- Must visit
Casa natale di Gabriele d'Annunzio
Important house museum where Gabriele d'Annunzio was born; essential for literature lovers and local history.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$43
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$67
Fastest journey on Sep 19
4 h 1 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
4 h 14 m
Trains on Sep 19
38
Distance
407 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Parma to Pescara is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Parma to Pescara will cost around $67 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 38 trains from Parma to Pescara, including 10 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct trains cover the 407 km distance in an average of 4 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 1 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest trains will take 4 h 17 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 3929 · Regionale 4259
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925 · Regionale 4285
Regionale Veloce 3921 · Regionale 4223
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3913 · Regionale 4217
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3907 · Regionale 4213
FRECCIAROSSA 8803
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3917+
FRECCIAROSSA 8807
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915+
FRECCIAROSSA 9805
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925+
FRECCIAROSSA 8811
Regionale Veloce 3921+
FRECCIAROSSA 8809Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Parma to Pescara among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $60 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $60, while a flight costs an average of $113.
Distance: 252 miles (407 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$60 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price | $113 Average price | $136 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 29m Average total duration 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 6m Average total duration 6h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Parma to Pescara:
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Parma to Pescara costing on average $62.
A train is $53 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Parma to Pescara costing on average $113.
Other travel options to Pescara take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 59m.
Bus takes on average 6h 36m.
Tickets start at around $60 compared to roughly $136 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $76. The journey takes 4h 59m versus 4h 56m 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.
Direct services run with Intercity, Frecciarossa.
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 Parma to Pescara trains for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 603 | 6:51 AM Parma station | 5h10 | 12:01 PM Pescara | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 603+ Regionale 19775 | 6:51 AM Parma station | 5h22 | 12:13 PM Pescara Porta Nuova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3907 · Regionale 4213 · Regionale 19777 | 7:27 AM Parma station | 6h41 | 2:08 PM Pescara Porta Nuova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3907+ FRECCIAROSSA 8801+ Regionale 19775 | 7:27 AM Parma station | 4h46 | 12:13 PM Pescara Porta Nuova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3907 · Regionale 4213 | 7:27 AM Parma station | 6h23 | 1:50 PM Pescara | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3907+ FRECCIAROSSA 8801 | 7:27 AM Parma station | 4h17 | 11:44 AM Pescara | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2493 · Regionale 4185 | 8:06 AM Parma station | 6h08 | 2:14 PM Pescara Porta Nuova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2493 | 8:06 AM Parma station | 5h59 | 2:05 PM Pescara | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8803 | 8:43 AM Parma station | 4h01 | 12:44 PM Pescara | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3913 · Regionale 4217 | 9:27 AM Parma station | 6h14 | 3:41 PM Pescara | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915+ FRECCIAROSSA 9805+ Regionale 19779 | 10:27 AM Parma station | 4h41 | 3:08 PM Pescara Porta Nuova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915+ FRECCIAROSSA 9805 | 10:27 AM Parma station | 4h17 | 2:44 PM Pescara | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 607 | 10:54 AM Parma station | 5h05 | 3:59 PM Pescara | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 1545+ Regionale 19781 | 11:18 AM Parma station | 5h50 | 5:08 PM Pescara Porta Nuova | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 1545 | 11:18 AM Parma station | 5h13 | 4:31 PM Pescara | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3917+ FRECCIAROSSA 8807 | 11:27 AM Parma station | 4h17 | 3:44 PM Pescara | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3921+ FRECCIAROSSA 8809+ Regionale 19781 | 12:27 PM Parma station | 4h41 | 5:08 PM Pescara Porta Nuova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3921 · Regionale 4223 · Regionale 19783 | 12:27 PM Parma station | 6h41 | 7:08 PM Pescara Porta Nuova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3921 · Regionale 4223 | 12:27 PM Parma station | 6h29 | 6:56 PM Pescara | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3921+ FRECCIAROSSA 8809 | 12:27 PM Parma station | 4h17 | 4:44 PM Pescara | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 609 | 12:55 PM Parma station | 5h04 | 5:59 PM Pescara | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925 · Regionale 4285 | 1:27 PM Parma station | 7h23 | 8:50 PM Pescara | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925+ FRECCIAROSSA 8811 | 1:27 PM Parma station | 4h17 | 5:44 PM Pescara | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927+ Intercity 611+ Regionale 19785 | 2:27 PM Parma station | 5h51 | 8:18 PM Pescara Porta Nuova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927+ FRECCIAROSSA 8813 | 2:27 PM Parma station | 4h20 | 6:47 PM Pescara | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927+ FRECCIAROSSA 8813+ Regionale 19783 | 2:27 PM Parma station | 4h41 | 7:08 PM Pescara Porta Nuova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927+ Intercity 611 | 2:27 PM Parma station | 5h41 | 8:08 PM Pescara | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3929 · Regionale 4259 | 3:27 PM Parma station | 6h21 | 9:48 PM Pescara | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3929+ FRECCIAROSSA 8815+ Regionale 19785 | 3:27 PM Parma station | 4h51 | 8:18 PM Pescara Porta Nuova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3929+ FRECCIAROSSA 8815 | 3:27 PM Parma station | 4h17 | 7:44 PM Pescara | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3931+ FRECCIAROSSA 8819 | 4:27 PM Parma station | 4h27 | 8:54 PM Pescara | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 613 | 4:50 PM Parma station | 5h25 | 10:15 PM Pescara | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3935+ FRECCIAROSSA 9811 | 5:27 PM Parma station | 4h33 | 10:00 PM Pescara | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8823 | 6:43 PM Parma station | 4h27 | 11:10 PM Pescara | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 89645 | 9:06 PM Parma station | 6h58 | 4:04 AM Pescara | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 89649 | 9:32 PM Parma station | 6h39 | 4:11 AM Pescara | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17421+ InterCityNotte 89651 · InterCityNotte 89649 | 9:45 PM Parma station | 6h26 | 4:11 AM Pescara | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 17421+ InterCityNotte 89651 | 9:45 PM Parma station | 6h41 | 4:26 AM Pescara | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Parma to Pescara run on average 27 times per day, taking around 4h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 but you can travel from only $9 by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:08, the last at 23:07. The fastest train covers the 252 miles (407 km) distance in 3h 56m.
Distance 252 miles (407 km) |
Average train duration 4h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 |
Trains per day 27 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 3h 56m |
First train 1:08 AM |
Last train 11:07 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Pescara — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Pescara trip today.
Important house museum where Gabriele d'Annunzio was born; essential for literature lovers and local history.
Museum on the people, traditions, and crafts of Abruzzo, with engaging displays inside the old Bourbon complex.
Art venue dedicated to painter Basilio Cascella, showing works tied to Abruzzo identity and family creativity.
Long seafront promenade ideal for walking, cycling, and beach views; one of the city's most popular public spaces.
Historic old-town area with museums, churches, and traces of ancient Pescara, best explored on foot.
Modern riverside bridge and walkway offering panoramic views over the river mouth, marina, and Adriatic coast.
Brodetto alla Pescarese is a rich Adriatic fish stew simmered with tomato, garlic and peppers, reflecting Pescara’s strong seafaring cooking traditions.
Arrosticini are skewers of grilled sheep meat, a signature of Abruzzo, prized for their smoky flavor and central role in local social meals.
Spaghetti Alla Chitarra are square-cut egg pasta strands, traditionally made with a chitarra tool and often served with hearty Abruzzese ragù.
Established seafood restaurant known for refined Adriatic fish dishes and a polished yet relaxed setting near central Pescara.
Well-known traditional spot appreciated for Abruzzese classics, including arrosticini and homemade pasta, in a warm casual atmosphere.
Reliable local seafood venue with strong reputation for fresh catch, pasta alle vongole and classic coastal cooking in an unfussy setting.
Moderate for Italy. Hotels often cost less than Rome or Florence, while dining, beach snacks, and local transit stay fairly manageable for tourists.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service, round up taxi fares, and leave small change at cafes only if service was table-based.
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Pescara Aeroporto -> Pescara Centrale, Pescara
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Parma to Pescara 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 Pescara, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Parma to Pescara trains use the Parma to Pescara station pair, with some services arriving at Pescara Centrale. Use this guide to compare Parma and Pescara 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.
Pescara is 1 km from Pescara city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Pescara has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pescara.
Pescara Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante La Barcaccia, Trattoria del Mare
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Pescara Centrale. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Pescara Centrale. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Pescara Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Pescara Centrale: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pescara Centrale: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Carlton, B&B Hotel Pescara, Hotel Ambra Palace.
Pescara Porta Nuova has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante La Barcaccia, Trattoria del Mare
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Pescara Porta Nuova. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Pescara Porta Nuova: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Pescara Porta Nuova: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pescara Porta Nuova: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Salus, Hotel Regent, Hotel Carlton.
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