Getting Around, Parma Travel, Transport and Car Rental
(Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy)
Parma is a relatively small city and is therefore easy to travel around on foot. Indeed, as the historic centre of the city is closed to traffic to avoid pollution and congestion problems, cars are a mostly redundant form of transport, unless you plan to travel around the region during your stay.
A popular way of travelling quickly and easily within Parma is to hire a bicycle, and these can be hired relatively inexpensively at several outlets within the city centre.
Aeroporto di Parma G. Verdi (PMF) / Arriving by Air
Parma Airport is located just 3 km / 2 miles north-west of the city centre. It operates a limited number of flights to
Palermo, Catania, Tirana,
Rome and
London Stansted. Taxis transport is available outside the terminal and the airport is also served by a number of well-known car rental agencies. Alternatively, a bus service meets each departure and arrival at the airport. For international travellers, larger airports are located in
Bologna and
Milan and these connect with Parma via regular train services.
Car Rental
If you plan to travel to Parma by car, then it's best to leave the car behind when visiting the centre. This is because the historic centre is designated a car-free area. Visitors can park at the underground car park on Viale Toschi or use metered parking spaces by the train station. An alternative option is to use one of the many park-and-ride facilities located on the outskirts, next to key access points into the city.
Those looking to travel further afield during your visit, Parma is situated on the A1 which links Bologna and Milan. In addition, the Via Emilia, also known as the S9, goes through the city via a ring road.
Trains
The easiest and most cost effective way to get around the province of Parma and nearby attractions is to take the train. The city's train station is located close to the historic centre on Piazzale dalla Chiesa.
Frequent train services run to many Italian cities, connecting Parma with Milan, Turin, Bologna, Piacenza and Modena.
Buses and Coaches
The city's bus station is conveniently located close to the train station on Piazzale dalla Chiesa, at the northern edge of the city's historic centre. TEP operates regular bus services around Parma itself and throughout the province, visiting popular visitor destinations such as Busseto.
Taxis
Many taxis operate throughout Parma and are a popular alternative to public transport. Taxis are particularly useful for short trips around the city.
Bicycles
In Parma's car-free historic centre, bicycles are a great way to travel around. Both conventional and electric bicycles can be hired from Punto Bici on the Viale Toschi.
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