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

The cheapest way to get from Siena to Parma is to bus which costs €16 - €85 and takes 3h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Siena to Parma is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Siena and Parma?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Siena and arriving at Parma. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Siena and Parma?

No, there is no direct train from Siena to Parma. However, there are services departing from Siena and arriving at Parma via Florence Santa Maria Novella and Reggio Emilia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Siena to Parma?

The distance between Siena and Parma is 255 km. The road distance is 248.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Siena to Parma without a car is to bus which takes 3h 50m and costs €16 - €85.

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

The bus from Siena to Parma takes 3h 50m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Siena to Parma bus from?

Siena to Parma bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Siena station.

Where do I catch the Siena to Parma train from?

Siena to Parma train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., depart from Siena station.

Train or bus from Siena to Parma?

The best way to get from Siena to Parma is to bus which takes 3h 50m and costs €16 - €85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €320 and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the Siena to Parma bus arrive?

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

Where does the Siena to Parma train arrive?

Siena to Parma train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.

Can I drive from Siena to Parma?

Yes, the driving distance between Siena to Parma is 248 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Siena to Parma.

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

Book your Siena to Parma train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Siena to Parma bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Parma?

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Siena to Parma - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Siena to Parma by bus, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Siena to ParmaN551 / ...
3h 50m
€16–85
Train
1. Take the train from Siena to Firenze S.M.N.Re / ...
2. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Reggio Emilia9948 / ...
4h 20m
€40–315
Drive 248.5 km
1. Drive from Siena to Parma248.5 km
2h 34m
€39–56
Bus via Florence
1. Take the bus from Siena-Via Tozzi to Firenze Autostazione131R / ...
2. Take the bus from Firenze - Piazzale Montelungo to Parma - Viale Toschi
5h 8m

Siena to Parma by bus

21Weekly Buses

3h 50mAverage Duration

€16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 255.1 km
Duration: 3h 50m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Siena to Parma twice daily. Tickets cost €16–45 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Itabus S.p.A. also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Siena to Parma via Florence Santa Maria Novella and Reggio Emilia in around 4h 20m.

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