- Must visit
Musei Civici di Palazzo Farnese
Piacenza’s main civic museum complex displays archaeology, carriages, arms, frescoes, and decorative arts inside a grand ducal palace.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$8
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$9
Fastest journey on Sep 19
28 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
30 m
Trains on Sep 19
44
Distance
57 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Parma to Piacenza is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Parma to Piacenza will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 44 trains from Parma to Piacenza, including 44 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct trains cover the 57 km distance in an average of 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 28 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest trains will take 31 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 3906
Regionale TTPER 2480
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2482
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2486
FRECCIAROSSA 9330
FRECCIAROSSA 8802
InterCityNotte 752
Intercity 604
Intercity 612Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Parma to Piacenza among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, while a bus costs an average of $83.
Distance: 35 miles (57 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $83 Average price | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Piacenza:
A train is $74 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Parma to Piacenza costing on average $83.
Other travel options to Piacenza take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 37m.
The journey is about 10m faster (41m by train vs 51m by car) and roughly $10 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($9 vs $19). 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, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa, Trenitalia EuroCity.
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 to Piacenza trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3904 | 9:33 AM Parma station | 0h42 | 10:15 AM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3906 | 10:33 AM Parma station | 0h42 | 11:15 AM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 580 | 10:39 AM Parma station | 0h38 | 11:17 AM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466 | 11:00 AM Parma station | 0h48 | 11:48 AM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3908 | 11:33 AM Parma station | 0h42 | 12:15 PM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 604 | 12:20 PM Parma station | 0h30 | 12:50 PM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910 | 12:33 PM Parma station | 0h42 | 1:15 PM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470 | 1:00 PM Parma station | 0h48 | 1:48 PM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3912 | 1:33 PM Parma station | 0h42 | 2:15 PM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 606 | 1:56 PM Parma station | 0h31 | 2:27 PM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 18134 | 2:09 PM Parma station | 0h37 | 2:46 PM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 2472 | 2:12 PM Parma station | 0h39 | 2:51 PM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914 | 2:33 PM Parma station | 0h42 | 3:15 PM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2474 | 3:00 PM Parma station | 0h48 | 3:48 PM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916 | 3:33 PM Parma station | 0h42 | 4:15 PM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 608 | 4:06 PM Parma station | 0h36 | 4:42 PM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918 | 4:33 PM Parma station | 0h42 | 5:15 PM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478 | 5:00 PM Parma station | 0h48 | 5:48 PM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3920 | 5:33 PM Parma station | 0h42 | 6:15 PM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 590 | 5:46 PM Parma station | 0h36 | 6:22 PM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 2480 | 6:07 PM Parma station | 0h44 | 6:51 PM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922 | 6:33 PM Parma station | 0h45 | 7:18 PM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2482 | 7:02 PM Parma station | 0h46 | 7:48 PM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17426 | 7:18 PM Parma station | 0h42 | 8:00 PM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3924 | 7:33 PM Parma station | 0h37 | 8:10 PM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2484 | 8:00 PM Parma station | 0h48 | 8:48 PM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 612 | 8:13 PM Parma station | 0h31 | 8:44 PM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3926 | 8:33 PM Parma station | 0h42 | 9:15 PM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2486 | 9:00 PM Parma station | 0h48 | 9:48 PM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3928 | 9:33 PM Parma station | 0h40 | 10:13 PM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 596 | 9:40 PM Parma station | 0h37 | 10:17 PM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 614 | 10:10 PM Parma station | 0h31 | 10:41 PM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3930 | 10:33 PM Parma station | 0h42 | 11:15 PM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9330 | 11:22 PM Parma station | 0h28 | 11:50 PM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
InterCityNotte 798 | 5:30 AM Parma station | 0h32 | 6:02 AM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 2066 | 5:52 AM Parma station | 0h40 | 6:32 AM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 752 | 5:56 AM Parma station | 0h30 | 6:26 AM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 2452 | 6:07 AM Parma station | 0h41 | 6:48 AM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2454 | 6:27 AM Parma station | 0h34 | 7:01 AM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2456 | 6:40 AM Parma station | 0h43 | 7:23 AM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2458 | 7:00 AM Parma station | 0h51 | 7:51 AM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 2070 | 7:34 AM Parma station | 0h34 | 8:08 AM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2460 | 8:08 AM Parma station | 0h43 | 8:51 AM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8802 | 8:15 AM Parma station | 0h29 | 8:44 AM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3902 | 8:33 AM Parma station | 0h42 | 9:15 AM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462 | 9:00 AM Parma station | 0h48 | 9:48 AM Piacenza station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Parma to Piacenza run on average 31 times per day, taking around 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 but you can travel from only $5 by bus.
There are 31 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:14, the last at 23:22. The fastest train covers the 35 miles (57 km) distance in 28m.
Distance 35 miles (57 km) |
Average train duration 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 |
Trains per day 31 |
Direct trains 31 |
Fastest train 28m |
First train 12:14 AM |
Last train 11:22 PM |
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Discover the best of Piacenza — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Piacenza trip today.
Piacenza’s main civic museum complex displays archaeology, carriages, arms, frescoes, and decorative arts inside a grand ducal palace.
Art museum with medieval to modern works, especially strong in local painting, housed in a historic palace in the city center.
The cathedral museum interprets the church’s history through sacred art, manuscripts, sculpture, and access to notable heritage spaces.
Piacenza’s main square, framed by statues and historic buildings, is the essential starting point for architecture and city life.
Compact central area of narrow streets and historic façades that rewards slow walking with a distinctly local Piacenza atmosphere.
Broad historic avenue linking major sights, appreciated for stately architecture, museum access, and an easy central walking route.
Fresh pasta stuffed with ricotta and spinach, sealed with a pinched edge. A Piacenza classic often served with butter, sage, or simple tomato sauce.
Small handmade dumplings of flour and breadcrumbs, traditionally served with bean sauce or rich condiments. A humble dish rooted in Piacenza rural cooking.
Cured pork neck aged in the village of Coppa. It is one of Piacenza's celebrated DOP salumi, prized for delicate fat marbling and sweet savory flavor.
Historic city center restaurant known for refined Piacenza cuisine, elegant rooms, and strong local wine selection in a classic upscale setting.
Well-regarded traditional restaurant serving Piacenza specialties and Emilia dishes in a warm, rustic atmosphere popular with locals.
Casual, established osteria focused on local salumi, handmade pasta, and regional wines in an informal traditional setting.
Moderate for Northern Italy: hotels and dining are usually lower than Milan, while local transit and everyday cafés remain fairly affordable for visitors.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine at cafés.
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Piacenza Railway Station -> Piazza Cavalli, Piacenza
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Parma to Piacenza 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 Piacenza, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Parma to Piacenza trains use the Parma to Piacenza station pair. Use this guide to compare Parma and Piacenza 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.
Piacenza 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: Al Duca, Osteria Carducci
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Piacenza. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Piacenza. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Piacenza: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Piacenza: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Piacenza: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Best Western Park Hotel, Grande Albergo Roma, Hotel Ovest.
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