How to travel from Milan to Parma

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Compare train and bus for Milan to Parma

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Parma among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $13.

Distance: 72 miles (116 km)

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$16

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$8

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1h 55m

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1h 25m

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2h 18m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Parma is a bus with an average price of $8 (€6).

This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Parma:

A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Parma costing on average $16 (€13).

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Parma is by train with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Parma take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 48m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Milan and Parma including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Milan to Parma among Omio's users.

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from Milan to Parma

How to get from Milan to Parma by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Milan to Parma is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Itabus2125
    10:40 AM1h50
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    12:30 PMParma, Terminal Bus
    $61One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Itabus2125
    10:40 AM1h50
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    12:30 PMParma, Terminal Bus
    $61One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 8803
    7:50 AM0h51
    Milan Centrale
    8:41 AMParma station
    $381One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2485
    10:28 PM1h04
    Milan Rogoredo
    11:32 PMParma station
    $151One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale TTPER 2473
    4:28 PM1h18
    Milan Rogoredo
    5:46 PMParma station
    $151One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2451
    5:25 AM1h18
    Milan Rogoredo
    6:43 AMParma station
    $151One-way
    0 transfers
  • Itabus2213
    8:05 PM1h30
    Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)
    9:35 PMParma, Terminal Bus
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • Itabus2213
    7:20 PM2h15
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    9:35 PMParma, Terminal Bus
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:25 PM1h25
    Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)
    6:50 PMParma, Terminal Bus
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Milan to Parma

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Milan to Parma, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Milan to Parma and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Milan to Parma

Travel to Parma easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Milan to Parma.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Milan and Parma including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Parma is a bus with an average price of $8 (€6).

This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Parma:

A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Parma costing on average $16 (€13).

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Parma is by train with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Parma take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 48m.

The distance from Milan to Parma is approximately 72 miles (116 km).
The average frequency per day from Milan to Parma is:
  • Around 55 trains per day.
  • Around 45 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milan and Parma as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Milan to Parma:
  • Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Parma station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Milano, Milan Linate Airport and arrive in Parma, Terminal Bus.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Milan to Parma, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Busitalia, BlaBlaCar, GoOpti, Infobus to go to Parma by bus.
  • Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte to go to Parma by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Parma with the following travel companies:
  • 43 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Busitalia, BlaBlaCar, GoOpti, Infobus.
  • 41 direct trains per day with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte.
Omio customers who travel from Milan to Parma often also extend their vacation to go to Bologna, Rome, Naples, Florence, Reggio Emilia. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Parma and these popular destinations at a great price.

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