- Must visit
National Gallery of Parma
Major art museum inside Palazzo della Pilotta with important works by Correggio, Parmigianino, Canaletto, and Leonardo da Vinci.
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
1 h 51 m
Trains per day
35
Distance
169 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cesena to Parma is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cesena to Parma will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 35 trains that leave Cesena for Parma on Sun, Jun 21, 28 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 169 km distance in an average of 1 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 2 h 1 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.
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916
Regionale TTPER 17440 · Regionale TTPER 94196
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3930
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910
Regionale Veloce 3906
FRECCIAROSSA 8806
FRECCIAROSSA 8802
FRECCIAROSSA 8804
Intercity 608
Intercity 614Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cesena to Parma among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $16, and a bus costs an average of $15.
Distance: 105 miles (169 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cesena to Parma:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cesena to Parma costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 56m.
The journey is about 6m faster (1h 56m by train vs 2h 2m by car) and roughly $36 (€29) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($19 (€15) vs $54 (€44)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Cesena to Parma trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:07 PM Cesena | 2h01 | 8:08 PM Parma | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
Regionale TTPER 18121+ InterCityNotte 752 | 1:53 AM Cesena station | 4h01 | 5:54 AM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 18120 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2458 | 4:14 AM Cesena station | 2h44 | 6:58 AM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 754+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2458 | 4:40 AM Cesena station | 2h18 | 6:58 AM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3902 | 6:18 AM Cesena station | 2h13 | 8:31 AM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8802 | 6:27 AM Cesena station | 1h46 | 8:13 AM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17440 · Regionale TTPER 94196 | 6:36 AM Cesena station | 2h22 | 8:58 AM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3904 | 7:09 AM Cesena station | 2h22 | 9:31 AM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8804 | 7:27 AM Cesena station | 1h46 | 9:13 AM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3906 | 8:19 AM Cesena station | 2h12 | 10:31 AM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8806 | 8:28 AM Cesena station | 1h45 | 10:13 AM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3908 | 9:19 AM Cesena station | 2h12 | 11:31 AM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910 | 10:19 AM Cesena station | 2h12 | 12:31 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3912 | 11:10 AM Cesena station | 2h21 | 1:31 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 1776 · Regionale TTPER 17414 | 11:21 AM Cesena station | 2h43 | 2:04 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914 | 12:19 PM Cesena station | 2h12 | 2:31 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17472 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2490 | 12:26 PM Cesena station | 2h32 | 2:58 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916 | 1:19 PM Cesena station | 2h12 | 3:31 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 608 | 2:07 PM Cesena station | 1h57 | 4:04 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918 | 2:19 PM Cesena station | 2h12 | 4:31 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1716 | 3:10 PM Cesena station | 2h21 | 5:31 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1704 | 3:25 PM Cesena station | 2h15 | 5:40 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1702 | 3:42 PM Cesena station | 2h16 | 5:58 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1706 | 4:19 PM Cesena station | 2h12 | 6:31 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3950 | 5:11 PM Cesena station | 2h20 | 7:31 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 1746 | 5:52 PM Cesena station | 2h01 | 7:53 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1708 | 6:19 PM Cesena station | 2h12 | 8:31 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1710 | 6:30 PM Cesena station | 2h28 | 8:58 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1712 | 7:03 PM Cesena station | 2h13 | 9:16 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3928 | 7:19 PM Cesena station | 2h12 | 9:31 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17458 | 7:25 PM Cesena station | 2h20 | 9:45 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Cesena to Parma run on average 29 times per day, taking around 1h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by bus.
There are 22 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:12, the last at 23:34. The fastest train covers the 105 miles (169 km) distance in 1h 57m.
Distance 105 miles (169 km) |
Average train duration 1h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Trains per day 29 |
Direct trains 22 |
Fastest train 1h 57m |
First train 1:12 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.
Major art museum inside Palazzo della Pilotta with important works by Correggio, Parmigianino, Canaletto, and Leonardo da Vinci.
Museum linked to Parma Cathedral and Baptistery, displaying sacred art, manuscripts, and liturgical objects from the city’s religious history.
Contemporary cultural museum and exhibition space with art, photography, and design shows in a renovated complex near the center.
Parma’s most atmospheric square, framed by the cathedral, baptistery, and bishop’s palace, and a top photo spot.
Elegant historic park with tree-lined paths, canals, and palace views, popular for walks, photos, and a break from sightseeing.
Main civic square in the heart of Parma, lively and central for orientation, events, and historic city views.
Dry-cured ham aged in the Parma hills, prized for its sweet, delicate flavor and protected PDO status.
The area’s iconic aged cow’s milk cheese, made nearby and central to Parma’s food identity.
Small stuffed pasta served in rich meat broth, a classic festive dish deeply rooted in Parmense tradition.
Historic fine-dining destination in the Parma area, celebrated for culatello, traditional cuisine, and elegant riverside ambiance.
Well-known traditional trattoria in Parma, popular for tortelli, cured meats, and classic Emilian comfort dishes.
Established local restaurant with an old-school atmosphere, especially known for anolini in brodo and Parmense classics.
Moderate by Italian standards. Casual dining is reasonable, but central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is modest: round up, or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes and 5-10% for very good restaurant service.
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