There are 4 ways to get from Parma to Geneva by train (Trenitalia), 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 (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Parma to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genevetrain Ec
6h 16mCHF 81–162Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Parma to Genevabus 507
7h 35mCHF 28–80Drive 445 km
- Drive from Parma to Genevacar 445 km
4h 45mCHF 70–101Train, fly
- Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BLQ - GVA
6h 18mCHF 63–241
Parma to Geneva by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Parma to Geneva is to bus which costs SFr 28 - SFr 80 and takes 7h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Parma to Geneva is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 110.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Parma and arriving at Geneva. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Parma to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Parma and arriving at Geneve via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
The distance between Parma and Geneva is 486 km. The road distance is 445 km.
The best way to get from Parma to Geneva without a car is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 170.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Parma to Geneva, including transfers.
Parma to Geneva bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Parma station.
Parma to Geneva train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Parma station.
The best way to get from Parma to Geneva is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 28 - SFr 80 and takes 7h 35m.
What companies run services between Parma, Italy and Geneva, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Parma to Geneve via Milano Centrale in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Parma to Geneva once daily. Tickets cost CHF 29–80 and the journey takes 7h 35m. Sellitto also services this route 3 times a week.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Geneva International Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–280
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Geneva International Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–130
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Geneva International Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–300
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Geneva International Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–340
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Geneva International Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–320
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Geneva International Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–130
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Parma to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–45
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–21
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Parma to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–18
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–12
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–120
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 85–120
- 2nd Class
- CHF 70–100
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 24–65
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 45–65
- 2nd Class
- CHF 24–35
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 8
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Parma to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 29–80
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 0824 46304
- info@sellitto.com
- Website
- sellitto.com
Bus from Parma to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 28–35
- Schedules at
- sellitto.com
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More Questions & Answers
Parma to Geneva bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Geneva station.
Parma to Geneva train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parma to Geneva is 445 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Parma to Geneva.
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