There are 6 ways to get from Parma to Colmar by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, train, 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
best- Take the train from Parma to Zuerich HbEc
- Take the train from Zürich HB to MulhouseTgv
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to ColmarTer
8h 21m€137–223Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Parma to Milano, Autostazione LampugnanoN410 / ...
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to ColmarBlaBlaCar Bus
9h 30m€31–95Drive 526.9 km
- Drive from Parma to Colmar526.9 km
5h 30m€81–117Train, fly
- Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)BLQ - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmar
8h 2m€147–591Train via Milan
- Take the train from Parma to Milano CentraleFr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich HbEc
- Take the train from Zürich HB to MulhouseTgv
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to ColmarTer
8h 32m€122–239Bus via Lugano
- Take the bus from Parma Bus Station to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo CianiItabus
- Take the bus from Lugano to ColmarBlaBlaCar Bus
10h 8m€51–139
Parma to Colmar by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Parma to Colmar is to bus which costs €30 - €95 and takes 9h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Parma to Colmar is to drive which takes 5h 30m and costs €80 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Parma to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Parma and arriving at Colmar via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Parma to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Parma and arriving at Colmar via Zürich HB and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
The distance between Parma and Colmar is 539 km. The road distance is 526.9 km.
The best way to get from Parma to Colmar without a car is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs €130 - €230.
It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Parma to Colmar, including transfers.
Parma to Colmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Parma station.
Parma to Colmar train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Parma station.
The best way to get from Parma to Colmar is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs €130 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €95 and takes 9h 30m.
What companies run services between Parma, Italy and Colmar, France?
You can take a train from Parma to Colmar via Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, Mulhouse, and Mulhouse Ville in around 8h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parma to Colmar via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 9h 30m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–420
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Zurich Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–330
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Parma to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €90–130
- 2nd Class
- €80–110
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–70
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €45–70
- 2nd Class
- €26–35
Train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €70–110
- 2nd Class
- €55–75
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–13
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–12
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Parma to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Parma to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–40
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–260
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €250–260
- Couchette Carriage
- €120–140
- Seating Carriage
- €25–35
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Parma to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €26–75
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Parma to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–20
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
Bus from Parma Bus Station to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €22–95
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
Bus from Parma to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Schedules at
- autolineefederico.it
- Phone
- +39 080 3112335
- info@marinobus.it
- Website
- marinobus.it
Bus from Parma to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://marinobus.it/en/
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Lugano to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Parma to Colmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Parma to Colmar train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parma to Colmar is 527 km. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Parma to Colmar.
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