Transportation
Getting to Parma via train is a good option. It is situated on the road between Milan and Bologna. There are some 30 trains running daily from Milan. The trip takes only an hour and a half. More than 40 trains run daily from Bologna to Parma. The trip takes approximately an hour. Parma is furthermore well connected to Florence with around nine trains arriving every day to the city. The trip takes 2 hours.
Car
Arriving by car from Bologna, take A1 northwest and follow the signs' directions.
Getting around the city
Parma has a well-organised network of buses and taxis. The town is however not difficult to explore on foot. The centre of Parma is Piazza Garibaldi, which was built over an ancient Roman court. The surrounding historic area is filled with stunning ancient palaces, boutiques, shops and bars. The other most favourite area in the city, behind the river, is called Oltretorrente. In the recent years, it has undergone a major modernisation work, yet it still retains its historic feel.
