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National Gallery of Parma
Major art museum inside Palazzo della Pilotta, known for works by Correggio, Parmigianino, Leonardo da Vinci, Canaletto, and other Italian masters.
Cheapest price
$41
Average price
$52
Fastest journey
4 h 52 m
Average duration
4 h 56 m
Trains per day
33
Distance
286 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Trieste to Parma is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Trieste to Parma will cost around $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.
It's difficult to get from Trieste to Parma without transferring at least once.
Regionale Veloce 3406 · Regionale Veloce 3985 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 1712
Regionale Veloce 3442 · Regionale Veloce 3983 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 1708
Regionale Veloce 3414 · Regionale Veloce 3973 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916
Regionale Veloce 3560 · Regionale Veloce 3981 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 1778
Regionale Veloce 3448 · Regionale Veloce 3993 · Regionale TTPER 17400
FRECCIAROSSA 9726 · FRECCIAROSSA 9415+
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914
FRECCIAROSSA 9466+
Regionale Veloce 3908
Regionale Veloce 3440+
FRECCIAROSSA 9425 · FRECCIAROSSA 8820
Regionale Veloce 3432+
FRECCIAROSSA 9405 · FRECCIAROSSA 8806
Regionale Veloce 3426+
FRECCIAROSSA 9435+
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1712Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trieste to Parma among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $114.
Distance: 177 miles (286 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$40 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $263 Average price | $109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 4m Average total duration Fastest 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 46m Average total duration 7h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 38m Average total duration 6h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Trieste to Parma:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trieste to Parma costing on average $40 (€33).
A bus is $228 (€187) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trieste to Parma costing on average $263 (€217).
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 38m.
Bus takes on average 7h 16m.
Tickets start at around $40 (€33) compared to roughly $109 (€89) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $69 (€57). The journey takes 4h 34m versus 3h 55m 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 Trieste to Parma trains for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:16 PM Trieste | 6h12 | 12:28 AM Parma | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, July 12 | |||||
Regionale Veloce 3432 · Regionale Veloce 3965 · Regionale Veloce 3908 | 5:16 AM Trieste Centrale | 6h15 | 11:31 AM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3432+ FRECCIAROSSA 9405 · FRECCIAROSSA 8806 | 5:16 AM Trieste Centrale | 4h57 | 10:13 AM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3434 · Regionale Veloce 3967+ Intercity 604 | 6:16 AM Trieste Centrale | 6h02 | 12:18 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3434 · Regionale Veloce 3967 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910 | 6:16 AM Trieste Centrale | 6h15 | 12:31 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9466+ Regionale Veloce 3908 | 6:38 AM Trieste Centrale | 4h53 | 11:31 AM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3558 · Regionale 3997 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3912 | 7:16 AM Trieste Centrale | 6h15 | 1:31 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 584+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910 | 7:21 AM Trieste Centrale | 5h10 | 12:31 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3460 · Regionale Veloce 3971 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914 | 8:16 AM Trieste Centrale | 6h15 | 2:31 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3460 · Regionale Veloce 3971+ Intercity 606 | 8:16 AM Trieste Centrale | 5h38 | 1:54 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3414 · Regionale Veloce 3973 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916 | 9:16 AM Trieste Centrale | 6h15 | 3:31 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9726 · FRECCIAROSSA 9415+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914 | 9:39 AM Trieste Centrale | 4h52 | 2:31 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+ Regionale TRENORD 10829 | 9:39 AM Trieste Centrale | 6h10 | 3:49 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3570 · Regionale Veloce 3975+ Intercity 608 | 10:16 AM Trieste Centrale | 5h48 | 4:04 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3570 · Regionale Veloce 3975 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918 | 10:16 AM Trieste Centrale | 6h15 | 4:31 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3570+ FRECCIAROSSA 8419+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916 | 10:16 AM Trieste Centrale | 5h15 | 3:31 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3556 · Regionale Veloce 3977 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 1764 | 10:58 AM Trieste Centrale | 6h00 | 4:58 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3440+ FRECCIAROSSA 9425 · FRECCIAROSSA 8820 | 12:16 PM Trieste Centrale | 4h57 | 5:13 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3440 · Regionale Veloce 3979 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 1706 | 12:16 PM Trieste Centrale | 6h15 | 6:31 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3560 · Regionale Veloce 3981 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 1778 | 1:16 PM Trieste Centrale | 5h42 | 6:58 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 594+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 1706 | 1:27 PM Trieste Centrale | 5h04 | 6:31 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3442 · Regionale Veloce 3983 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 1708 | 2:16 PM Trieste Centrale | 6h15 | 8:31 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3442+ FRECCIAROSSA 9431+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3950 | 2:16 PM Trieste Centrale | 5h15 | 7:31 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3442 · Regionale Veloce 3983+ Intercity 612 | 2:16 PM Trieste Centrale | 5h55 | 8:11 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3406 · Regionale Veloce 3985 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 1712 | 3:16 PM Trieste Centrale | 6h00 | 9:16 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3406+ FRECCIAROSSA 9433+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 1708 | 3:16 PM Trieste Centrale | 5h15 | 8:31 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3426+ FRECCIAROSSA 9435+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 1712 | 4:16 PM Trieste Centrale | 5h00 | 9:16 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3426 · Regionale Veloce 3987 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3930 | 4:16 PM Trieste Centrale | 6h15 | 10:31 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3426 · Regionale Veloce 3987+ Intercity 614 | 4:16 PM Trieste Centrale | 5h52 | 10:08 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9758+ InterCityNotte 755 | 5:05 PM Trieste Centrale | 6h00 | 11:05 PM Parma station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3564+ FRECCIAROSSA 9437+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3930 | 5:16 PM Trieste Centrale | 5h15 | 10:31 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3564 · Regionale Veloce 3989 · Regionale TTPER 18112 | 5:16 PM Trieste Centrale | 6h13 | 11:29 PM Parma station | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Trieste to Parma run on average 31 times per day, taking around 4h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) but you can travel from only $24 (€19) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:45, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 177 miles (286 km) distance in 5h 4m.
Distance 177 miles (286 km) |
Average train duration 4h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Trains per day 31 |
Fastest train 5h 4m |
First train 3:45 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 4 days |
Discover the best of Parma — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Parma trip today.
Major art museum inside Palazzo della Pilotta, known for works by Correggio, Parmigianino, Leonardo da Vinci, Canaletto, and other Italian masters.
Museum beside Parma Cathedral displaying liturgical art, sculpture, manuscripts, and objects linked to the city’s religious history.
Specialized museum dedicated to printer Giambattista Bodoni, with historic typefaces, presses, books, and printing tools inside the Pilotta complex.
Parma’s most iconic square, framed by the cathedral, baptistery, and bishop’s palace, and one of the city’s most photogenic spaces.
The civic heart of Parma, lined with historic buildings and a lively meeting atmosphere ideal for understanding the city center.
Large historic park across the river from the center, loved for shaded walks, formal gardens, and views of the ducal palace.
Dry-cured ham aged in the Parma hills, prized for its delicate sweetness and protected PDO status.
The famous hard cheese produced around Parma, with a rich nutty flavor and centuries-old tradition.
Fresh stuffed pasta filled with ricotta and herbs or spinach, a classic Parma first course.
Historic Parma restaurant known for classic local dishes such as tortelli and anolini in an elegant traditional setting.
Well-known traditional trattoria popular for Parma salumi, homemade pasta, and a lively rustic atmosphere.
Classic Parma dining room serving refined Emilian cuisine, including local pasta and excellent cured meat selections.
Moderate for Italy: coffee and casual meals are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto charge. Tipping is not required, but leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated. Round up for taxis.
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Parma Railway Station, Parma -> Piazza Garibaldi, Parma
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