- Must visit
Galleria Nazionale di Parma
A major art museum inside Palazzo della Pilotta, showing works from the Middle Ages to the modern era, including Parmigianino and Correggio.
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
2 h 26 m
Average duration
3 h 20 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
102 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ferrara to Parma is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ferrara to Parma will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 2 trains that leave Ferrara for Parma every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 102 km distance in an average of 3 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 26 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 13 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ferrara to Parma among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 40m. 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 coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 102 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£13 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Ferrara to Parma trains for today, Wednesday 26 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TTPER 88291+ UrbV Urb+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3902 | 6:09 Ferrara station | 2h22 | 8:31 Parma station | 2 changes | |
Regionale 3961+ UrbV Urb+ Regionale Veloce 3904 | 7:05 Ferrara station | 2h26 | 9:31 Parma station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9403 · FRECCIAROSSA 8804 | 7:29 Ferrara station | 1h44 | 9:13 Parma station | 1 change | |
8903+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466 | 8:11 Ferrara station | 2h47 | 10:58 Parma station | 1 change | |
8903+ Regionale Veloce 3906 | 8:11 Ferrara station | 2h20 | 10:31 Parma station | 1 change | |
8903+ Intercity 580 | 8:11 Ferrara station | 2h26 | 10:37 Parma station | 1 change | |
Regionale 3963+ UrbV Urb+ Regionale Veloce 3906 | 8:18 Ferrara station | 2h13 | 10:31 Parma station | 2 changes | |
Regionale TTPER 17609 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914 | 8:29 Ferrara station | 6h02 | 14:31 Parma station | 1 change | |
Regionale 3965+ UrbV Urb+ Regionale Veloce 3908 | 9:05 Ferrara station | 2h26 | 11:31 Parma station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9409+ Regionale Veloce 3908 | 9:29 Ferrara station | 2h02 | 11:31 Parma station | 1 change | |
8907+ Intercity 604 | 10:11 Ferrara station | 2h07 | 12:18 Parma station | 1 change | |
8907+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910 | 10:11 Ferrara station | 2h20 | 12:31 Parma station | 1 change | |
8907+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470 | 10:11 Ferrara station | 2h47 | 12:58 Parma station | 1 change | |
Regionale 3967+ UrbV Urb+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910 | 10:18 Ferrara station | 2h13 | 12:31 Parma station | 2 changes | |
OROBICA LINE TTPER 18125 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916 | 10:39 Ferrara station | 4h52 | 15:31 Parma station | 1 change | |
Intercity 584+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910 | 10:42 Ferrara station | 1h49 | 12:31 Parma station | 1 change | |
Regionale 3997+ UrbV Urb+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3912 | 11:05 Ferrara station | 2h26 | 13:31 Parma station | 2 changes | |
8902+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3912 | 11:10 Ferrara station | 2h21 | 13:31 Parma station | 1 change | |
8902+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914 | 11:10 Ferrara station | 3h21 | 14:31 Parma station | 1 change | |
8902+ Intercity 606 | 11:10 Ferrara station | 2h44 | 13:54 Parma station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9413+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3912 | 11:29 Ferrara station | 2h02 | 13:31 Parma station | 1 change | |
Regionale 3971+ UrbV Urb+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914 | 12:05 Ferrara station | 2h26 | 14:31 Parma station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9415+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914 | 12:29 Ferrara station | 2h02 | 14:31 Parma station | 1 change | |
Regionale 3973+ UrbV Urb+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916 | 13:05 Ferrara station | 2h26 | 15:31 Parma station | 2 changes | |
8929+ Intercity 608 | 13:11 Ferrara station | 2h53 | 16:04 Parma station | 1 change | |
8929+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918 | 13:11 Ferrara station | 3h20 | 16:31 Parma station | 1 change | |
8929+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916 | 13:11 Ferrara station | 2h20 | 15:31 Parma station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916 | 13:29 Ferrara station | 2h02 | 15:31 Parma station | 1 change | |
Regionale 3978+ FRECCIAROSSA 9421 · FRECCIAROSSA 8818 | 13:43 Ferrara station | 2h30 | 16:13 Parma station | 2 changes | |
Regionale 3975+ UrbV Urb+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918 | 14:05 Ferrara station | 2h26 | 16:31 Parma station | 2 changes | |
8913+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918 | 14:11 Ferrara station | 2h20 | 16:31 Parma station | 1 change | |
8913+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478 | 14:11 Ferrara station | 2h47 | 16:58 Parma station | 1 change | |
8913+ Intercity 608 | 14:11 Ferrara station | 1h53 | 16:04 Parma station | 1 change | |
Regionale 3977+ UrbV Urb+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3920 | 15:05 Ferrara station | 2h26 | 17:31 Parma station | 2 changes | |
8915+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922 | 15:11 Ferrara station | 3h20 | 18:31 Parma station | 1 change | |
8915+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2482 | 15:11 Ferrara station | 3h47 | 18:58 Parma station | 1 change | |
8915+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3920 | 15:11 Ferrara station | 2h20 | 17:31 Parma station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9425 · FRECCIAROSSA 8820 | 15:29 Ferrara station | 1h44 | 17:13 Parma station | 1 change | |
8919+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2482 | 16:11 Ferrara station | 2h47 | 18:58 Parma station | 1 change | |
8919+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922 | 16:11 Ferrara station | 2h20 | 18:31 Parma station | 1 change | |
8919+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3924 | 16:11 Ferrara station | 3h20 | 19:31 Parma station | 1 change | |
Regionale 3979+ UrbV Urb+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922 | 16:18 Ferrara station | 2h13 | 18:31 Parma station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9427 · FRECCIAROSSA 8824 | 16:29 Ferrara station | 1h44 | 18:13 Parma station | 1 change | |
Intercity 594+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922 | 16:50 Ferrara station | 1h41 | 18:31 Parma station | 1 change | |
Regionale 3981+ UrbV Urb+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3924 | 17:05 Ferrara station | 2h26 | 19:31 Parma station | 2 changes | |
Regionale 3983+ UrbV Urb+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3926 | 18:05 Ferrara station | 2h26 | 20:31 Parma station | 2 changes | |
8925+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3926 | 18:11 Ferrara station | 2h20 | 20:31 Parma station | 1 change | |
8925+ Intercity 612 | 18:11 Ferrara station | 2h00 | 20:11 Parma station | 1 change | |
8925+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2486 | 18:11 Ferrara station | 2h47 | 20:58 Parma station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9433+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3926 | 18:29 Ferrara station | 2h02 | 20:31 Parma station | 1 change | |
Regionale 3985+ UrbV Urb+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3928 | 19:18 Ferrara station | 2h13 | 21:31 Parma station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9435+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3928 | 19:29 Ferrara station | 2h02 | 21:31 Parma station | 1 change | |
Regionale 3987+ UrbV Urb+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3930 | 20:15 Ferrara station | 2h16 | 22:31 Parma station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9437+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3930 | 20:29 Ferrara station | 2h02 | 22:31 Parma station | 1 change | |
Regionale 3989+ UrbV Urb+ Regionale TTPER 3934 | 21:11 Ferrara station | 2h21 | 23:32 Parma station | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Ferrara to Parma run on average 54 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:38, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 102 km distance in 1h 42m.
Distance 102 km |
Average train duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 54 |
Fastest train 1h 42m |
First train 1:38 |
Last train 23:52 |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Parma — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Parma trip today.
A major art museum inside Palazzo della Pilotta, showing works from the Middle Ages to the modern era, including Parmigianino and Correggio.
This remarkable wooden court theatre from the 17th century is visited as part of the Pilotta complex. It is one of Parma’s most memorable interiors.
A compact museum dedicated to Arturo Toscanini, with documents and memorabilia tracing the life of the celebrated conductor born in Parma.
Parma’s main square is framed by civic buildings and cafés, with daily city life, events and easy access to the cathedral and surrounding streets.
A broad green park beside Palazzo della Pilotta, ideal for a relaxed walk with views of the palace and access to the historic centre.
A lively district across the Parma stream, known for traditional streets, churches and a more local atmosphere than the main tourist core.
Cured pork leg aged around the Parma hills. Its sweet, delicate flavour and strict traditional production make it the city’s signature speciality.
Hard, aged cow’s milk cheese from the Parma area, prized for its granular texture and savoury depth. A cornerstone of local cooking and table fare.
Fresh egg pasta stuffed with ricotta, Parmigiano Reggiano and herbs, traditionally served with butter and sage. A classic Parma first course.
Elegant restaurant near the centre with seasonal Emilian cooking, quality local produce and a more polished atmosphere for a longer meal.
Historic deli and restaurant known for Parma specialities, cured meats, fresh pasta and a refined but traditional setting in the city centre.
Long-running trattoria serving classic Parmigiano, prosciutto and handmade pasta in a relaxed, old-fashioned atmosphere popular with locals.
Moderate for Italy: hotels and dining are cheaper than Milan or Florence, while local buses and casual meals remain fairly affordable for visitors.
Service is often included or modest. Round up in cafés and taxis, and leave 5-10% in restaurants only for notably good service.
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Parma Railway Station -> Piazza Garibaldi, Parma
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ferrara to Parma by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Parma, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Ferrara to Parma trains use the Ferrara to Parma station pair. Use this guide to compare Ferrara and Parma train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Ferrara is 2 km from Ferrara city centre. Public transport options include:
Ferrara has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Ca' d'Frara, Trattoria Il Cucco
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Ferrara. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Ferrara. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ferrara: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Ferrara: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ferrara: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Touring, Hotel Carlton, Hotel Annunziata.
Ferrara Via Boschetto station is 1 km from Ferrara city centre. Public transport options include:
Ferrara Via Boschetto station has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Ferrara Via Boschetto station.
ATMs are available at Ferrara Via Boschetto station.
Available at Ferrara Via Boschetto station: Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ferrara Via Boschetto station.
Parma has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Angiol d'Or, Enoteca Fontana
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Parma. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Parma. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Parma: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Parma: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Parma: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include NH Parma, Hotel Torino, Hotel Button.
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