- Must visit
National Gallery of Parma
Parma’s premier art museum displays Correggio, Parmigianino, and other masters in the monumental Pilotta complex.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$24
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$29
Fastest journey on Sep 19
3 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
3 h 46 m
Trains on Sep 19
3
Distance
287 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ancona to Parma is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ancona to Parma will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 3 trains from Ancona to Parma, including 3 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct trains cover the 287 km distance in an average of 3 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest trains will take 3 h 54 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ancona to Parma among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, while a flight costs an average of $287.
Distance: 178 miles (287 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$46 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $287 Average price |
3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
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This is compared to other travel options from Ancona to Parma:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ancona to Parma costing on average $46.
A bus is $244 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ancona to Parma costing on average $287.
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 23m.
Bus takes on average 6h 1m.
The table below shows live departures for Ancona to Parma trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3902 | 4:45 AM Ancona station | 3h46 | 8:31 AM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8802 | 5:20 AM Ancona station | 2h53 | 8:13 AM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3904 | 5:45 AM Ancona station | 3h46 | 9:31 AM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8804 | 6:20 AM Ancona station | 2h53 | 9:13 AM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3906 | 6:45 AM Ancona station | 3h46 | 10:31 AM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8806 | 7:20 AM Ancona station | 2h53 | 10:13 AM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3908 | 7:45 AM Ancona station | 3h46 | 11:31 AM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 604 | 8:38 AM Ancona station | 3h40 | 12:18 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910 | 8:45 AM Ancona station | 3h46 | 12:31 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8810+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910 | 9:25 AM Ancona station | 3h06 | 12:31 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18118 · Regionale Veloce 18134 | 10:10 AM Ancona station | 3h58 | 2:08 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9806+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3912 | 10:28 AM Ancona station | 3h03 | 1:31 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 606 | 10:40 AM Ancona station | 3h14 | 1:54 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914 | 10:45 AM Ancona station | 3h46 | 2:31 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8814+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914 | 11:25 AM Ancona station | 3h06 | 2:31 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916 | 11:45 AM Ancona station | 3h46 | 3:31 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8816+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916 | 12:25 PM Ancona station | 3h06 | 3:31 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 608 | 12:38 PM Ancona station | 3h26 | 4:04 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918 | 12:45 PM Ancona station | 3h46 | 4:31 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8818 | 1:25 PM Ancona station | 2h48 | 4:13 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8820 | 2:25 PM Ancona station | 2h48 | 5:13 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922 | 2:45 PM Ancona station | 3h46 | 6:31 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8824 | 3:25 PM Ancona station | 2h48 | 6:13 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 612 | 4:38 PM Ancona station | 3h33 | 8:11 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3926 | 4:45 PM Ancona station | 3h46 | 8:31 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4244 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3928 | 5:15 PM Ancona station | 4h16 | 9:31 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9808+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3926 | 5:25 PM Ancona station | 3h06 | 8:31 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8828+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3928 | 6:25 PM Ancona station | 3h06 | 9:31 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 614 | 6:38 PM Ancona station | 3h30 | 10:08 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3930 | 6:45 PM Ancona station | 3h46 | 10:31 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8830+ Regionale TTPER 3934 | 8:25 PM Ancona station | 3h07 | 11:32 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3932 · Regionale TTPER 17400 | 8:45 PM Ancona station | 4h48 | 1:33 AM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Ancona to Parma run on average 23 times per day, taking around 3h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 if you book in advance.
There are 17 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:06, the last at 23:34. The fastest train covers the 178 miles (287 km) distance in 2h 42m.
Distance 178 miles (287 km) |
Average train duration 3h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 2h 42m |
First train 3:06 AM |
Last train 11:34 PM |
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Discover the best of Parma — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Parma trip today.
Parma’s premier art museum displays Correggio, Parmigianino, and other masters in the monumental Pilotta complex.
One of Italy’s oldest theaters can be visited as a museum, admired for its grand wooden architecture and courtly history.
This unusual museum preserves Giambattista Bodoni’s tools, editions, and typographic legacy in the city of his greatest work.
Parma’s central square is the civic heart of the city, framed by historic buildings and ideal for orienting a walking tour.
This elegant square beside the cathedral and baptistery offers Parma’s most photogenic concentration of medieval monuments.
A large green space near the Pilotta, popular for walks, river views, and relaxed breaks beside major monuments.
Cured raw ham aged around Parma, prized for its sweet, delicate flavor and protected PDO status. A defining food of the city and wider province.
Hard aged cheese made near Parma from cow's milk. Its nutty, savory taste and long tradition make it one of Italy's most iconic foods.
Fresh stuffed pasta filled with ricotta and herbs or greens, often served with butter and Parmigiano. A classic first course in Parma homes and trattorias.
Three-Michelin-star dining by Chef Enrico Crippa in a refined setting at Casa Maria Luigia, focused on highly creative Italian tasting menus.
Popular casual spot for regional cooking and generous portions, especially pasta and cured meats, with a lively, old-style Parma trattoria feel.
Historic Parma restaurant known for classic local dishes, cured meats, and fresh pasta in an elegant but traditional atmosphere near the center.
Moderate for Italy: dining is reasonable, hotels vary by season, and local buses are fairly cheap for visitors.
Tipping is optional. A small tip or rounding up is appreciated in restaurants and cafes; taxis are usually rounded up.
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Parma Railway Station -> Piazza Garibaldi
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ancona to Parma by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Parma, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Ancona to Parma trains use the Ancona to Parma station pair. Use this guide to compare Ancona and Parma train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Ancona is 1 km from Ancona city centre. Public transport options include:
Ancona has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Little Italy, Trattoria da Nordio
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Ancona. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Ancona. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ancona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Ancona: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ancona: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Ancona, Grand Hotel Palace, SeePort Hotel.
Parma has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Angiol d'Or, Enoteca Fontana
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Parma. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Parma. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Parma: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Parma: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Parma: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include NH Parma, Hotel Torino, Hotel Button.
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