Bus and Coach from Parma to Bologna: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Parma to Bologna

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Parma to Bologna from various bus operators like MarinoBus, FlixBus or Itabus for the next days.

today

£7

tomorrow

£8

Monday

£7

Tuesday

Wednesday

£7

Thursday

£7

Friday

£7

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 25m	10:40	Parma	Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station	12:05	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station, Parma (Italy) at 21/03/2026 10:40:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 21/03/2026 12:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
FlixBus	1h 20m	11:50	Parma	Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station	13:10	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station, Parma (Italy) at 21/03/2026 11:50:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 21/03/2026 13:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
MarinoBus	1h 25m	21:55	Parma	Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station	23:20	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Basic	£7	A Bus from MarinoBus goes from Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station, Parma (Italy) at 21/03/2026 21:55:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 21/03/2026 23:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
Itabus	1h 35m	23:05	Parma	Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station	00:40	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Basic	£9	A Bus from Itabus goes from Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station, Parma (Italy) at 21/03/2026 23:05:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 22/03/2026 00:40:00. 50 Basic ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
Autolinee Federico	1h 50m	16:30	Parma	Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station	18:20	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Basic	£17	A Bus from Autolinee Federico goes from Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station, Parma (Italy) at 21/03/2026 16:30:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 21/03/2026 18:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 25m	10:40	Parma	Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station	12:05	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station, Parma (Italy) at 22/03/2026 10:40:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 22/03/2026 12:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
FlixBus	1h 20m	11:50	Parma	Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station	13:10	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station, Parma (Italy) at 22/03/2026 11:50:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 22/03/2026 13:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
Autolinee Federico	1h 50m	16:30	Parma	Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station	18:20	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Basic	£13	A Bus from Autolinee Federico goes from Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station, Parma (Italy) at 22/03/2026 16:30:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 22/03/2026 18:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
MarinoBus	1h 25m	21:55	Parma	Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station	23:20	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from MarinoBus goes from Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station, Parma (Italy) at 22/03/2026 21:55:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 22/03/2026 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
MarinoBus	1h 25m	21:55	Parma	Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station	23:20	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Basic	£7	A Bus from MarinoBus goes from Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station, Parma (Italy) at 23/03/2026 21:55:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 23/03/2026 23:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
Itabus	1h 35m	23:05	Parma	Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station	00:40	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Premium Economy	£13	A Bus from Itabus goes from Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station, Parma (Italy) at 23/03/2026 23:05:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 24/03/2026 00:40:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
Autolinee Federico	1h 50m	16:30	Parma	Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station	18:20	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Basic	£17	A Bus from Autolinee Federico goes from Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station, Parma (Italy) at 23/03/2026 16:30:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 23/03/2026 18:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
MarinoBus	1h 25m	21:55	Parma	Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station	23:20	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Basic	£7	A Bus from MarinoBus goes from Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station, Parma (Italy) at 25/03/2026 21:55:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 25/03/2026 23:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
FlixBus	1h 25m	10:40	Parma	Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station	12:05	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station, Parma (Italy) at 25/03/2026 10:40:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 25/03/2026 12:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
FlixBus	1h 20m	11:50	Parma	Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station	13:10	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station, Parma (Italy) at 25/03/2026 11:50:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 25/03/2026 13:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
Itabus	1h 45m	01:00	Parma	Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station	02:45	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Premium Economy	£11	A Bus from Itabus goes from Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station, Parma (Italy) at 25/03/2026 01:00:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 25/03/2026 02:45:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
Autolinee Federico	1h 50m	16:30	Parma	Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station	18:20	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Basic	£13	A Bus from Autolinee Federico goes from Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station, Parma (Italy) at 25/03/2026 16:30:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 25/03/2026 18:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 20m	11:50	Parma	Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station	13:10	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station, Parma (Italy) at 26/03/2026 11:50:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 26/03/2026 13:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
FlixBus	1h 15m	14:35	Parma	Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station	15:50	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station, Parma (Italy) at 26/03/2026 14:35:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 26/03/2026 15:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
MarinoBus	1h 25m	21:55	Parma	Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station	23:20	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Basic	£7	A Bus from MarinoBus goes from Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station, Parma (Italy) at 26/03/2026 21:55:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 26/03/2026 23:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
Itabus	1h 20m	12:35	Parma	Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station	13:55	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Basic	£9	A Bus from Itabus goes from Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station, Parma (Italy) at 26/03/2026 12:35:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 26/03/2026 13:55:00. 50 Basic ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
Autolinee Federico	1h 50m	16:30	Parma	Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station	18:20	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Basic	£15	A Bus from Autolinee Federico goes from Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station, Parma (Italy) at 26/03/2026 16:30:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 26/03/2026 18:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	1h 20m	12:35	Parma	Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station	13:55	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Basic	£7	A Bus from Itabus goes from Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station, Parma (Italy) at 27/03/2026 12:35:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 27/03/2026 13:55:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
MarinoBus	1h 25m	21:55	Parma	Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station	23:20	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Basic	£7	A Bus from MarinoBus goes from Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station, Parma (Italy) at 27/03/2026 21:55:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 27/03/2026 23:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
FlixBus	1h 25m	10:40	Parma	Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station	12:05	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station, Parma (Italy) at 27/03/2026 10:40:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 27/03/2026 12:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
FlixBus	1h 20m	11:50	Parma	Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station	13:10	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station, Parma (Italy) at 27/03/2026 11:50:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 27/03/2026 13:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
Autolinee Federico	1h 50m	16:30	Parma	Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station	18:20	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Basic	£15	A Bus from Autolinee Federico goes from Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station, Parma (Italy) at 27/03/2026 16:30:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 27/03/2026 18:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Parma to Bologna is £6 on 16/03/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Parma and Bologna

See here how frequent the connections between Parma and Bologna are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 18 daily coaches from Parma to Bologna. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Parma and Bologna.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 32 coaches from Parma to Bologna, while Night sees the fewest connections between Parma and Bologna, with 1 offers.

Facts about coaches from Parma to Bologna

Compare all providers like MarinoBus, FlixBus and Itabus that travel 11 times every day by bus from Parma to Bologna in one click! Book your bus ticket from Parma to Bologna starting from £6!

Cheapest Bus	£6
Fastest Bus	1h 15m
Earliest Coach	10:40
Latest Coach	21:55
Daily Bus Connections	11 Ø
Distance	87.2 km
Coach Companies	MarinoBus, FlixBus, Itabus and Autolinee Federico

Cheapest coach connections from Parma to Bologna

Every day, 11 buses from 4 coach companies leave Parma for Bologna: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 21/03/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 16/03

Tuesday 17/03

Wednesday 18/03

Thursday 19/03

Friday 20/03

Saturday 21/03

£7

Sunday 22/03

£13

Monday 23/03

£7

Tuesday 24/03

Wednesday 25/03

£6

Thursday 26/03

£7

Friday 27/03

£6

Saturday 28/03

£7

Sunday 29/03

£7

Monday 30/03

£13

Tuesday 31/03

£7

Wednesday 01/04

£10

Thursday 02/04

£11

Friday 03/04

£6

Saturday 04/04

£6

Sunday 05/04

£9

Monday 06/04

£6

Tuesday 07/04

£10

Wednesday 08/04

£9

Thursday 09/04

£13

Friday 10/04

£13

Saturday 11/04

£16

Sunday 12/04

The cheapest time to travel from Parma to Bologna

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Parma to Bologna, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £6, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Parma to Bologna. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £7.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Parma to Bologna, with £6. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £7.

How to save money travelling from Parma to Bologna

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Parma to Bologna in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Parma to Bologna, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Parma to Bologna are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Parma and Bologna

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Parma and Bologna.

Via Villa Sant'Angelo Coach Station

Via Villa Sant'Angelo

Parcheggio Scambiatore Nord

Via Carra

Viale Paolo Toschi

Viale Paolo Toschi 12

Area Servizio S. Martino

A1 - Autostrada del Sole

Ibis Styles Toscanini Hotel

Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station

Piazza XX Settembre 6

Piazza Roosevelt Bus Stop

Fiere Train Station

Via Ondina Valla

San Biagio Cefalonia Bus Stop

Casteldebole Train Station

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Parma to Bologna? Compare all modes of transports from Parma to Bologna.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Parma to Bologna

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Parma to Bologna? Or which bus companies serve the route Parma to Bologna? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Parma to Bologna bus

How much does a Parma - Bologna coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Parma - Bologna bus trip is available from £6 and takes 1h 25m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Parma to Bologna?

The connection Parma to Bologna is offered by 4 companies with ticket prices ranging from £6 to £20. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Parma - Bologna route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Parma to Bologna is offered by roughly 11 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bologna from Parma take?

The quickest coach from Parma to Bologna is provided by FlixBus and takes 1h 15m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £7. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Parma to Bologna?

The earliest bus to Bologna departs from Parma at 10:40. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Parma to Bologna?

The latest bus to Bologna departs from Parma at 21:55. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Parma - Bologna route?

Passengers looking to travel from Parma to Bologna can travel with MarinoBus, FlixBus and Itabus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Parma and Bologna?

You can check all the direct connections between Parma and Bologna by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: MarinoBus, FlixBus and Itabus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Bologna from Parma?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Parma Bologna bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Parma Bologna bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Parma to Bologna on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Parma to Bologna?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Parma to Bologna

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

Premium Economy

A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.

More bus routes to Parma and to Bologna

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Parma and to Bologna. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!