- Must visit
M9 - Museo del '900
Contemporary multimedia museum focused on 20th-century Italian history, located in central Mestre and widely regarded as the city’s flagship museum.
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h 35 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
167 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Parma to Venice Mestre 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 Mestre will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 3 trains that leave Parma for Venice Mestre on Fri, Jul 10, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 10 the direct trains cover the 167 km distance in an average of 4 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
On Fri, Jul 10 the slowest trains will take 5 h 13 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.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Parma to Venice Mestre among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 103 miles (167 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 25m Average total duration 7h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Parma to Venice Mestre:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma to Venice Mestre costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Venice Mestre take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 55m.
Tickets start at around $27 (€22) compared to roughly $66 (€54) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $39 (€32). The journey takes 2h 34m versus 2h 30m 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.
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 Venice Mestre trains for today, Thursday, July 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TTPER 17401 · Regionale Veloce 3960 | 4:25 AM Parma station | 3h42 | 8:07 AM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 10812+ FRECCIAROSSA 9703 | 5:12 AM Parma station | 3h48 | 9:00 AM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 10812 · Autobus TRENORD 7001A · Regionale 16971 | 5:12 AM Parma station | 6h10 | 11:22 AM Venice Mestre | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 10812 · Regionale TRENORD 2613 · Regionale Veloce 3489 | 5:12 AM Parma station | 4h25 | 9:37 AM Venice Mestre | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3905+ FRECCIAROSSA 9400 | 6:15 AM Parma station | 3h08 | 9:23 AM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3905 · Regionale Veloce 3966 | 6:15 AM Parma station | 3h52 | 10:07 AM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 90316 · Regionale TTPER 90243 · Regionale Veloce 3994 | 6:29 AM Parma station | 6h38 | 1:07 PM Venice Mestre | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 603+ Regionale Veloce 3966 | 6:51 AM Parma station | 3h16 | 10:07 AM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17425+ FRECCIAROSSA 9404 | 7:41 AM Parma station | 2h42 | 10:23 AM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17425 · Regionale Veloce 3970 | 7:41 AM Parma station | 3h26 | 11:07 AM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 583+ Regionale Veloce 3970 | 7:47 AM Parma station | 3h20 | 11:07 AM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2067+ FRECCIAROSSA 9406 | 8:27 AM Parma station | 2h56 | 11:23 AM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2067 · Regionale Veloce 3972 | 8:27 AM Parma station | 3h40 | 12:07 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 605+ Regionale Veloce 3972 | 8:57 AM Parma station | 3h10 | 12:07 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 34045 · Regionale Veloce 3994 | 9:27 AM Parma station | 3h40 | 1:07 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 34045+ FRECCIAROSSA 9490 | 9:27 AM Parma station | 2h56 | 12:23 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 34073+ FRECCIAROSSA 9414 | 10:27 AM Parma station | 2h56 | 1:23 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 34073 · Regionale Veloce 3974 | 10:27 AM Parma station | 3h40 | 2:07 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 607+ Regionale Veloce 3974 | 10:54 AM Parma station | 3h13 | 2:07 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 90322 · Regionale TTPER 90233 · Regionale Veloce 3982 | 11:03 AM Parma station | 6h04 | 5:07 PM Venice Mestre | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 34051+ FRECCIAROSSA 9416 | 11:27 AM Parma station | 2h56 | 2:23 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 34051 · Regionale Veloce 3978 | 11:27 AM Parma station | 3h40 | 3:07 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 609+ FRECCIAROSSA 8816 | 12:55 PM Parma station | 3h01 | 3:56 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2463 · Regionale Veloce 3980 | 1:02 PM Parma station | 3h05 | 4:07 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925+ Intercity 588 | 1:27 PM Parma station | 2h49 | 4:16 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925 · Regionale Veloce 3982 | 1:27 PM Parma station | 3h40 | 5:07 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
Autobus TTPER B5510 · Regionale TTPER 90237 · Regionale Veloce 3986 | 1:50 PM Parma station | 5h17 | 7:07 PM Venice Mestre | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927 · Regionale Veloce 3984 | 2:27 PM Parma station | 3h40 | 6:07 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927+ FRECCIAROSSA 9422 | 2:27 PM Parma station | 2h56 | 5:23 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3929 · Regionale Veloce 3986 | 3:27 PM Parma station | 3h40 | 7:07 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3929+ FRECCIAROSSA 9423 | 3:27 PM Parma station | 2h56 | 6:23 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3931 · Regionale Veloce 3988 | 4:27 PM Parma station | 3h40 | 8:07 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3931+ FRECCIAROSSA 9426 | 4:27 PM Parma station | 2h56 | 7:23 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 613+ Regionale Veloce 3988 | 4:50 PM Parma station | 3h17 | 8:07 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3935 · Regionale Veloce 3990 | 5:27 PM Parma station | 3h40 | 9:07 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3935+ FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 5:27 PM Parma station | 2h56 | 8:23 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 90334 · Regionale TTPER 90241 · Regionale Veloce 3992 | 5:54 PM Parma station | 5h13 | 11:07 PM Venice Mestre | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3937+ Intercity 592 | 6:27 PM Parma station | 3h09 | 9:36 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8823 · FRECCIAROSSA 9430 | 6:43 PM Parma station | 2h40 | 9:23 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 599+ FRECCIAROSSA 8828 | 7:06 PM Parma station | 2h50 | 9:56 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3939 · Regionale Veloce 3992 | 7:27 PM Parma station | 3h40 | 11:07 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477+ FRECCIAROSSA 9432 | 7:52 PM Parma station | 2h50 | 10:42 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8829 · FRECCIAROSSA 9434 | 8:43 PM Parma station | 2h40 | 11:23 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Parma to Venice Mestre run on average 38 times per day, taking around 2h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 (€17) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:12, the last at 18:43. The fastest train covers the 103 miles (167 km) distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 103 miles (167 km) |
Average train duration 2h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€17) |
Trains per day 38 |
Fastest train 2h 40m |
First train 4:12 AM |
Last train 6:43 PM |
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Discover the best of Venezia Mestre — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Venezia Mestre trip today.
Contemporary multimedia museum focused on 20th-century Italian history, located in central Mestre and widely regarded as the city’s flagship museum.
Major cultural venue hosting rotating art exhibitions, photography, and local cultural events in Piazza Ferretto.
Small military history museum inside Forte Marghera with exhibits tied to the fort and the lagoon’s defensive past.
Mestre’s main square and social heart, lined with historic buildings, shops, and event spaces; the essential starting point for exploring the center.
Vast waterfront park between Mestre and Venice with skyline views, walking and cycling paths, and strong popularity for sunset photos.
Historic pedestrian street linking key parts of central Mestre, useful for a walk through the old urban core.
Creamed salt cod whipped with olive oil, traditionally served on bread or with polenta. A classic Venetian cicchetto and one of the lagoon’s signature flavors.
Sweet-and-sour sardines with onions, vinegar, raisins, and pine nuts. This historic Venetian dish reflects the city’s maritime trading heritage.
Creamy risotto colored and flavored with cuttlefish ink. It is one of the most iconic seafood dishes of Venice and the northern Adriatic.
Established Mestre dining spot known for refined presentations, creative Italian cuisine, and a contemporary setting suited to a more upscale meal.
Well-known Mestre restaurant with a traditional atmosphere, appreciated for Venetian and regional dishes, grilled meats, and reliable local cooking.
Popular local osteria in Mestre serving Venetian seafood and classic regional plates in a casual, welcoming environment.
Moderate for Italy. Mestre is usually cheaper than central Venice for hotels and meals, but tourist areas and transport can raise daily costs.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not obligatory; round up or leave EUR 1-2 in cafes, 5-10% for very good restaurant service, and round up taxis.
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Venezia Mestre Porta Ovest, Venezia Mestre -> Venezia Mestre Railway Station, Venezia Mestre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Parma to Venice Mestre 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 Venice Mestre, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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