- Must visit
Palazzo della Pilotta
A complex of historic buildings housing extensive collections of art, archaeology, and library archives.
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 32 m
Trains per day
47
Distance
86 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from La Spezia to Parma is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from La Spezia to Parma will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
It's difficult to get from La Spezia to Parma without transferring at least 2 times.
Regionale 19242 · Treno 19508 effettuato con bus FI912 · Regionale TTPER 19508
Regionale TTPER 19300 · Treno 19468 effettuato con bus FI930 · Regionale 19468
Regionale TTPER 19302 · Treno 19470 effettuato con bus FI932 · Regionale TTPER 19470
Regionale TTPER 19292 · Treno 19516 effettuato con bus FI922 · Regionale 19516
Regionale TTPER 19226 · Treno 19504 effettuato con bus FI908 · Regionale TTPER 19504
Regionale Veloce 3283 · treno 3283 effettuato con bus GE042 · Regionale 19472
Regionale Veloce 3283 · treno 3283 effettuato con bus GE042 · Regionale 19472
Regionale TTPER 19222 · Treno 19500 effettuato con bus FI900 · Regionale TTPER 19500
Regionale TTPER 19222 · Treno 19500 effettuato con bus FI900 · Regionale TTPER 19500
Regionale TTPER 19302 · Treno 19470 effettuato con bus FI932 · Regionale TTPER 19470Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from La Spezia to Parma among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 53 miles (86 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from La Spezia to Parma:
A bus is $0.01 (€0.01) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Spezia to Parma costing on average $15 (€13).
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 43m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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.
Direct services run with Regionale.
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 La Spezia to Parma trains for tomorrow, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 652 · Intercity 607 | 4:56 AM La Spezia Centrale | 5h56 | 10:52 AM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 652+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2459 | 4:56 AM La Spezia Centrale | 6h02 | 10:58 AM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 19222 · Treno 19500 effettuato con bus FI900 · Regionale TTPER 19500 | 5:00 AM La Spezia Centrale | 2h32 | 7:32 AM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 19222 · Treno 19500 effettuato con bus FI900 · Regionale TTPER 19500 | 5:00 AM La Spezia Centrale | 2h32 | 7:32 AM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 19226 · Treno 19504 effettuato con bus FI908 · Regionale TTPER 19504 | 7:06 AM La Spezia Centrale | 2h38 | 9:44 AM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 19226 · Treno 19504 effettuato con bus FI908 · Regionale TTPER 19504 | 7:06 AM La Spezia Centrale | 2h38 | 9:44 AM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 662 · Intercity 609 | 7:38 AM La Spezia Centrale | 5h15 | 12:53 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 662 · Intercity 609 | 7:38 AM La Spezia Centrale | 5h15 | 12:53 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 19228 · Treno 19506 effettuato con bus FI910 · Regionale 19506 | 8:06 AM La Spezia Centrale | 2h38 | 10:44 AM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 19228 · Treno 19506 effettuato con bus FI910 · Regionale 19506 | 8:06 AM La Spezia Centrale | 2h38 | 10:44 AM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19242 · Treno 19508 effettuato con bus FI912 · Regionale TTPER 19508 | 10:06 AM La Spezia Centrale | 2h38 | 12:44 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19242 · Treno 19508 effettuato con bus FI912 · Regionale TTPER 19508 | 10:06 AM La Spezia Centrale | 2h38 | 12:44 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 666 · Intercity 613 | 10:10 AM La Spezia Centrale | 6h38 | 4:48 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 666 · Intercity 613 | 10:10 AM La Spezia Centrale | 6h38 | 4:48 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 19286 · Treno 19510 effettuato con bus FI914 · Regionale TTPER 19510 | 12:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h38 | 2:44 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 19286 · Treno 19510 effettuato con bus FI914 · Regionale TTPER 19510 | 12:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h38 | 2:44 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18413+ Intercity 590 | 12:35 PM La Spezia Centrale | 5h09 | 5:44 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 670+ Regionale TTPER 2473 | 12:38 PM La Spezia Centrale | 5h08 | 5:46 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 670+ Regionale TTPER 2473 | 12:38 PM La Spezia Centrale | 5h08 | 5:46 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19248 · Treno 19512 effettuato con bus FI918 · Regionale 19512 | 1:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h38 | 3:44 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19248 · Treno 19512 effettuato con bus FI918 · Regionale 19512 | 1:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h38 | 3:44 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3270 · Regionale TTPER 2090 | 1:45 PM La Spezia Centrale | 6h40 | 8:25 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3270 · Regionale TTPER 2090 | 1:45 PM La Spezia Centrale | 6h40 | 8:25 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 19290 · Treno 19514 effettuato con bus FI920 · Regionale TTPER 19514 | 2:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h38 | 4:44 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 19290 · Treno 19514 effettuato con bus FI920 · Regionale TTPER 19514 | 2:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h38 | 4:44 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 674+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477 | 2:38 PM La Spezia Centrale | 5h12 | 7:50 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 674+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477 | 2:38 PM La Spezia Centrale | 5h12 | 7:50 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 510+ Regionale TTPER 2090 | 3:00 PM La Spezia Centrale | 5h25 | 8:25 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 510+ Regionale TTPER 2090 | 3:00 PM La Spezia Centrale | 5h25 | 8:25 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 19292 · Treno 19516 effettuato con bus FI922 · Regionale 19516 | 3:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h38 | 5:44 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 19292 · Treno 19516 effettuato con bus FI922 · Regionale 19516 | 3:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h38 | 5:44 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8616+ Regionale TTPER 2090 | 3:43 PM La Spezia Centrale | 4h42 | 8:25 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19254 · Treno 19518 effettuato con bus FI924 · Regionale TTPER 19518 | 4:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h38 | 6:44 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19254 · Treno 19518 effettuato con bus FI924 · Regionale TTPER 19518 | 4:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h38 | 6:44 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 680+ InterCityNotte 765 | 4:38 PM La Spezia Centrale | 5h53 | 10:31 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18401+ Intercity 596 | 4:40 PM La Spezia Centrale | 4h58 | 9:38 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19256 · Treno 19520 effettuato con bus FI926 · Regionale 19520 | 5:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h38 | 7:44 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19256 · Treno 19520 effettuato con bus FI926 · Regionale 19520 | 5:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h38 | 7:44 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19258 · Treno 19466 effettuato con bus FI928 · Regionale TTPER 19466 | 6:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h38 | 8:44 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19258 · Treno 19466 effettuato con bus FI928 · Regionale TTPER 19466 | 6:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h38 | 8:44 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18423+ FRECCIAROSSA 9330 | 6:40 PM La Spezia Centrale | 4h40 | 11:20 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 19300 · Treno 19468 effettuato con bus FI930 · Regionale 19468 | 7:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h38 | 9:44 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 19300 · Treno 19468 effettuato con bus FI930 · Regionale 19468 | 7:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h38 | 9:44 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 19302 · Treno 19470 effettuato con bus FI932 · Regionale TTPER 19470 | 8:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h36 | 10:42 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 19302 · Treno 19470 effettuato con bus FI932 · Regionale TTPER 19470 | 8:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h36 | 10:42 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3283 · treno 3283 effettuato con bus GE042 · Regionale 19472 | 9:14 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h30 | 11:44 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3283 · treno 3283 effettuato con bus GE042 · Regionale 19472 | 9:14 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h30 | 11:44 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from La Spezia to Parma run on average 22 times per day, taking around 3h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:02, the last at 22:52. The fastest train covers the 53 miles (86 km) distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 53 miles (86 km) |
Average train duration 3h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 2h 0m |
First train 1:02 AM |
Last train 10:52 PM |
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Best time to book 91 days |
Discover the best of Parma — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Parma trip today.
A complex of historic buildings housing extensive collections of art, archaeology, and library archives.
Home to works by renowned artists such as Correggio and Parmigianino, located within the Pilotta complex.
Located in Palazzo del Collegio Dei Nobili, this gallery showcases paintings and sculptures from various periods.
Located at the heart of Parma, surrounded by historic structures including the Cathedral and Baptistery.
The main square of Parma, a vibrant hub with shops, cafes, and historic buildings.
A large green park in the city center, ideal for leisurely walks and picnics.
A renowned dry-cured ham from Parma. It's often served thinly sliced as an appetizer or with melon.
A hard, granular cheese known as 'Parmesan.' It's widely used in cooking and is a staple in many dishes.
Pasta filled with ricotta and Swiss chard, typical of Parma, often served with butter and Parmesan.
A refined venue known for its modern take on traditional Parma cuisine, featuring seasonal ingredients.
An authentic trattoria offering traditional Emilian dishes with a cozy and rustic atmosphere.
Famous for its warm ambiance, offering classic Parma dishes and a rich selection of wines.
Compared to other Italian cities, Parma is moderately priced for dining and accommodation.
Tips are appreciated but not expected. Leave small change or round up in restaurants and cafes.
Official public transport app
Parma Railway Station -> Parma City Center
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