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Bologna to Parma by train
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From Bologna Centrale to Parma
Journey Summary
48 - 50 min (Frecciabianca and IC trains)
Daily
Tickets
Book early and save: Yes* (on these trains)
Online bookings open: around 4 months ahead of the travel date
The train service between Bologna and Parma is split between:
- THESE Frecciabianca and InterCity express trains
- Regionale Veloce (RV) trains
- Regionale (R) trains.
If you can book in advance of your travel date, tickets for these faster express trains will cost only around €1.50 more than those alternative RV and R trains - and you will also have a complimentary seat reservation.
Our step-by-step guide to booking train tickets on the Trenitalia (Italian national railways) website is available HERE.
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However, if you'll be booking at the station on the day you want to travel, a ticket for Regionale Veloce/Regionale trains will be much cheaper - and the fastest Regionale Veloce (RGV) trains are only 8 - 10 mins slower.
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If you're new to booking tickets for train journeys in Italy, we also recommend taking a look at our guide to Italian train tickets - it should help you save time and money and confusion.
Where to book
| Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Trenitalia | from €9.90 | |
| Trainline | from €9 approx |
On this journey
Journey Features
Good to Know
Final Destination: Milano
All trains also call at: Modena
On this route from Bologna to Parma the Intercity (IC) trains are as fast as the Frecciabianca (FB trains).
There is no high speed line between these two cities, but these express trains are faster - and more comfortable than the alternative RV and R trains.
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If you are new to travelling by train in Italy, our Italian Train Travel Guide is packed with info and useful links to help ensure you’ll have a stress-free trip.
From Bologna Centrale to Parma
Journey Summary
57 min - 1hr 5min (RV trains)
Daily
Tickets
Book early and save: No (on these trains)
Tickets will cost the same price if purchased at the station immediately before departure - on these trains.
The train service between Bologna and Parma is split between:
- slightly faster Frecciabianca and InterCity trains
- THESE Regionale Veloce trains
- slower Regionale trains.
These Regionale Veloce (RGV/RV) trains are only around 10 mins slower than the express trains, but if you are booking at the station on the day of travel, then they will be at least €5 cheaper.
Tickets will cost the same price if you take the Regionale trains. but those trains are around 20mins slower, so are best avoided.
Where to book
| Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Trenitalia | * |
On this journey
Travelling On
Journey Features
Good to Know
Final Destination: Milano or Piacenza
All trains also call at: Modena
If you want to make a spontaneous day trip by train from Bologna to Parma, it's worth looking up the timings of these Regionale Veloce trains, before heading to the station.
They will be cheaper than taking the alternative express trains and they're not much slower, but they're faster and no more expensive than the Regionale (R) trains .
If you are new to travelling by train in Italy, our Italian Train Travel Guide is packed with info and useful links to help ensure you’ll have a stress-free trip.
Final Destination: Milano or Piacenza
All trains also call at: Modena
If you want to make a spontaneous day trip by train from Bologna to Parma, it's worth looking up the timings of these Regionale Veloce trains, before heading to the station.
They will be cheaper than taking the alternative express trains and they're not much slower, but they're faster and no more expensive than the Regionale (R) trains .
If you are new to travelling by train in Italy, our Italian Train Travel Guide is packed with info and useful links to help ensure you’ll have a stress-free trip.
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