How to travel from Parma to Milan, Italy

The distance between Parma and Milan is around 123km (76 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 47min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Parma to Milan by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Milano Centrale.

  • Duration47min
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
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Bus

Take the bus to Milan San Donato and then to via c. battisti dopo c.so di porta vittoria.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
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Drive

Drive to Milan.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Distance128km (79 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Parma and Milan

There are several options for getting from Parma to Milan by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 47min.

The distance between Parma and Milan is around 123km (76 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 116km (72 miles)

It takes around 47min to get from Parma and Milan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Parma to Milan is to take the train which takes around 47min and will set you back approx €17 ($17).

The cheapest way to travel between Parma and Milan, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Parma and Milan. It typically takes around 47min and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Parma and Milan with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 47min.

Trenitalia run train services between Parma and Milan. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 47min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Parma and Milan. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Parma to Milan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milan San Donato. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

Itabus, FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl, Busitalia Simet S.p.A. and Milan Trams run regular bus services between Parma and Milan. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 2hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Parma to Milan. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Centrale. instead which will take 47min.

The closest major airport to Milan is Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Milan. Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) and Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) (BGY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Parma and Milan. The distance is around 128km (79 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Parma to Milan is to take the train which takes, on average, 47min and will usually cost around €17 ($17).

How do I get from Parma to Milan

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Transport options from Parma to Milan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
47min
€17($17)
every 4 hours123km (76 miles)
Bus
2hrs
€70($70)
5 times a day128km (80 miles)
Drive
1h 15m
€20($20)
on demand128km (79 miles)

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Airports near Milan

The following major airports near Milan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

LIN
Linate Airport (LIN)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Milan
MXP
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
International Airport
Distance
41km (26 miles) from Milan
BGY
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Milan