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 $14.

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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2h 22m

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from Milan to Parma

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.

Itabus2125
10:40AM1h50
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
12:30PMParma, Terminal Bus
$81One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Itabus2125
10:40AM1h50
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
12:30PMParma, Terminal Bus
$81One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 8823
05:50PM0h51
Milan Centrale
06:41PMParma station
$411One-way
0 transfers

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RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2459
09:33AM1h25
Milan Rogoredo
10:58AMParma station
$161One-way
0 transfers
RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2459
09:20AM1h38
Milan Centrale
10:58AMParma station
$161One-way
0 transfers
RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2463
11:33AM1h27
Milan Rogoredo
01:00PMParma station
$161One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:55AM1h50
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
11:45AMParma, Terminal Bus
$91One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:30PM1h25
Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)
01:55PMParma, Terminal Bus
$91One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:20AM2h19
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
10:39AMParma, Terminal Bus
$91One-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 $5 (€4).

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

A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Parma costing on average $14 (€11).

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Parma is by train with an average journey time of 1h 4m.

Other travel options to Parma take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 25m.

The distance from Milan to Parma is approximately 72 miles (116 km).
The average frequency per day from Milan to Parma is:
  • Around 49 trains per day.
  • Around 46 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 Regionale, Frecciarossa, Itabus, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Italo to go to Parma by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Busitalia, BlaBlaCar, GoOpti, Infobus, Calanda Viaggi, Autoservizi Salemi Srl to go to Parma by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Parma with the following travel companies:
  • 37 direct trains per day with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Itabus, Intercity, Intercity Notte.
  • 45 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Busitalia, BlaBlaCar, GoOpti, Infobus, Calanda Viaggi, Autoservizi Salemi Srl.
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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