- Must visit
Doge's Palace
Gothic seat of Venetian power with grand chambers, prisons, and major artworks. One of the city's essential cultural visits.
Cheapest price
$83
Average price
$108
Fastest journey
2 h 49 m
Average duration
3 h 27 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
448 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Parma to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Parma to Venice will cost around $108 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $83.
It's difficult to get from Parma to Venice without transferring at least once.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Parma to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $83. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $83, and a flight costs an average of $346.
Distance: 278 miles (448 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$109 Average price Cheapest | $536 Average price | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 39m Average total duration Fastest 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 8m Average total duration 14h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Parma to Venice:
A train is $427 (€345) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Parma to Venice costing on average $536 (€433).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Flight takes on average 14h 8m.
You'll arrive about 6h 27m sooner (5h 9m by train vs 11h 36m by car). Tickets start at around $109 (€88) compared to roughly $44 (€35) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Parma to Venice trains for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:15 PM Parma | 3h48 | 10:03 PM Venice | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:06 PM Parma | 2h49 | 9:55 PM Venice | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 7:43 PM Parma | 14h12 | 9:55 AM Venice | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 10:33 PM Parma | 7h47 | 6:20 AM Venice | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, June 4 | |||||
![]() | 8:15 AM Parma | 3h48 | 12:03 PM Venice | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:53 AM Parma | 4h02 | 12:55 PM Venice | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 10:15 AM Parma | 3h48 | 2:03 PM Venice | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:39 AM Parma | 4h24 | 3:03 PM Venice | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:54 AM Parma | 3h01 | 1:55 PM Venice | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 5:15 PM Parma | 3h48 | 9:03 PM Venice | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Parma to Venice run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $83 (€67) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 08:15, the last at 23:07. The fastest train covers the 278 miles (448 km) distance in 2h 37m.
Distance 278 miles (448 km) |
Average train duration 5h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $83 (€67) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 37m |
First train 8:15 AM |
Last train 11:07 PM |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Gothic seat of Venetian power with grand chambers, prisons, and major artworks. One of the city's essential cultural visits.
Venice's premier museum for Venetian painting, with masterpieces by Bellini, Giorgione, Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese.
Leading modern art museum in Peggy Guggenheim's former home, known for masterpieces of Cubism, Surrealism, and Abstract art.
Venice's monumental main square, surrounded by major landmarks and one of the city's defining must-see spaces.
Venice's main waterway lined with palaces, best appreciated from bridges, vaporetto rides, and waterfront walks.
Colorful lagoon island famous for vividly painted houses and photogenic streets, especially popular with social media visitors.
Sweet-and-sour sardines marinated with onions, vinegar, pine nuts, and raisins; a classic Venetian lagoon dish with medieval trading influences.
Salt cod whipped with olive oil into a creamy spread, traditionally served on bread or grilled polenta; one of Venice’s best-known cicchetti.
Venetian risotto colored and flavored with cuttlefish ink, giving it a rich sea taste and dramatic black color.
Small, celebrated seafood osteria near Saint Mark’s, prized for market-fresh fish, refined cooking, and intimate service.
Respected traditional seafood restaurant in a hidden central lane, known for classic Venetian dishes and an old-school atmosphere.
Well-known Burano restaurant worth the trip for lagoon seafood, risotto, and a polished but relaxed dining room.
Venice is pricey due to tourism and island logistics. Hotels and dining cost more than in many Italian cities.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. Small change for cafés and taxis is appreciated.
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