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

The cheapest way to get from Novara to Parma is to bus via Saronno which costs €14 - €23 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Novara to Parma is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs €27 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Novara and Parma?

No, there is no direct bus from Novara to Parma station. However, there are services departing from Novara, P.za Garibaldi and arriving at Parma Bus Station via Milan Malpensa Terminal 2 Arrivals. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Novara and Parma?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Novara and arriving at Parma. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 8m.

How far is it from Novara to Parma?

The distance between Novara and Parma is 176 km. The road distance is 176.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Novara to Parma without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs €19 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Novara to Parma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Novara to Parma bus from?

Novara to Parma bus services, operated by Flibco, depart from Novara, P.za Garibaldi station.

Where do I catch the Novara to Parma train from?

Novara to Parma train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Novara station.

Train or bus from Novara to Parma?

The best way to get from Novara to Parma is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs €19 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus via Saronno, which costs €14 - €23 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Novara to Parma bus arrive?

Novara to Parma bus services, operated by Flibco, arrive at Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Novara to Parma train arrive?

Novara to Parma train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Novara to Parma?

Yes, the driving distance between Novara to Parma is 176 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Novara to Parma.

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

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

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

There are 5 ways to get from Novara to Parma by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, 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 Novara to Milano Centraletrain 2015 / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Parmatrain Ic
3h 8m
€19–50
Bus via Saronno
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saronno to Parmabus 518
4h 30m
€14–23
Night train
1. Take the night train from Novara to Parmanighttrain Ini
2h 8m
€16–35
Drive 176.2 km
1. Drive from Novara to Parmacar 176.2 km
1h 48m
€28–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Novara, P.za Garibaldi to Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2bus flibco
2. Take the bus from Milan Malpensa Terminal 2 Arrivals to Parma Bus Stationbus Itabus
4h 40m
€17–33

Novara to Parma by train (Trenitalia)

85Weekly Trains

3h 8mAverage Duration

€19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 176.4 km
Duration: 3h 8m

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

You can take a train from Novara to Parma via Milano Centrale in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Saronno to Parma once daily. Tickets cost €10–18 and the journey takes 2h 49m.

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