- 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 09
$50
Average ticket price on Sep 09
$57
Fastest journey on Sep 09
6 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 09
7 h 15 m
Trains on Sep 09
36
Distance
273 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nice to Parma is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nice to Parma will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
It's difficult to get from Nice to Parma without transferring at least 2 times.
86023+
Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale TTPER 2090
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Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale TTPER 2090
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Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale TTPER 2090
86033+
Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale TTPER 2090
86017+
Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale TTPER 2090
86039+
Intercity 635+
Regionale TTPER 2091
86037+
Intercity 635+
Regionale TTPER 2091
86035+
Intercity 635+
Regionale TTPER 2091
86017+
Intercity 745+
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471
86047+
Intercity 681+
Regionale TTPER 2483Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nice to Parma among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 16m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, while a flight costs an average of $621.
Distance: 169 miles (273 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $97 Average price | $621 Average price | $122 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 28m Average total duration 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 39m Average total duration 8h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Parma:
A train is $85 (€69) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Nice to Parma costing on average $97 (€78).
A train is $610 (€492) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Parma costing on average $621 (€502).
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 58m.
Bus takes on average 8h 9m.
Tickets start at around $12 (€10) compared to roughly $122 (€99) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $110 (€89). The journey takes 5h 58m versus 4h 40m 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 Nice to Parma trains for today, Tuesday, September 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
86005+ Intercity 631+ Regionale TTPER 2078+ Intercity 597 | On time 6:54 AM Nice-Ville | 8h13 | 3:07 PM Parma station | 3 transfers | |
86005+ Intercity 631+ Regionale TTPER 2078 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467 | On time 6:54 AM Nice-Ville | 8h04 | 2:58 PM Parma station | 3 transfers | |
86005+ Intercity 631+ Regionale TTPER 2078 · Regionale Veloce 3929 | On time 6:54 AM Nice-Ville | 8h31 | 3:25 PM Parma station | 3 transfers | |
86007+ Intercity 631+ Regionale TTPER 2078+ Intercity 597 | On time 7:23 AM Nice-Ville | 7h44 | 3:07 PM Parma station | 3 transfers | |
86007+ Intercity 631+ Regionale TTPER 2078 · Regionale Veloce 3929 | On time 7:23 AM Nice-Ville | 8h02 | 3:25 PM Parma station | 3 transfers | |
86007+ Intercity 631+ Regionale TTPER 2078 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467 | On time 7:23 AM Nice-Ville | 7h35 | 2:58 PM Parma station | 3 transfers | |
86009+ Intercity 631+ Regionale TTPER 2078+ Intercity 597 | On time 7:55 AM Nice-Ville | 7h12 | 3:07 PM Parma station | 3 transfers | |
86009+ Intercity 631+ Regionale TTPER 2078 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467 | On time 7:55 AM Nice-Ville | 7h03 | 2:58 PM Parma station | 3 transfers | |
86009+ Intercity 631+ Regionale TTPER 2078 · Regionale Veloce 3929 | On time 7:55 AM Nice-Ville | 7h30 | 3:25 PM Parma station | 3 transfers | |
86013+ Intercity 745+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 · Regionale TTPER 2473 | On time 8:23 AM Nice-Ville | 9h23 | 5:46 PM Parma station | 3 transfers | |
86013+ Intercity 745+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 · Regionale TTPER 3933 | On time 8:23 AM Nice-Ville | 8h54 | 5:17 PM Parma station | 3 transfers | |
86013+ Intercity 745+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3935 | On time 8:23 AM Nice-Ville | 9h02 | 5:25 PM Parma station | 3 transfers | |
86015+ Intercity 745+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 · Regionale TTPER 2473 | 8:54 AM Nice-Ville | 8h52 | 5:46 PM Parma station | 3 transfers | |
86015+ Intercity 745+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3935 | 8:54 AM Nice-Ville | 8h31 | 5:25 PM Parma station | 3 transfers | |
86015+ Intercity 745+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 · Regionale TTPER 3933 | 8:54 AM Nice-Ville | 8h23 | 5:17 PM Parma station | 3 transfers | |
86017+ Intercity 745+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 | 9:23 AM Nice-Ville | 7h35 | 4:58 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
86017+ Intercity 635+ Regionale TTPER 2091 | 9:23 AM Nice-Ville | 11h02 | 8:25 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
86017+ Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale TTPER 2090 | 9:23 AM Nice-Ville | 11h02 | 8:25 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
86019+ Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale TTPER 2090 | 9:54 AM Nice-Ville | 10h31 | 8:25 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
86019+ Intercity 681+ Regionale TTPER 2483 | 9:54 AM Nice-Ville | 13h06 | 11:00 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
86019+ Intercity 635+ Regionale TTPER 2091 | 9:54 AM Nice-Ville | 10h31 | 8:25 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
86023+ Intercity 635+ Regionale TTPER 2091 | 10:24 AM Nice-Ville | 10h01 | 8:25 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
86023+ Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale TTPER 2090 | 10:24 AM Nice-Ville | 10h01 | 8:25 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
86023+ Intercity 681+ Regionale TTPER 2483 | 10:24 AM Nice-Ville | 12h36 | 11:00 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
86025+ Intercity 635+ Regionale TTPER 2091 | 10:53 AM Nice-Ville | 9h32 | 8:25 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
86025+ Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale TTPER 2090 | 10:53 AM Nice-Ville | 9h32 | 8:25 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
86025+ Intercity 681+ Regionale TTPER 2483 | 10:53 AM Nice-Ville | 12h07 | 11:00 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
86027+ Intercity 635+ Regionale TTPER 2091 | 11:23 AM Nice-Ville | 9h02 | 8:25 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
86027+ Intercity 681+ Regionale TTPER 2483 | 11:23 AM Nice-Ville | 11h37 | 11:00 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
86027+ Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale TTPER 2090 | 11:23 AM Nice-Ville | 9h02 | 8:25 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
86033+ Intercity 681+ Regionale TTPER 2483 | 12:26 PM Nice-Ville | 10h34 | 11:00 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
86033+ Intercity 635+ Regionale TTPER 2091 | 12:26 PM Nice-Ville | 7h59 | 8:25 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
86033+ Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale TTPER 2090 | 12:26 PM Nice-Ville | 7h59 | 8:25 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
86035+ Regionale Veloce 3375 · Regionale Veloce 3283 | 12:55 PM Nice-Ville | 10h19 | 11:14 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
86035+ Intercity 681+ Regionale TTPER 2483 | 12:55 PM Nice-Ville | 10h05 | 11:00 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
86035+ Intercity 635+ Regionale TTPER 2091 | 12:55 PM Nice-Ville | 7h30 | 8:25 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
86037+ Intercity 681+ Regionale TTPER 2483 | 1:24 PM Nice-Ville | 9h36 | 11:00 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
86037+ Regionale Veloce 3375 · Regionale Veloce 3283 | 1:24 PM Nice-Ville | 9h50 | 11:14 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
86037+ Intercity 635+ Regionale TTPER 2091 | 1:24 PM Nice-Ville | 7h01 | 8:25 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
86039+ Intercity 635+ Regionale TTPER 2091 | 1:55 PM Nice-Ville | 6h30 | 8:25 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
86039+ Intercity 681+ Regionale TTPER 2483 | 1:55 PM Nice-Ville | 9h05 | 11:00 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
86039+ Regionale Veloce 3375 · Regionale Veloce 3283 | 1:55 PM Nice-Ville | 9h19 | 11:14 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
86043+ Regionale Veloce 3375 · Regionale Veloce 3283 | 2:23 PM Nice-Ville | 8h51 | 11:14 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
86043+ Regionale Veloce 3375 · Regionale Veloce 3044 · Regionale TTPER 2483 | 2:23 PM Nice-Ville | 8h37 | 11:00 PM Parma station | 3 transfers | |
86043+ Intercity 681+ Regionale TTPER 2483 | 2:23 PM Nice-Ville | 8h37 | 11:00 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
86045+ Intercity 681+ Regionale TTPER 2483 | 2:54 PM Nice-Ville | 8h06 | 11:00 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
86047+ Intercity 681+ Regionale TTPER 2483 | 3:23 PM Nice-Ville | 7h37 | 11:00 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
86049+ Intercity 681+ Regionale TTPER 2483 | 3:51 PM Nice-Ville | 7h09 | 11:00 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Nice to Parma run on average 42 times per day, taking around 5h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:25, the last at 22:47. The fastest train covers the 169 miles (273 km) distance in 4h 47m.
Distance 169 miles (273 km) |
Average train duration 5h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€6) |
Trains per day 42 |
Fastest train 4h 47m |
First train 12:25 AM |
Last train 10:47 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 1 day |
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 Nice 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 Nice to Parma trains use the Ventimiglia Stazione to Parma station pair. Use this guide to compare Nice and Parma train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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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