- Must visit
Pinacoteca di Brera
One of Milan’s premier art museums, known for masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna in the historic Brera district.
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
59 m
Trains per day
38
Distance
116 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Parma station to Milan Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Parma station to Milan Centrale will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 38 trains that leave Parma station for Milan Centrale on Wed, Jun 17, 22 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct trains cover the 116 km distance in an average of 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 55 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest trains will take 1 h 15 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 TTPER 2480
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2482
Regionale TTPER 2472
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2454
FRECCIAROSSA 8818
FRECCIAROSSA 8804
FRECCIAROSSA 8820
FRECCIAROSSA 8824
FRECCIAROSSA 8802Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Parma station to Milan Centrale 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 21m. 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 | $10 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m 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 Parma station to Milan Centrale:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma station to Milan Centrale costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Milan Centrale take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 58m.
The journey is about 5m faster (1h 21m by train vs 1h 26m 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 Parma station to Milan Centrale trains for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TRENORD 10832 · Regionale TRENORD 2638 | 3:12 PM Parma station | 3h23 | 6:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 608 | 4:06 PM Parma station | 1h39 | 5:45 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 10834 · Regionale TRENORD 2178 | 4:12 PM Parma station | 2h28 | 6:40 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8818 | 4:15 PM Parma station | 0h55 | 5:10 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478 | 5:00 PM Parma station | 1h45 | 6:45 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8820 | 5:15 PM Parma station | 0h55 | 6:10 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 590 | 5:46 PM Parma station | 1h39 | 7:25 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 2480 | 6:07 PM Parma station | 1h38 | 7:45 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 10838 · Regionale TRENORD 2182 | 6:12 PM Parma station | 2h28 | 8:40 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8824 | 6:15 PM Parma station | 0h55 | 7:10 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2482 | 7:02 PM Parma station | 1h43 | 8:45 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 10842 · Regionale TRENORD 2186 | 8:12 PM Parma station | 2h28 | 10:40 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 612 | 8:13 PM Parma station | 1h27 | 9:40 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2486 | 9:00 PM Parma station | 1h45 | 10:45 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3928 · Regionale 2296 | 9:33 PM Parma station | 1h49 | 11:22 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 596 | 9:40 PM Parma station | 1h37 | 11:17 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, June 17 | |||||
InterCityNotte 752 | 5:56 AM Parma station | 1h19 | 7:15 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 2452 | 6:07 AM Parma station | 1h38 | 7:45 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2454 | 6:27 AM Parma station | 1h33 | 8:00 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2458 | 7:00 AM Parma station | 1h50 | 8:50 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 2070+ Intercity 658 | 7:34 AM Parma station | 2h26 | 10:00 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 2070 · Regionale TRENORD 2362 | 7:34 AM Parma station | 3h01 | 10:35 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2460 · Autobus TTPER B0654 · Regionale TRENORD 94154 | 8:08 AM Parma station | 2h32 | 10:40 AM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 10818 · Regionale TRENORD 2624 | 8:12 AM Parma station | 3h23 | 11:35 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8802 | 8:15 AM Parma station | 1h15 | 9:30 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 10820 · Regionale TRENORD 2626 | 9:12 AM Parma station | 3h23 | 12:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8804 | 9:15 AM Parma station | 0h55 | 10:10 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 10822 · Regionale TRENORD 2166 | 10:12 AM Parma station | 2h28 | 12:40 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 34073 · Regionale TTPER 90176+ FRECCIAROSSA 8810 | 10:27 AM Parma station | 2h03 | 12:30 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466 | 11:00 AM Parma station | 1h45 | 12:45 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 10824 · Regionale TRENORD 2600 | 11:12 AM Parma station | 3h23 | 2:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 10824+ FRECCIAROSSA 9728 | 11:12 AM Parma station | 3h03 | 2:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 34061 · Regionale TTPER 90178+ FRECCIAROSSA 9806 | 11:27 AM Parma station | 1h58 | 1:25 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 10826 · Regionale TRENORD 2170 | 12:12 PM Parma station | 2h28 | 2:40 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470 | 1:00 PM Parma station | 1h45 | 2:45 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 606 | 1:56 PM Parma station | 1h34 | 3:30 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 2472 | 2:12 PM Parma station | 1h33 | 3:45 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2474 | 3:00 PM Parma station | 1h45 | 4:45 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Parma station to Milan Centrale run on average 37 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
There are 27 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:52, the last at 21:39. The fastest train covers the 72 miles (116 km) distance in 1h 27m.
Distance 72 miles (116 km) |
Average train duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 37 |
Direct trains 27 |
Fastest train 1h 27m |
First train 4:52 AM |
Last train 9:39 PM |
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One of Milan’s premier art museums, known for masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna in the historic Brera district.
Italy’s largest science museum, featuring Leonardo-inspired displays, transport collections, and interactive exhibits in a former monastery.
A major museum of 20th-century Italian art facing Piazza del Duomo, especially noted for Futurist works and its central location.
Milan’s central square and the city’s main gathering point, ideal for first-time visitors and iconic city views.
A charming historic district known for elegant streets, art atmosphere, boutiques, and a classic Milanese walking experience.
Milan’s canal district, very popular for waterside walks, photos, and lively urban atmosphere, especially in the evening.
Milan’s signature saffron risotto, rich with butter and cheese, celebrated for its golden color and elegant, comforting flavor.
A classic Milanese breaded veal cutlet, traditionally cooked in butter and prized as one of the city’s most iconic dishes.
Braised veal shank, often served with risotto alla Milanese, valued for its tender meat and rich marrow-filled sauce.
Long-standing fine dining destination and one of Milan’s best-known vegetarian restaurants, refined and creative in style.
Well-known Milanese restaurant with a modern approach to Lombard classics such as risotto and mondeghili in a stylish setting.
Historic traditional trattoria known for classic Milanese dishes, old-world atmosphere, and a strong local reputation.
Prices are above the Italian average, especially near the station. Casual meals are manageable, but hotels and sit-down dining cost more.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave EUR 1-5 for good service. Taxis can be rounded up.
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