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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 €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 12m. 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 €3, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 72 miles (116 km)
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€12 Average price | €7 Average price Cheapest |
1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Milan to Parma by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Milan to Parma is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FRECCIAROSSA 8823Other options
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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.

There are 2 ways to get from Milan to Parma: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Parma is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $4 (€3) compared to other travel options to Parma:
A bus is $9 (€8) less than a train with an average ticket price of $13 (€12) from Milan to Parma.
The fastest way to get to Parma from Milan is by bus with an average travel time of 1 h 20 min.
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Getting to Parma by train takes 1 h 27 min on average.
The Milan to Parma distance is around 71 miles (115 km).
The average frequency per day from Milan to Parma is:
- 6 buses per day.
- 16 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Milan to Parma as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Milan to Parma:
- Most travelers who purchase a bus ticket from Milan to Parma depart from Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station) to Parma, Terminal Bus.
- Most travelers take a train from Milan Centrale to Parma.
The following travel companies offer services from Milan to Parma:
- Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, Busitalia, Marino Autolinee or Autoservizi Salemi Srl for buses to Parma. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Milan to Parma tickets on Omio for $4 (€3).
- Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte or Italo can take you to Parma by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Intercity from Milan to Parma for $13 (€12).
Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Parma with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with Itabus, FlixBus, Busitalia, Marino Autolinee or Autoservizi Salemi Srl 6 direct buses per day.
- Direct trains with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity or Intercity Notte with 11 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Parma as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Milan and Parma.
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