Parma's historic center can be easily explored on foot, but the bicycle is one of the most popular and beloved means of transportation for citizens.
In general, the city has an efficient public transportation network, connecting almost all local destinations.
Parma cares about environmental sustainability, which is why it promotes projects and awareness campaigns, which you can find at Sustainable mobility - Municipality of Parma
Go to dedicated website
Getting around in Parma
Parma offers several mobility solutions to facilitate travel within the city and to other destinations. The public transportation network, sustainable mobility infrastructure, and sharing services ensure plenty of choice for residents and visitors.
Public transportation in Parma and the province is operated by TEP S.p.A., a company owned by the City of Parma and the Province of Parma. For information on routes, tickets and schedules, visit TEP SpA's official website.
Parma promotes sustainable mobility with bike sharing and car sharing services. The historic center is regulated by a Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL), with controlled gates. For more details visit:
- Infomobility SpA
- For info on Restricted Traffic Zones: Infomobility/Varches and Limited Traffic Zones.
- For transit and parking permits: Infomobility/Transit and Parking.
Parma station is part of the national network. Info at RFI - Rete Ferroviaria Italiana website.
You can find information on:
The airport "Giuseppe Verdi" and connections: Giuseppe Verdi Airport website.
Call 0521.25.25.62
Booking cabs through switchboard (not via SMS/APP). Info: Radiotaxiparma.com.
Parma is bike-friendly. Check out the Bike Plans at the following link: Sustainable Mobility.
Biciplan 2035
Long-term bicycle strategy: Biciplan 2035.
Bike Sharing
Info on rates and stations: bike share.
Regulations, ZTLs, express lanes. Info on: Infomobility/Varchi-Ztl.
Foreign driver's license conversion info: Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport.