Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Parma travel guide

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You're Going to Love Parma

With a population of 146,299, Parma is a must-see destination in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Parma deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Parma

If you’re looking for affordable options, T-Bone Station - Parma (35/a Largo Fausto Bocchi) and I Sapori Del Mondo (17/a Via Emilia Ovest) are great picks.

When to visit Parma

Parma in January
Estimated hotel price
£68
1 night at 3-star hotel
Parma in January
Estimated hotel price
£68
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Parma in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -2 °C, with an average temperature of 0 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 96 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Parma, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.

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How to Get to Parma

Plane

When flying to Parma, you’ll arrive at Parma (PMF), which is located 2 miles from the city centre.

Train

Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Parma. The train journey from Parma to Geneva takes 6h 23m and costs around £88 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bari, expect to pay about £39 for a 8h 13m trip. The train station in Parma is called Parma, and is located 0.8 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Parma is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 72 miles from Parma. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Parma, including FlixBus, MarinoBus and Bus. From Bologna, the bus ride to Parma takes 85 miles and will cost you around £13. From Nice, the ticket costs about £73 for a journey of 645 miles. The most popular bus station is Parma Parcheggio Scambiatore Nord, located 3 miles from the city centre of Parma. Parma Area Servizio S. Martino is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Parma, you’ll arrive at Parma (PMF), which is located 2 miles from the city centre.

Train

Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Parma. The train journey from Parma to Geneva takes 6h 23m and costs around £88 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bari, expect to pay about £39 for a 8h 13m trip. The train station in Parma is called Parma, and is located 0.8 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Parma is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 72 miles from Parma. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Parma, including FlixBus, MarinoBus and Bus. From Bologna, the bus ride to Parma takes 85 miles and will cost you around £13. From Nice, the ticket costs about £73 for a journey of 645 miles. The most popular bus station is Parma Parcheggio Scambiatore Nord, located 3 miles from the city centre of Parma. Parma Area Servizio S. Martino is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Parma

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Airlines serving Parma

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Parma

From 5-star hotels such as the Grand Hotel De La Ville to great affordable options like the Hotel Forlanini 52, Parma offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £75 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £126 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Parma

Most booked hotels in Parma

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NH Parma
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Starhotels Du Parc
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Novotel Parma Centro
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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Hotel Stendhal
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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Cdh Hotel Villa Ducale
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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Ibis Styles Parma Toscanini
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£67+
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Hiring a car in Parma

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Parma (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.19 and £22.91. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Parma, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Parma (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.19 and £22.91. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Parma, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

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