Parma to Venice train

Trains from Parma to Venice

Traveling on trains from Parma to Venice offers unforgettable experiences and breathtaking views along the entire route.  The journey takes around 4h 53min to cover the distance of 106 (171 km). Though, the travel time may differ on specific dates, especially the weekends and holidays. After reaching your destination, soak in the awe-inspiring architecture, arts, and watery settings, while enjoying a walk to St. Marks Square, hopping on a water bus, or taking a Gondola ride in Venice.

Parma to Venice train time: Daily departures

Whether you want an early morning train or looking to start your journey late in the evening, Trenitalia offers all-day schedules to accommodate your itinerary. The earliest train departs from Parma at 4:11 a.m. and arrives at Venice Santa Lucia station at 8:20 a.m., with one transfer at Bologna Centrale. You can catch trains from Parma to Venice at approximately one-hour intervals throughout the day. The last train leaves at 7:27 p.m. The schedule remains the same on the weekends.

How long is the journey by train from Parma to Venice?

Trains from Parma to Venice offer several schedules per day and travel times vary due to their specific routes and number of transfers. You can reach your destination in approximately 3h 04min on high-speed trains, with one transfer at Bologna Centrale. If you are in no hurry to leave Parma, you can travel by the cheapest Regionale train that takes about 4h 38minto arrive at Venice Santa Lucia.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Parma to Venice?

Departure train station: Parma Train Station is the departure terminal for passengers traveling to Venice. It is located at Piazzale C A Dalla Chiesa and takes 10 minutes to walk from the historic city center to the train station via Garibaldi. The station is accessible without any architectural barriers and offers tactile paths for visually impaired people, rental bikes, a buffet at regular intervals, and self-service ticket machines.

Arrival train station: Santa Lucia is the main arrival station in Venice, located on the Grand Canal. You can reach the iconic attractions, like St. Mark’s Square, with a short walk of 20-25 minutes from the station. Travelers can also take a Vaporetto after crossing the causeway on the lagoon and walking outside the train station to reach anywhere in Venice. The station provides the passengers with a Wi-Fi facility, lounges, ATMs, luggage lockers, and an open plan café-food court to grab a quick bite.

Which train companies travel from Parma to Venice?

Trenitalia’s Regionale, Frecciarossa, Frecciabianca, and Intercity operate daily trains from Parma to Venice. Regionale is the main service provider on this route, with trains running roughly every hour from 4:11 a.m. until the last one departs at 7:27 p.m. Passengers looking for the cheapest options can book tickets on one of these trains and enjoy a comfortable journey. Frecciabianca operates one train at 1:54 p.m. from Parma to Venice Santa Lucia and operates the second-leg journey from Bologna Centrale to Venice. For affordable and fast travel, you can also check out Intercity trains between these stations. The first train departs at 6:20 a.m., and then, there are two slots at 4:04 p.m. and 4:42 p.m.

Regionale Trains from Parma to Venice

Regionale operates the maximum number of trains between Parma and Venice. You can book the first train at 4:11 a.m. and roughly every hour after that; there's a train available with one or two transfers. The longest route takes about 4h 38min, while you can get your tickets for the fastest train departing at 1:00 p.m. from Parma. It takes around 3h 20min to reach Venice Santa Lucia. The tickets are fully refundable up to the day before departure.

Frecciabianca trains from Parma to Venice

The high-speed train from Frecciabianca is available at 1:54 p.m. from Parma train station, and it takes 3h 26min to reach Venice Santa Lucia at 5:20 p.m. The train has one transfer at Bologna Centrale from where Regionale operates the second leg of the journey. The train company also operates the second-leg journey after transfer at Bologna Centrale for the Intercity train departing from Parma at 7:04 p.m. It offers second-class seating with semi-refundable tickets and ample luggage storage.

Intercity trains from Parma to Venice

Passengers can take one of the Intercity trains at Parma train station to reach Venice Santa Lucia in just 3h 16min. It is the second-fastest train on the route that departs at 4:04 p.m. and arrives at 7:20 p.m. The provider operates two trains each in the morning and evening slots. The first train departs at 6:20 a.m., while the last one leaves at 4:42 p.m. with one transfer at Bologna Centrale. If you miss the early morning train, you have another chance at 8:40 a.m.

Train Parma to Venice: Services on board

Omio offers the passengers a wide selection of Trenitalia’s flagship trains from Parma to Venice. The high-speed Frecce trains take you on an exhilarating journey with facilities like air conditioning, washrooms, Wi-Fi connections, and power outlets for working professionals, business travelers, and students. The trains also have sufficient luggage storage and spacious armchair seating. If you wish to carry your bike along, you need to disassemble it and store in a bag or fold it close. Some train compartments allow assembled bicycles for an additional charge. Frecce trains have four class options, and you can upgrade from standard to Premium, Business, or Executive class by paying an extra amount. Bistro and bar services are available on almost all Trenitalia trains services. If you travel with pets, you can carry them in a crate or case measuring not more than 70x50x30 cm. One child under 15 can travel without a ticket in the first and second class on Frecce and Intercity trains when accompanying an adult who pays the normal fee.

How to find cheap train tickets from Parma to Venice?

Omio offers a user-friendly ticketing engine to speed up your travel plans. Our simple interface needs you to enter your departure and arrival destinations with probable travel dates to get all the possible train routes, times, and prices within seconds. If you want to book cheap trains from Parma to Venice, look at our options and compare prices, or you can pick the off-peak schedules offering a longer travel time. Omio also has attractive deals and discounts to make traveling cost-effective for large groups, seniors, and students. Please check if you qualify for these discounts before booking a ticket through us.