- 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 20
$103
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$122
Fastest journey on Sep 20
5 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
5 h 25 m
Trains on Sep 20
54
Distance
295 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lucerne to Parma is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lucerne to Parma will cost around $122 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $103.
It's difficult to get from Lucerne to Parma without transferring at least once.
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EuroCity 27+
Regionale Veloce 3045 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485
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Regionale Veloce 3045 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485+
EuroCity 27
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Regionale Veloce 3045 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485+
EuroCity 27
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EuroCity 27+
Regionale Veloce 3045 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485
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EuroCity 27+
Regionale Veloce 3045 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485
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EuroCity 37
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EuroCity 37
IC 21 671 | 671+
Regionale TTPER 2473+
EuroCity 151
IR 26 2319 | 2319+
EuroCity 19+
Intercity 613
IC 21 667 | 667+
EuroCity 153Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Parma among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $51 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 9m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $51, while a flight costs an average of $345.
Distance: 183 miles (295 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$51 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price | $345 Average price | $155 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lucerne to Parma:
A train is $22 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lucerne to Parma costing on average $73.
A train is $294 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to Parma costing on average $345.
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 30m.
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
Tickets start at around $51 compared to roughly $155 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $104. The journey takes 4h 30m versus 4h 14m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Lucerne to Parma trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:18 PM Lucerne | 4h23 | 8:41 PM Parma | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 6:18 PM Lucerne | 12h31 | 6:49 AM Parma | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 10:18 PM Lucerne | 10h23 | 8:41 AM Parma | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
S 3 21337 | 21337+ EuroCity 151+ Regionale TTPER 2473 | 10:06 AM Lucerne station | 7h40 | 5:46 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
S 3 21337 | 21337+ EuroCity 37 | 10:06 AM Lucerne station | 9h22 | 7:28 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
S 3 21337 | 21337+ EuroCity 153 | 10:06 AM Lucerne station | 5h49 | 3:55 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
IC 21 667 | 667+ EuroCity 153 | 10:18 AM Lucerne station | 5h37 | 3:55 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
IC 21 667 | 667+ EuroCity 151+ Regionale TTPER 2473 | 10:18 AM Lucerne station | 7h28 | 5:46 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
IC 21 667 | 667+ EuroCity 37 | 10:18 AM Lucerne station | 9h10 | 7:28 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
IR VAE 2021 | 2021+ EuroCity 37 | 10:39 AM Lucerne station | 8h49 | 7:28 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
IR VAE 2021 | 2021+ EuroCity 19+ Intercity 613 | 10:39 AM Lucerne station | 6h09 | 4:48 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
IR VAE 2021 | 2021+ EuroCity 151+ Regionale TTPER 2473 | 10:39 AM Lucerne station | 7h07 | 5:46 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
S 3 21341 | 21341+ EuroCity 19+ Intercity 613 | 11:06 AM Lucerne station | 5h42 | 4:48 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
S 3 21341 | 21341+ EuroCity 151+ Regionale TTPER 2473 | 11:06 AM Lucerne station | 6h40 | 5:46 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
S 3 21341 | 21341+ EuroCity 37 | 11:06 AM Lucerne station | 8h22 | 7:28 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
IR 26 2319 | 2319+ EuroCity 37 | 11:18 AM Lucerne station | 8h10 | 7:28 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
IR 26 2319 | 2319+ EuroCity 151+ Regionale TTPER 2473 | 11:18 AM Lucerne station | 6h28 | 5:46 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
IR 26 2319 | 2319+ EuroCity 19+ Intercity 613 | 11:18 AM Lucerne station | 5h30 | 4:48 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
S 3 21345 | 21345+ EuroCity 151+ Regionale TTPER 2473 | 12:06 PM Lucerne station | 5h40 | 5:46 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
S 3 21345 | 21345+ EuroCity 21+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 | 12:06 PM Lucerne station | 6h52 | 6:58 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
S 3 21345 | 21345+ EuroCity 37 | 12:06 PM Lucerne station | 7h22 | 7:28 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
IC 21 671 | 671+ EuroCity 21+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 | 12:18 PM Lucerne station | 6h40 | 6:58 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
IC 21 671 | 671+ EuroCity 151+ Regionale TTPER 2473 | 12:18 PM Lucerne station | 5h28 | 5:46 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
IC 21 671 | 671+ EuroCity 37 | 12:18 PM Lucerne station | 7h10 | 7:28 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
IR VAE 2025 | 2025+ EuroCity 123+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2479 | 12:39 PM Lucerne station | 8h19 | 8:58 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
IR VAE 2025 | 2025+ EuroCity 37 | 12:39 PM Lucerne station | 6h49 | 7:28 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
IR VAE 2025 | 2025+ EuroCity 21+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 | 12:39 PM Lucerne station | 6h19 | 6:58 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
S 3 21349 | 21349+ EuroCity 21+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 | 1:06 PM Lucerne station | 5h52 | 6:58 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
S 3 21349 | 21349+ EuroCity 37 | 1:06 PM Lucerne station | 6h22 | 7:28 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
S 3 21349 | 21349+ EuroCity 123+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2479 | 1:06 PM Lucerne station | 7h52 | 8:58 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
IR 26 2323 | 2323+ EuroCity 37 | 1:18 PM Lucerne station | 6h10 | 7:28 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
IR 26 2323 | 2323+ EuroCity 21+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 | 1:18 PM Lucerne station | 5h40 | 6:58 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
IR 26 2323 | 2323+ EuroCity 123+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2479 | 1:18 PM Lucerne station | 7h40 | 8:58 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
S 3 21353 | 21353+ EuroCity 37 | 2:06 PM Lucerne station | 5h22 | 7:28 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
S 3 21353 | 21353+ EuroCity 123+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2479 | 2:06 PM Lucerne station | 6h52 | 8:58 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
S 3 21353 | 21353+ EuroCity 25+ Regionale TTPER 2483 | 2:06 PM Lucerne station | 8h54 | 11:00 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
IC 21 675 | 675+ EuroCity 25+ Regionale TTPER 2483 | 2:18 PM Lucerne station | 8h42 | 11:00 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
IC 21 675 | 675+ EuroCity 123+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2479 | 2:18 PM Lucerne station | 6h40 | 8:58 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
IC 21 675 | 675+ EuroCity 37 | 2:18 PM Lucerne station | 5h10 | 7:28 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
IR VAE 2029 | 2029+ EuroCity 27+ Regionale Veloce 3045 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 2:39 PM Lucerne station | 8h53 | 11:32 PM Parma station | 3 transfers | |
IR VAE 2029 | 2029+ EuroCity 123+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2479 | 2:39 PM Lucerne station | 6h19 | 8:58 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
IR VAE 2029 | 2029+ EuroCity 25+ Regionale TTPER 2483 | 2:39 PM Lucerne station | 8h21 | 11:00 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
S 3 21357 | 21357+ EuroCity 27+ Regionale Veloce 3045 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 3:06 PM Lucerne station | 8h26 | 11:32 PM Parma station | 3 transfers | |
S 3 21357 | 21357+ EuroCity 123+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2479 | 3:06 PM Lucerne station | 5h52 | 8:58 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
S 3 21357 | 21357+ EuroCity 25+ Regionale TTPER 2483 | 3:06 PM Lucerne station | 7h54 | 11:00 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
IR 26 2327 | 2327+ EuroCity 25+ Regionale TTPER 2483 | 3:18 PM Lucerne station | 7h42 | 11:00 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
IR 26 2327 | 2327+ EuroCity 27+ Regionale Veloce 3045 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 3:18 PM Lucerne station | 8h14 | 11:32 PM Parma station | 3 transfers | |
IR 26 2327 | 2327+ EuroCity 123+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2479 | 3:18 PM Lucerne station | 5h40 | 8:58 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
EC 173 | 173+ EuroCity 25+ Regionale TTPER 2483 | 4:18 PM Lucerne station | 6h42 | 11:00 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
EC 173 | 173+ EuroCity 27+ Regionale Veloce 3045 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 4:18 PM Lucerne station | 7h14 | 11:32 PM Parma station | 3 transfers | |
IR VAE 2033 | 2033+ EuroCity 25+ Regionale TTPER 2483 | 4:39 PM Lucerne station | 6h21 | 11:00 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
IR VAE 2033 | 2033+ EuroCity 27+ Regionale Veloce 3045 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 4:39 PM Lucerne station | 6h53 | 11:32 PM Parma station | 3 transfers | |
S 3 21365 | 21365+ EuroCity 27+ Regionale Veloce 3045 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 5:06 PM Lucerne station | 6h26 | 11:32 PM Parma station | 3 transfers | |
S 3 21365 | 21365+ EuroCity 25+ Regionale TTPER 2483 | 5:06 PM Lucerne station | 5h54 | 11:00 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
IR 26 2331 | 2331+ EuroCity 27+ Regionale Veloce 3045 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 5:18 PM Lucerne station | 6h14 | 11:32 PM Parma station | 3 transfers | |
IR 26 2331 | 2331+ EuroCity 25+ Regionale TTPER 2483 | 5:18 PM Lucerne station | 5h42 | 11:00 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Lucerne to Parma run on average 21 times per day, taking around 4h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:12, the last at 19:18. The fastest train covers the 183 miles (295 km) distance in 3h 51m.
Distance 183 miles (295 km) |
Average train duration 4h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 |
Trains per day 21 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 51m |
First train 5:12 AM |
Last train 7:18 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 Lucerne 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 Lucerne to Parma trains use the Luzern Bhf to Parma station pair. Use this guide to compare Lucerne and Parma train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Luzern Bhf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant La Cucina, Restaurant Bellini Locanda Ticinese
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Luzern Bhf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Luzern Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Luzern Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Luzern Bhf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern Bhf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Monopol Luzern, Waldstätterhof Swiss Quality Hotel, Hotel Central Luzern.
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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