How to get from Ferrara to Parma by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Ferrara to Parma in Bologne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 953 bus from Quartesana Chiesa station to Stazione station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S4 A train and finally take the R train from Bologna Centrale station to Parma station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 38 min.

218min
Bus - 953953
Train - S4 A
Train - R
Walk to Parma
Leaves from Quartesana Chiesa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ferrara
  • 2
    Bus - 953953
    Wait for bus
    953
    Stazione
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stazione
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ferrara
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - S4 A
    Wait for train
    S4 A
    Bologna C.Le
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bologna Centrale
    50 min
  • 7
    Train - R
    Wait for train
    R
    Milano Centrale
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parma
    71 min
  • 9
    Walk to Parma
    Walk to
    Parma
    920 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via BUS, S4 A and R

To get from Ferrara to Parma in Bologne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the BUS bus from Quartesana station to Ferrara FS station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S4 A train and finally take the R train from Bologna Centrale station to Parma station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 39 min.

219min
Walk to bus station
Bus - BUSBUS
Train - S4 A
Train - R
Walk to Parma
Leaves from Quartesana

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Quartesana
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - BUSBUS
    Wait for bus
    BUS
    Ferrara FS
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ferrara FS
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ferrara
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - S4 A
    Wait for train
    S4 A
    Bologna C.Le
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bologna Centrale
    50 min
  • 7
    Train - R
    Wait for train
    R
    Milano Centrale
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parma
    71 min
  • 9
    Walk to Parma
    Walk to
    Parma
    920 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ferrara to Parma

The distance between Ferrara, Bologne and Parma, Bologne is approximately 153.59 km, which can typically be travelled in 218 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ferrara to Parma by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Bologne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Ferrara

Ferrara is located at Ferrara, Bologne and the nearest public transit station is Quartesana Chiesa.

Train stations close to Ferrara:

  • Quartesana
  • Cona
  • Cona Ospedale

Bus stations close to Ferrara:

  • Quartesana Chiesa
  • Quartesana
  • Quartesana [920]

Public transit stations close to Parma, Bologne

Parma is located at Parma, Bologne and the nearest public transit station is Vle Piacenza Hotel Duparc.

Train stations close to Parma:

  • Parma

Bus stations close to Parma:

  • Vle Piacenza Hotel Duparc
  • Via Lanfranco V. Piacenza
  • Parma Vle Piacenza Bodoni

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via BUS, S4 A and R

To get from Ferrara to Parma in Bologne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the BUS bus from Quartesana station to Ferrara FS station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S4 A train and finally take the R train from Bologna Centrale station to Parma station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 39 min.

219min
Walk to bus station
Bus - BUSBUS
Train - S4 A
Train - R
Walk to Parma
Leaves from Quartesana

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Quartesana
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - BUSBUS
    Wait for bus
    BUS
    Ferrara FS
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ferrara FS
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ferrara
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - S4 A
    Wait for train
    S4 A
    Bologna C.Le
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bologna Centrale
    50 min
  • 7
    Train - R
    Wait for train
    R
    Milano Centrale
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parma
    71 min
  • 9
    Walk to Parma
    Walk to
    Parma
    920 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ferrara to Parma?

    The fastest way takes 218 minutes, using Bus line 953, Bus line S4 A, Bus line R.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ferrara to Parma?

    The alternative route takes 219 minutes, using Bus line BUS, Bus line S4 A, Bus line R.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ferrara and Parma in Bologne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ferrara to Parma in Bologne?

    The 953 bus line goes from Stazione station near Ferrara to Stazione station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Stazione station near Parma in Bologne

  • How long does it take to travel from Ferrara to Parma in Bologne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Ferrara and Parma in Bologne by bus and train is about 3 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ferrara to get to Parma in Bologne?

    Get on the 953 bus from the Stazione stop near Ferrara in Bologne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ferrara and Parma in Bologne?

    Get off the bus at the Stazione station, which is closest to Parma in Bologne.

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