- Must visit
Musei Civici di Palazzo Farnese
Piacenza’s main civic museum complex displays archaeology, carriages, arms, frescoes, and decorative arts inside a grand ducal palace.
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cremona to Piacenza
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 24
Cheapest price on Sep 24
$6
Average ticket price on Sep 24
$7
Fastest journey on Sep 24
42 m
Average journey duration on Sep 24
53 m
Trains on Sep 24
4
Distance
28 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cremona to Piacenza is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cremona to Piacenza will cost around $7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Fast trains
On Thu, Sep 24, we found 4 trains from Cremona to Piacenza, including 4 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 24 the direct trains cover the 28 km distance in an average of 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 42 m .
On Thu, Sep 24 the slowest trains will take 1 h 27 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.
12:30 PM1h27Cremona1:57 PMPiacenza$61One-way0 transfers- 7:30 AM0h42Cremona8:12 AMPiacenza$61One-way0 transfers
- 8:30 AM0h42Cremona9:12 AMPiacenza$71One-way0 transfers
- 7:30 PM0h42Cremona8:12 PMPiacenza$71One-way0 transfers
- 8:30 AM0h42Cremona9:12 AMPiacenza$71One-way0 transfers
- 7:30 PM0h42Cremona8:12 PMPiacenza$71One-way0 transfers
- 7:30 AM0h42Cremona8:12 AMPiacenza$61One-way0 transfers
- 12:30 PM1h27Cremona1:57 PMPiacenza$61One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cremona to Piacenza
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cremona to Piacenza among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $7 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 11m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, while a bus costs an average of $232.
Distance: 17 miles (28 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$7 Average price Cheapest | $232 Average price | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 16m Average total duration 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 39m 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 |
The cheapest way to travel from Cremona to Piacenza is a train with an average price of $7 (€6).
This is compared to other travel options from Cremona to Piacenza:
A train is $225 (€185) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cremona to Piacenza costing on average $232 (€190).
The fastest way to travel from Cremona to Piacenza is by bus with an average journey time of 41m.
Other travel options to Piacenza take longer:
Train takes on average 46m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cremona and Piacenza including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Cremona to Piacenza among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.
Tickets start at around $7 (€6) compared to roughly $10 (€8) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $3 (€3). The journey takes 46m versus 39m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Cremona to Piacenza train times
The table below shows live departures for Cremona to Piacenza trains for today, Wednesday, September 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regionale TRENORD 10754 · Regionale TRENORD 10853 | 5:46 AM Cremona station | 1h07 | 6:53 AM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TTPER 11011 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2454 | 5:48 AM Cremona station | 1h13 | 7:01 AM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TTPER 11013 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2458 | 6:27 AM Cremona station | 1h24 | 7:51 AM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TRENORD 2156 · Regionale 2293 | 6:53 AM Cremona station | 1h04 | 7:57 AM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TRENORD 10758 · Regionale 2293 | 7:05 AM Cremona station | 0h52 | 7:57 AM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TRENORD 2158 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2455 | 7:30 AM Cremona station | 0h42 | 8:12 AM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TTPER 11005 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3902 | 7:46 AM Cremona station | 1h29 | 9:15 AM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TRENORD 10790 · Regionale TRENORD 10859 | 8:19 AM Cremona station | 1h34 | 9:53 AM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TRENORD 2162 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2459 | 9:30 AM Cremona station | 0h42 | 10:12 AM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TRENORD 2166 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2463 | 11:30 AM Cremona station | 0h45 | 12:15 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TTPER 11025 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470 | 12:27 PM Cremona station | 1h21 | 1:48 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TRENORD 2168 · Regionale TRENORD 10867 | 12:30 PM Cremona station | 1h23 | 1:53 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TRENORD 2170 · Regionale TRENORD 10869 | 1:30 PM Cremona station | 1h23 | 2:53 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TTPER 11027 · Regionale TTPER 2472 | 1:33 PM Cremona station | 1h18 | 2:51 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TRENORD 10796 · Regionale TRENORD 10871 | 2:26 PM Cremona station | 1h27 | 3:53 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TTPER 11029 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916 | 2:33 PM Cremona station | 1h42 | 4:15 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TRENORD 2174 · Regionale TRENORD 10873 | 3:30 PM Cremona station | 1h23 | 4:53 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TTPER 11031 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918 | 3:33 PM Cremona station | 1h42 | 5:15 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TRENORD 2176 · Regionale TRENORD 10875 | 4:30 PM Cremona station | 1h23 | 5:53 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TRENORD 2178 · Regionale TRENORD 10893 | 5:30 PM Cremona station | 0h53 | 6:23 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TRENORD 2180 · Regionale TRENORD 10895 | 6:37 PM Cremona station | 0h46 | 7:23 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TRENORD 2182 · Regionale TRENORD 10897 | 7:30 PM Cremona station | 0h53 | 8:23 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TRENORD 2186 · Regionale TTPER 2483 | 9:30 PM Cremona station | 0h42 | 10:12 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Train from Cremona to Piacenza
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Trains from Cremona to Piacenza run on average 12 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:07, the last at 22:19. The fastest train covers the 17 miles (28 km) distance in 32m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 17 miles (28 km) |
Average train duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 32m |
First train 5:07 AM |
Last train 10:19 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 4 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Regionale from Cremona to Piacenza trainsRegionale trains will get you between Cremona and Piacenza from $6 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Regionale
About
Regionale is the regional train service of national carrier Trenitalia connecting all of Italy. It is the most convinient way to travel to both big cities and the smallest villages all over the Italian country. The regional trains have different names depending on the region they serve, such as Treno Regionale Veloce (TRV) and Treno Regionale Lento (TRL). Treno Rock and Treno pop are the two new trains part of Trenitalia regionale fleet. Trenitalia Regionale offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets (economy and standard), return tickets, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and power sockets. The most popular routes for Regionale are between Rome and Milan, Naples and Florence, and Turin and Venice.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Regionale Duration
32m
Cheapest Regionale Price
$6 (€5)
Regionale frequency
10 a day
Luggage included
Free hand luggage allowance included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas between seats
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Bar service available on some trains with snacks and beverages
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price for most services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and assistance available for passengers with reduced mobility
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone
Complete guide to Piacenza
Things to do in Piacenza
Discover the best of Piacenza — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Piacenza trip today.
- Must visit
Galleria d'Arte Moderna Ricci Oddi
Art museum with medieval to modern works, especially strong in local painting, housed in a historic palace in the city center.
- Recommended
Museo della Cattedrale
The cathedral museum interprets the church’s history through sacred art, manuscripts, sculpture, and access to notable heritage spaces.
- Must visit
Piazza Cavalli
Piacenza’s main square, framed by statues and historic buildings, is the essential starting point for architecture and city life.
- Must visit
Centro Storico
Compact central area of narrow streets and historic façades that rewards slow walking with a distinctly local Piacenza atmosphere.
- Recommended
Stradone Farnese
Broad historic avenue linking major sights, appreciated for stately architecture, museum access, and an easy central walking route.
- Vegetarian
Tortelli Con La Coda
Fresh pasta stuffed with ricotta and spinach, sealed with a pinched edge. A Piacenza classic often served with butter, sage, or simple tomato sauce.
- Vegetarian
Pisarei E Fasö
Small handmade dumplings of flour and breadcrumbs, traditionally served with bean sauce or rich condiments. A humble dish rooted in Piacenza rural cooking.
- Gluten-free
Coppa Piacentina
Cured pork neck aged in the village of Coppa. It is one of Piacenza's celebrated DOP salumi, prized for delicate fat marbling and sweet savory flavor.
Ristorante La Pireina
Historic city center restaurant known for refined Piacenza cuisine, elegant rooms, and strong local wine selection in a classic upscale setting.
Antica Trattoria Dell'Angelo
Well-regarded traditional restaurant serving Piacenza specialties and Emilia dishes in a warm, rustic atmosphere popular with locals.
Osteria Carducci
Casual, established osteria focused on local salumi, handmade pasta, and regional wines in an informal traditional setting.
Euro (€)
Moderate for Northern Italy: hotels and dining are usually lower than Milan, while local transit and everyday cafés remain fairly affordable for visitors.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €8-12 for fast food or simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- €20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- €60+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- €1.50-3 for espresso or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine at cafés.
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Prices
- Single ticket
- € 1,50
- Day pass
- € 4,50
To the city center
Piacenza Railway Station -> Piazza Cavalli, Piacenza
- Distance
- 1.8 km
- Travel time
- 15 min
- Urban bus tickets should be bought before boarding or in supported apps; validate paper tickets at the start of travel.
- Contactless card payment on board is not reliably documented for Piacenza buses; use paper tickets or the official app if possible.
FAQs: Trains from Cremona to Piacenza
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cremona to Piacenza 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 Piacenza, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Train ticket prices from Cremona to Piacenza can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $6 (€5), while the average price is around $7 (€6).
The train from Cremona to Piacenza takes 32m and runs 12 per day.
The first train from Cremona to Piacenza leaves at 5:07 AM.
The distance by train from Cremona to Piacenza is 17 miles (28 km).
The last train from Cremona to Piacenza leaves at 10:19 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Cremona to Piacenza.
There is no direct train service currently available from Cremona to Piacenza.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Cremona to Piacenza.
The train station in Cremona that goes to Piacenza is Cremona station, which connects to Piacenza station.
The cheapest way to get from Cremona to Piacenza is by train, with a cost of around $6 (€5).
The train journey from Cremona to Piacenza offers a pleasant view of the Northern Italian countryside, featuring flat agricultural landscapes, charming small towns, and glimpses of the Po River, providing a relaxing and scenic experience.
Yes, you can take the train from Cremona to Piacenza.
Popular day trips by train from Piacenza include Milan, Parma, Bologna, Lodi, Bergamo.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the Eurail Italy Pass and Interrail Italy Pass are valid on most trains operated by Trenitalia and Italo within Italy, including regional, intercity, and high-speed trains, though some restrictions and seat reservation fees may apply.
Italy uses the euro (EUR) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards for most payments, especially in cities and larger establishments, but carrying some cash is advisable for small shops, markets, and rural areas where card acceptance may be limited.
In Piacenza, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like train stations and markets. Common scams include overcharging by taxis and vendors, so it is advisable to agree on prices beforehand. Staying aware of surroundings and securing personal belongings helps ensure a safe visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cremona to Piacenza
Most Cremona to Piacenza trains use the Cremona to Piacenza station pair. Use this guide to compare Cremona and Piacenza train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Cremona
Arrival train stations in Piacenza
Which Cremona station do trains to Piacenza leave from?
Trains from Cremona to Piacenza leave from Cremona. The station is 0 miles (1 km) from Cremona city centre at Piazza della Libertà, 26100 Cremona CR, Italy.
CremonaPiazza della Libertà, 26100 Cremona CR, Italy+39 0372 407 291
City-centre transport
Getting to Cremona from Cremona city centre
Cremona is 1 km from Cremona city centre. Public transport options include:
BusSeveral local lines available
TrainRegional connections to Milan and other cities
Cremona train station facilities and services
Cremona 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 and drink
Food options include: Ristorante Il Violino, Trattoria Cerri
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cremona. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Cremona. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cremona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cremona: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cremona: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Impero, Delle Arti Design Hotel, Hotel Astoria.
Which Piacenza station do trains from Cremona arrive at?
Trains from Cremona to Piacenza arrive at Piacenza. Piacenza is 0 miles (1 km) from Piacenza city centre.
PiacenzaPiazza Marconi, 29121 Piacenza PC, Italy+39 0523 492 224
City-centre transport
Getting to Piacenza from Piacenza city centre
BusSeveral lines available
TrainRegional and long-distance connections
Piacenza train station facilities and services
Piacenza 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 and drink
Food options include: Al Duca, Osteria Carducci
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Piacenza. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Piacenza. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Piacenza: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Piacenza: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Piacenza: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Best Western Park Hotel, Grande Albergo Roma, Hotel Ovest.
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