The cheapest and fastest trains from Lugano to Parma
Cheapest price
$48
Average price
$48
Fastest journey
3 h 55 m
Average duration
3 h 55 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
171 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lugano to Parma is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lugano to Parma will cost around $48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
Of the 1 trains that leave Lugano for Parma on Thu, Nov 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 171 km distance in an average of 3 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 55 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 3 h 55 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Lugano to Parma
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lugano to Parma among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a train costs an average of €22.
Distance: 106 miles (171 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€39 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest |
3h 18m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Lugano to Parma train times
The table below shows live departures for Lugano to Parma trains for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EuroCity 31 | 7:30 AM Lugano FLP | 3h01 | 10:31 AM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 11+ Intercity 609 | 8:30 AM Lugano FLP | 3h23 | 11:53 AM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 33+ Regionale TTPER 2465 | 9:30 AM Lugano FLP | 3h18 | 12:48 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 13+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467 | 10:30 AM Lugano FLP | 3h28 | 1:58 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 15+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 | 12:30 PM Lugano FLP | 3h28 | 3:58 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 151+ Regionale TTPER 2473 | 1:30 PM Lugano FLP | 3h18 | 4:48 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 17+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 | 2:30 PM Lugano FLP | 3h28 | 5:58 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 19+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2479 | 4:30 PM Lugano FLP | 3h28 | 7:58 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 21+ InterCityNotte 765 | 6:30 PM Lugano FLP | 3h01 | 9:31 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lugano to Parma
Distance 106 miles (171 km) |
Average train duration 2h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€22) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 1m |
First train 00:14 |
Last train 19:30 |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Lugano to Parma trainsTrenitalia, Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Lugano and Parma from $20 (€16). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Trenitalia
Regionale
Intercity
Intercity Notte
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
FAQs: Trains from Lugano to Parma

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Lugano to Parma
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Via Maraini.
- Ristorante Grand Café Al Porto
- Ristorante Trani
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Lugano Dante Center
- Hotel Federale Lugano
- Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano
- Located in the main hall
- 116 places
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for trains to Ponte Tresa
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Funicular: Connection to Lugano city center
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Piazzale Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa.
- Angiol d'Or
- Enoteca Fontana
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- NH Parma
- Hotel Torino
- Hotel Button
- Located in the main hall
- 600 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for regional and high-speed trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Lines 2, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 21
- TEP buses available
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