- Must visit
Galleria Nazionale di Parma
Major art gallery inside Palazzo della Pilotta with important Italian paintings, including works by Correggio, Parmigianino, Leonardo, Canaletto and others.
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
51 m
Average duration
58 m
Trains per day
37
Distance
116 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan Centrale to Parma is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan Centrale to Parma will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 37 trains that leave Milan Centrale for Parma on Sun, May 31, 28 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct trains cover the 116 km distance in an average of 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 51 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest trains will take 1 h 13 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.
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1705
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467
Regionale TRENORD 2181 · Regionale TRENORD 10883 · Regionale TTPER 3947
FRECCIAROSSA 8823
FRECCIAROSSA 8829
FRECCIAROSSA 8803
FRECCIAROSSA 8825
FRECCIAROSSA 9303Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan Centrale to Parma among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 72 miles (116 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m 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 |
This is compared to other travel options from Milan Centrale to Parma:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan Centrale to Parma costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 58m.
The journey is about 8m faster (1h 20m by train vs 1h 28m by car) and roughly $22 (€18) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($15 (€12) vs $38 (€30)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Milan Centrale to Parma trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TRENORD 2157 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 1709 | 8:20 AM Milan Centrale | 1h31 | 9:51 AM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2499 | 9:20 AM Milan Centrale | 1h38 | 10:58 AM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2161 · Regionale TRENORD 10823 | 10:20 AM Milan Centrale | 2h29 | 12:49 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 609 | 11:15 AM Milan Centrale | 1h38 | 12:53 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2463 | 11:20 AM Milan Centrale | 1h40 | 1:00 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 2465 | 12:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1h31 | 1:46 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2165 · Regionale TRENORD 10827 | 12:20 PM Milan Centrale | 2h29 | 2:49 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467 | 1:20 PM Milan Centrale | 1h38 | 2:58 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 597 | 1:48 PM Milan Centrale | 1h19 | 3:07 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2169 · Regionale TRENORD 10831 | 2:20 PM Milan Centrale | 2h29 | 4:49 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8813+ Regionale TTPER 90183+ FRECCIAROSSA 8818 | 2:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1h38 | 4:13 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 613 | 3:05 PM Milan Centrale | 1h43 | 4:48 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 | 3:20 PM Milan Centrale | 1h38 | 4:58 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9809+ Regionale TTPER 90185+ FRECCIAROSSA 8820 | 3:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1h38 | 5:13 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 2473 | 4:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1h31 | 5:46 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2173 · Regionale TRENORD 10835 | 4:20 PM Milan Centrale | 2h29 | 6:49 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8819+ Regionale TTPER 90187+ FRECCIAROSSA 8824 | 4:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1h38 | 6:13 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 | 5:20 PM Milan Centrale | 1h38 | 6:58 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 599 | 5:40 PM Milan Centrale | 1h24 | 7:04 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8823 | 5:50 PM Milan Centrale | 0h51 | 6:41 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477 | 6:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1h35 | 7:50 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2177 · Regionale TRENORD 10839 | 6:20 PM Milan Centrale | 2h29 | 8:49 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8825 | 6:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1h06 | 7:41 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2479 | 7:20 PM Milan Centrale | 1h38 | 8:58 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8829 | 7:50 PM Milan Centrale | 0h51 | 8:41 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2181 · Regionale TRENORD 10883 · Regionale TTPER 3945 | 8:20 PM Milan Centrale | 2h05 | 10:25 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 765 | 9:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1h16 | 10:31 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 2483 | 9:20 PM Milan Centrale | 1h40 | 11:00 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 755 | 9:50 PM Milan Centrale | 1h15 | 11:05 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3045 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 10:05 PM Milan Centrale | 1h27 | 11:32 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2451 | 5:15 AM Milan Centrale | 1h28 | 6:43 AM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 603 | 5:25 AM Milan Centrale | 1h24 | 6:49 AM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9303 | 5:50 AM Milan Centrale | 1h13 | 7:03 AM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 583 | 6:05 AM Milan Centrale | 1h40 | 7:45 AM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2493 | 6:30 AM Milan Centrale | 1h34 | 8:04 AM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 605 | 7:05 AM Milan Centrale | 1h50 | 8:55 AM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1705 | 7:20 AM Milan Centrale | 1h38 | 8:58 AM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8803 | 7:50 AM Milan Centrale | 0h51 | 8:41 AM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Milan Centrale to Parma run on average 32 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€9) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
There are 21 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:25, the last at 21:05. The fastest train covers the 72 miles (116 km) distance in 1h 24m.
Distance 72 miles (116 km) |
Average train duration 1h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€9) |
Trains per day 32 |
Direct trains 21 |
Fastest train 1h 24m |
First train 3:25 AM |
Last train 9:05 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 gallery inside Palazzo della Pilotta with important Italian paintings, including works by Correggio, Parmigianino, Leonardo, Canaletto and others.
Remarkable 17th-century wooden court theatre within the Pilotta complex, famous for its monumental stage architecture and historical importance.
Archaeological museum in the Pilotta complex with Etruscan, Roman and Egyptian collections that help explain the deep history of the Parma area.
Parma's most photogenic square, framed by the cathedral, baptistery and bishop's palace, and one of the city's top must-see settings.
Large historic park near the center with tree-lined paths, statues and river views, popular for walking, photos and relaxed breaks.
Main civic square lined with historic buildings, cafes and everyday city life, ideal as a central reference point for exploring Parma.
Sweet, delicate dry-cured ham produced in the Parma hills, aged with only pork and salt. It is one of the city’s signature foods and a protected specialty.
The famous hard aged cheese made in the Parma area from cow’s milk. Locals eat it on its own, with balsamic vinegar, or grated over pasta and soups.
Fresh stuffed pasta filled with ricotta, chard or spinach, and Parmigiano Reggiano, usually served with butter and cheese. A classic Parma first course.
Established fine-dining restaurant with a refined contemporary approach rooted in Parma ingredients and Emilian culinary tradition.
Historic Parma restaurant known for classic Emilian cuisine, including anolini, bolliti, and local salumi, in an elegant traditional setting.
Well-known traditional trattoria serving Parma specialties such as tortelli, Prosciutto di Parma, and torta fritta in a lively rustic atmosphere.
Moderate by Italian standards: cafés and casual meals are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but leaving EUR 1-2 at cafés or 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated.
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