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

The cheapest way to get from Parma to Bern is to drive which costs SFr 65 - SFr 100 and takes 5h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Parma to Bern is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 100.

Is there a direct bus between Parma and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Parma to Bern. However, there are services departing from Parma and arriving at Bern via Milan and Aosta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Parma and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Parma to Bern. However, there are services departing from Parma and arriving at Bern via Milano Centrale, Domodossola and Spiez. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

How far is it from Parma to Bern?

The distance between Parma and Bern is 385 km. The road distance is 441.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Parma to Bern without a car is to train via Spiez which takes 6h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Parma to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Parma to Bern bus from?

Parma to Bern bus services, operated by Itabus, depart from Parma station.

Where do I catch the Parma to Bern train from?

Parma to Bern train services, operated by Fs, depart from Parma station.

Train or bus from Parma to Bern?

The best way to get from Parma to Bern is to train via Spiez which takes 6h 25m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 10m.

Where does the Parma to Bern bus arrive?

Parma to Bern bus services, operated by Itabus, arrive at Milano station.

Where does the Parma to Bern train arrive?

Parma to Bern train services, operated by Fs, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Parma to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Parma to Bern is 441 km. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Parma to Bern.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 139+ hotels available in Bern.

Parma to Bern - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Parma to Bern by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Spiez
best
1. Take the train from Parma to Milano Centraletrain Fr / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Domodossolatrain
3. Take the train from Domodossola to Spieztrain Ec / ...
4. Take the train from Spiez to Berntrain Ic8 / ...
6h 25m
Drive 441.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Parma to Berncar 441.4 km
5h 6m
CHF 70–101
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Parma to Lucernebus
2. Take the train from Luzern to Berntrain Ir15 / ...
7h 48m
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Parma to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
5h 42m
Train
1. Take the train from Parma to Milano Centraletrain Fr / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Domodossolatrain
3. Take the train from Brig to Berntrain Ic8 / ...
6h 35m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parma to Milanobus
2. Take the bus from Milan to Aostabus
3. Take the bus from Aosta to Bernbus
9h 10m
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BLQ - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
6h 14m
Train, train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
3. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FLR - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
7h 20m

Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

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1h 2mAverage Duration

CHF 52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 384.8 km
Duration: 6h 25m

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

You can take a train from Parma to Bern via Milano Centrale, Domodossola, and Spiez in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parma to Bern via Milan and Aosta in around 9h 10m.

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