The cheapest and fastest trains from Parma to Milan Centrale
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
55 m
Trains per day
40
Distance
116 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Parma 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 to Milan Centrale will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 40 trains that leave Parma for Milan Centrale on Mon, May 25, 29 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 25 the direct trains cover the 116 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 55 m .
On Mon, May 25 the slowest trains will take 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.
Regionale Veloce TTPER 24608:08 AM1h37Parma station9:45 AMMilan Centrale$151One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce TTPER 24546:27 AM1h33Parma station8:00 AMMilan Centrale$151One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce TTPER 246611:00 AM1h45Parma station12:45 PMMilan Centrale$151One-way0 transfers
Regionale TTPER 24806:07 PM1h38Parma station7:45 PMMilan Centrale$151One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce TTPER 24869:00 PM1h45Parma station10:45 PMMilan Centrale$151One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 88184:15 PM0h55Parma station5:10 PMMilan Centrale$411One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 88049:15 AM0h55Parma station10:10 AMMilan Centrale$381One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 880610:15 AM0h55Parma station11:10 AMMilan Centrale$381One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 88246:15 PM0h55Parma station7:10 PMMilan Centrale$411One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 88205:15 PM0h55Parma station6:10 PMMilan Centrale$411One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Parma to Milan Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Parma 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 24m. 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)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m 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 to Milan Centrale:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma to Milan Centrale costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Milan Centrale take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 51m.
The journey is about 6m faster (1h 24m by train vs 1h 30m 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.
Live departures
Parma to Milan Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Parma to Milan Centrale trains for today, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TRENORD 10826 · Regionale TRENORD 2170 | 12:12 PM Parma station | 2h28 | 2:40 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 604 | 12:20 PM Parma station | 1h20 | 1:40 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3953 · Autobus TTPER B5702+ FRECCIAROSSA 8814 | 12:27 PM Parma station | 1h58 | 2:25 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
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 2490 | 3:00 PM Parma station | 1h45 | 4:45 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
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 | |
Intercity 599+ Regionale TTPER 90194+ FRECCIAROSSA 9552 | 7:06 PM Parma station | 1h44 | 8:50 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 1546 | 7:41 PM Parma station | 1h34 | 9:15 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 | |
Intercity 590 | 8:22 PM Parma station | 1h33 | 9:55 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3926 · Regionale TRENORD 10502 · Regionale TRENORD 2186 | 8:33 PM Parma station | 2h07 | 10:40 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2486 | 9:00 PM Parma station | 1h45 | 10:45 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 596 | 9:42 PM Parma station | 1h40 | 11:22 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2494 | 9:53 PM Parma station | 1h37 | 11:30 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 614 | 10:10 PM Parma station | 1h30 | 11:40 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 1588 | 10:43 PM Parma station | 1h32 | 12:15 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9330 | 11:22 PM Parma station | 1h03 | 12:25 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, May 25 | |||||
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 Veloce TTPER 2460 | 8:08 AM Parma station | 1h37 | 9:45 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 10818 · Regionale TRENORD 2162 | 8:12 AM Parma station | 2h28 | 10:40 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8802 | 8:15 AM Parma station | 1h15 | 9:30 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462 | 9:00 AM Parma station | 1h45 | 10:45 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 TTPER 11008 · Autobus TRENORD 444A · Regionale TRENORD 94096 | 9:27 AM Parma station | 3h13 | 12:40 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8806 | 10:15 AM Parma station | 0h55 | 11:10 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 580 | 10:39 AM Parma station | 1h36 | 12:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 607+ Regionale TTPER 90176+ FRECCIAROSSA 8810 | 10:54 AM Parma station | 1h36 | 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 Veloce TTPER 3917 · Regionale TTPER 90178+ FRECCIAROSSA 9806 | 11:27 AM Parma station | 1h58 | 1:25 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Parma to Milan Centrale
Trains from Parma to Milan Centrale run on average 33 times per day, taking around 1h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
There are 24 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:56, the last at 20:53. The fastest train covers the 72 miles (116 km) distance in 1h 19m.
Distance 72 miles (116 km) |
Average train duration 1h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Trains per day 33 |
Direct trains 24 |
Fastest train 1h 19m |
First train 3:56 AM |
Last train 8:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte from Parma to Milan Centrale trainsRegionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte trains will get you between Parma and Milan Centrale from $5 (€4). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Parma to Milan Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Parma to Milan Centrale 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 Milan Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Parma to Milan Centrale
- 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
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Free WiFi in the station.
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
- Venchi
- Panzera Coffee
- Burger King
- Bar Motta
- Caffè Napoli
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Spontini
- Starbucks
- Dispensa Emilia
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
- Glam Hotel Milano
- NYX MIlan
- iQ Hotel Milano
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
- Metro lines: M2 (green), M3 (yellow)
- Tram lines: 1
- Bus lines: 5, 9, 10, 42, 81, 87, 152, 728, N26, NM2, NM3, Air Bus, Orio Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FB, EC, Thello, XP2, R28, IC, ICN, RV, R, Regio, Italo
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