- Must visit
National Gallery of Parma
Parma’s premier art museum displays Correggio, Parmigianino, and other masters in the monumental Pilotta complex.
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
51 m
Average duration
58 m
Trains per day
40
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 $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 40 trains that leave Milan Centrale for Parma on Wed, Jul 15, 26 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 15 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 Wed, Jul 15 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 2455
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2451
Regionale TRENORD 2581 · Regionale TRENORD 10883 · Regionale TTPER 3945
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2463
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475
FRECCIAROSSA 8803
FRECCIAROSSA 8829
FRECCIAROSSA 8823
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 $11.
Distance: 72 miles (116 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $37 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 $37 (€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, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TTPER 2465 | 12:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1h31 | 1:46 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467 | 1:20 PM Milan Centrale | 1h38 | 2:58 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2627 · Regionale TRENORD 10831 | 1:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h24 | 4:49 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 597 | 1:48 PM Milan Centrale | 1h19 | 3:07 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9637+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918 | 1:58 PM Milan Centrale | 2h33 | 4:31 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 9643+ Intercity 590 | 3:25 PM Milan Centrale | 2h19 | 5:44 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
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 2577 · Regionale TRENORD 10895 · Regionale TTPER 2091 | 6:20 PM Milan Centrale | 2h05 | 8:25 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
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 | |
InterCityNotte 35567 | 8:05 PM Milan Centrale | 1h29 | 9:34 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2581 · Regionale TRENORD 10883 · Regionale TTPER 3945 | 8:20 PM Milan Centrale | 2h05 | 10:25 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 35545 | 8:50 PM Milan Centrale | 1h15 | 10:05 PM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 2483 | 9:20 PM Milan Centrale | 1h40 | 11:00 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 | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9511+ Regionale TTPER 90171+ FRECCIAROSSA 8802 | 6:10 AM Milan Centrale | 2h03 | 8:13 AM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 605 | 7:05 AM Milan Centrale | 1h50 | 8:55 AM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2455 | 7:20 AM Milan Centrale | 1h42 | 9:02 AM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8803 | 7:50 AM Milan Centrale | 0h51 | 8:41 AM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 2457 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915 | 8:15 AM Milan Centrale | 2h10 | 10:25 AM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2459 | 9:20 AM Milan Centrale | 1h38 | 10:58 AM Parma station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2619 · Regionale TRENORD 10823 | 9:25 AM Milan Centrale | 3h24 | 12:49 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9619+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910 | 9:58 AM Milan Centrale | 2h33 | 12:31 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9527+ Regionale TTPER 90175+ Intercity 604 | 10:10 AM Milan Centrale | 2h08 | 12:18 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
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 | |
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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 $11 (€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 $11 (€9) |
Trains per day 32 |
Direct trains 21 |
Fastest train 1h 24m |
First train 3:25 AM |
Last train 9:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Discover the best of Parma — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Parma trip today.
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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.
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Three-Michelin-star dining by Chef Enrico Crippa in a refined setting at Casa Maria Luigia, focused on highly creative Italian tasting menus.
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Tipping is optional. A small tip or rounding up is appreciated in restaurants and cafes; taxis are usually rounded up.
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