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

The cheapest way to get from Parma to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 120 and takes 9h 5m.

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 70 - SFr 110.

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 Aosta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

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 which takes 5h 15m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m 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 FlixBus, depart from Parma station.

Where do I catch the Parma to Bern train from?

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

Train or bus from Parma to Bern?

The best way to get from Parma to Bern is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 120 and takes 9h 5m.

Where does the Parma to Bern bus arrive?

Parma to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aosta station.

Where does the Parma to Bern train arrive?

Parma to Bern train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, 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?

Book your Parma to Bern train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Parma to Bern bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 337+ hotels available in Bern.

Parma to Bern - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Parma to Bern by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, 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 (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Parma to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Berntrain Ec
5h 15m
CHF 66–142
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parma to Aostabus 507
2. Take the bus from Aosta to Bernbus N506
9h 5m
CHF 39–115
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Parma to Lucernebus
2. Take the train from Luzern to Berntrain Ir15 / ...
7h 46m
CHF 47–84
Drive 441.4 km
1. Drive from Parma to Berncar 441.4 km
5h 6m
CHF 72–103
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 13m
CHF 118–347
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
6h 46m
CHF 110–291
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 16m
CHF 119–426

Parma to Bern by train (Trenitalia)

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5h 15mAverage Duration

CHF 66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 385 km
Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a train from Parma to Bern via Milano Centrale in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parma to Bern via Aosta in around 9h 5m.

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