How to get from Milan to Parma
- 115 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 1h 24m
- 42 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 24m
direct
Bus
€7
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Milan to Parma. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 24m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 115 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
115 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €12Omio catalogue, Sep 25 | 2h 04mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €5Omio catalogue, Sep 25 | 1h 24mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€12Omio catalogue, Sep 252h 04m · directSee Train details
- Bus€5Omio catalogue, Sep 251h 24m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Milan to Parma: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Milan → Parmabus
FlixBus·1h 24m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Milan to Parma
FlixBus runs 42 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:55 and the last at 22:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 42 | 05:55 | 22:45 |
| Trenitaliatrain | 1 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Trenitalia; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Milan to Parma works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Milan to Parma, about 1h 24m. In total it's roughly €7 over 1h 24m, direct, no transfers.
Milan to Parma: common questions
How long does it take to get from Milan to Parma?
The most useful route takes about 1h 24m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Milan to Parma?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 05:55 and the last at 22:45, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Milan to Parma?
42 a day with FlixBus, between 05:55 and 22:45.
When is the first train from Milan to Parma?
The first train with Trenitalia leaves at 17:00 and the last at 17:00, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Milan to Parma?
1 a day with Trenitalia, between 17:00 and 17:00.
How far is Parma from Milan?
About 115 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Milan to Parma cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €7. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Milan to Parma?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Trenitalia.
Can you get from Milan to Parma without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 51m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Milan to Parma?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026