m and costs €40 - €160.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Merano to Parma, including transfers.
Merano to Parma bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meran station.
Merano to Parma train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bolzano Bozen station.
The best way to get from Merano to Parma is to train via Bologna which takes 5h 35m and costs €40 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €55 and takes 8h 14m.
What companies run services between Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy and Parma, Italy?
You can take a train from Merano Meran to Parma via Bolzano Bozen and Bologna Centrale in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terme Merano to Parma Bus Station via Merano-Maia Bassa, Meran, Bergamo, and Milan Bergamo Airport in around 8h 14m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Brescia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27–60
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–21
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–70
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €45–70
- 2nd Class
- €26–35
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Brescia to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Meran to Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Milan Bergamo Airport to Parma Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Milan Bergamo Airport to Parma Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
- Phone
- +39 0471 305604
- info@suedtirolbus.it
- Website
- clevertransfer.eu
Shuttle from Merano to Orio al Serio Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €130–190
- Website
- https://clevertransfer.eu/en/
- Phone
- +386 1 320 4530
- info@goopti.com
- Website
- goopti.com
Shuttle from Orio al Serio Airport to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €140–360
- Website
- https://www.goopti.com/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Merano to Parma bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bergamo station.
Merano to Parma train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Parma is 267 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Merano to Parma.
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