- Must visit
National Gallery of Parma
Major art museum inside Palazzo della Pilotta, known for works by Correggio, Parmigianino, Leonardo da Vinci, Canaletto and other Italian masters.
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
2 h 16 m
Average duration
2 h 49 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
136 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Parma is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Parma will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 6 trains that leave Florence Santa Maria Novella for Parma on Wed, Jun 10, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 10 the direct trains cover the 136 km distance in an average of 2 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 16 m .
On Wed, Jun 10 the slowest trains will take 3 h 21 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 Florence Santa Maria Novella to Parma among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $13, and a bus costs an average of $13.
Distance: 84 miles (136 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Parma:
A train is $0.39 (€0.32) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Parma costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 32m.
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Direct services run with Intercity, Frecciarossa, Trenitalia EuroCity.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Florence Santa Maria Novella to Parma trains for today, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h28 | 7:38 PM Parma | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:21 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h17 | 7:38 PM Parma | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, June 10 | |||||
![]() | 2:32 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h00 | 5:32 AM Parma | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:32 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h00 | 6:32 AM Parma | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:21 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h16 | 8:37 AM Parma | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:37 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h21 | 3:58 PM Parma | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Parma run on average 50 times per day, taking around 2h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) but you can travel from only $13 (€10) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:32, the last at 18:21. The fastest train covers the 84 miles (136 km) distance in 2h 16m.
Distance 84 miles (136 km) |
Average train duration 2h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Trains per day 50 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 16m |
First train 2:32 AM |
Last train 6:21 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, known for works by Correggio, Parmigianino, Leonardo da Vinci, Canaletto and other Italian masters.
Museum connected to Parma Cathedral and Baptistery, displaying religious art, sculpture and liturgical objects tied to the city’s ecclesiastical history.
Specialized museum dedicated to printer Giambattista Bodoni, with historic typefaces, presses and printing material significant to Parma’s publishing heritage.
Parma’s most iconic square, framed by the cathedral, baptistery and bishop’s palace, ideal for classic city views.
Large historic park across the river from the center, popular for walking, relaxing and views of the ducal residence.
Main civic square in the historic center, lively and photogenic, surrounded by elegant buildings and local activity.
World-famous dry-cured ham made in the Parma hills with only pork and salt, prized for its sweet, delicate flavor.
The iconic hard cheese produced around Parma, aged for deep savory flavor and eaten on its own or with local wines.
Small stuffed pasta traditionally filled with braised meat and cheese, served in rich broth on holidays and special occasions.
Long-standing Michelin-starred restaurant offering creative fine dining rooted in Parma ingredients and polished contemporary technique.
Well-known elegant restaurant near Teatro Regio, famous for Prosciutto Di Parma, seasonal pasta dishes, and refined regional cooking.
Historic Parma restaurant celebrated for traditional local cuisine, especially stuffed pasta, boiled meats, and classic Emilian hospitality.
Generally moderate by Italian standards: lunch and coffee are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave EUR 1-5 for good service. Taxis can be rounded up.
Official public transport app
Parma Railway Station, Parma -> Piazza Garibaldi, Parma
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