Zurich to Parma Train & Bus Tickets

Train or bus? What recent searches show

Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Zurich to Parma, side by side.

Last checked 24 Oct 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.

Zurich to Parma: what to expect

Zurich and Parma are about 318 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.

This is an international route from Switzerland to Italy. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 318 km this is a medium-distance journey.

Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.

How to find cheap Zurich–Parma tickets

• Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
• Fares often differ between weekdays and times of day, so compare several dates.
• Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
• Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.

FAQ: Zurich to Parma

How long does the journey from Zurich to Parma take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 5 h 34 min by train and about 8 h 58 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 24 Oct 2026).

What is the cheapest ticket from Zurich to Parma?
The lowest fare seen recently is €35.47 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 11 Nov 2026 (seen 22 Oct 2026). The lowest train fare seen is €49.90. Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.

Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Zurich to Parma?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €49.90 and the lowest bus fare €35.47, so the bus was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.

Which companies sell tickets from Zurich to Parma?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by SBB, FlixBus.