1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Food available
- Extra legroom
Cheapest price on 07 Sept
£15
Average ticket price on 07 Sept
£29
Fastest journey on 07 Sept
1 h 45 m
Average journey duration on 07 Sept
1 h 52 m
Trains on 07 Sept
58
Distance
137 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Parma to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Parma to Florence will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
On Mon 07 Sept, we found 58 trains from Parma to Florence, including 4 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 137 km distance in an average of 1 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 56 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.
Regionale Veloce 3931 · Regionale 17843 · Regionale 18529
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3939 · Regionale 17851
Regionale Veloce 3929 · Regionale 17839 · Regionale 18527
Regionale TTPER 2091 · Regionale 17853 · Regionale 18539
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925 · Regionale 17833 · Regionale 18521
FRECCIAROSSA 9303
Regionale TTPER 17403+
FRECCIAROSSA 9301
Intercity 605+
FRECCIAROSSA 9391
FRECCIAROSSA 8825 · FRECCIAROSSA 9437
FRECCIAROSSA 8823 · FRECCIAROSSA 9435Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Parma to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, while a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 137 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£14 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest | £41 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Parma to Florence:
A coach is £1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma to Florence costing on average £14.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 48m.
The journey is about 5m faster (2h 6m by train vs 2h 11m by car) and roughly £27 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£14 vs £41). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Intercity, Frecciarossa.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Parma to Florence trains for tomorrow, Monday 7 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TTPER 17401+ FRECCIAROSSA 9505 | 4:25 Parma station | 2h39 | 7:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 17401 · Regionale 17807 | 4:25 Parma station | 4h01 | 8:26 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 17401 · Regionale 17803 · Regionale 18503 | 4:25 Parma station | 3h42 | 8:07 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale TTPER 17403+ FRECCIAROSSA 9301 | 6:00 Parma station | 1h50 | 7:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3905+ FRECCIAROSSA 8505 | 6:15 Parma station | 2h09 | 8:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3905 · Regionale 17813 · Regionale 18507 | 6:15 Parma station | 3h37 | 9:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9303 | 7:05 Parma station | 1h45 | 8:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3907+ FRECCIAROSSA 8513 | 7:27 Parma station | 1h57 | 9:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3907 · Regionale 17815 · Regionale 18467 | 7:27 Parma station | 2h56 | 10:23 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale TTPER 17425+ FRECCIAROSSA 9405 | 7:41 Parma station | 1h58 | 9:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Intercity 583 | 7:47 Parma station | 2h25 | 10:12 Florence Rifredi | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2453+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519 | 7:55 Parma station | 2h09 | 10:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2067+ FRECCIAROSSA 8507 | 8:27 Parma station | 1h57 | 10:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 18133 · Autobus TTPER B0403 · Regionale 18673 | 8:32 Parma station | 4h42 | 13:14 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8803 · FRECCIAROSSA 9409 | 8:43 Parma station | 1h56 | 10:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Intercity 605+ FRECCIAROSSA 9391 | 8:57 Parma station | 1h53 | 10:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3911+ FRECCIAROSSA 8503 | 9:27 Parma station | 1h57 | 11:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 17409+ FRECCIAROSSA 9527 | 9:58 Parma station | 2h06 | 12:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915+ FRECCIAROSSA 9413 | 10:27 Parma station | 2h12 | 12:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3917+ Intercity 584 | 11:27 Parma station | 3h28 | 14:55 Florence Rifredi | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3917 · Regionale TTPER 17827 · Regionale 18517 | 11:27 Parma station | 3h25 | 14:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3917+ FRECCIAROSSA 9415 | 11:27 Parma station | 2h12 | 13:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 19241 · Regionale 18393 | 11:47 Parma station | 4h21 | 16:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 17413+ FRECCIAROSSA 9535 | 11:58 Parma station | 2h06 | 14:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3921+ FRECCIAROSSA 8419 | 12:27 Parma station | 2h12 | 14:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3921 · Regionale 17831 · Regionale 18519 | 12:27 Parma station | 3h25 | 15:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale TTPER 19243 · Regionale 18415 | 12:47 Parma station | 4h21 | 17:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2463+ FRECCIAROSSA 9539 | 13:02 Parma station | 2h02 | 15:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925 · Regionale 17833 · Regionale 18521 | 13:27 Parma station | 3h25 | 16:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925+ FRECCIAROSSA 9421 | 13:27 Parma station | 2h12 | 15:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 19245 · Regionale 18399 | 13:47 Parma station | 4h21 | 18:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 17415+ FRECCIAROSSA 9543 | 13:58 Parma station | 2h06 | 16:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927 · Regionale 17835 · Regionale 18493 | 14:27 Parma station | 2h57 | 17:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927+ FRECCIAROSSA 8519 | 14:27 Parma station | 1h57 | 16:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 19247 · Regionale 18401 | 14:47 Parma station | 4h21 | 19:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Intercity 597 | 15:09 Parma station | 2h18 | 17:27 Florence Rifredi | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3929 · Regionale 17839 · Regionale 18527 | 15:27 Parma station | 3h25 | 18:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3929+ FRECCIAROSSA 9427 | 15:27 Parma station | 2h12 | 17:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 19249 · Regionale 18403 | 15:47 Parma station | 4h21 | 20:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 17417+ Intercity 594 | 15:58 Parma station | 2h27 | 18:25 Florence Rifredi | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 17417+ FRECCIAROSSA 9551 | 15:58 Parma station | 2h06 | 18:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3931 · Regionale 17843 · Regionale 18529 | 16:27 Parma station | 3h25 | 19:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3931+ FRECCIAROSSA 8525 | 16:27 Parma station | 1h57 | 18:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 19251 · Regionale 18423 | 16:47 Parma station | 4h21 | 21:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Intercity 613+ FRECCIAROSSA 9325 | 16:50 Parma station | 2h00 | 18:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Intercity 613+ Regionale 17843 · Regionale 18529 | 16:50 Parma station | 3h02 | 19:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3935+ FRECCIAROSSA 8527 | 17:27 Parma station | 1h57 | 19:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3935 · Regionale 17845 · Regionale 18483 | 17:27 Parma station | 2h57 | 20:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale TTPER 17419+ FRECCIAROSSA 9559 | 17:58 Parma station | 2h06 | 20:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3937+ FRECCIAROSSA 8529 | 18:27 Parma station | 1h57 | 20:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8823 · FRECCIAROSSA 9435 | 18:43 Parma station | 1h56 | 20:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Intercity 599 | 19:06 Parma station | 2h16 | 21:22 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 599+ FRECCIAROSSA 9563 | 19:06 Parma station | 1h58 | 21:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3939 · Regionale 17851 | 19:27 Parma station | 2h43 | 22:10 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8825 · FRECCIAROSSA 9437 | 19:43 Parma station | 1h56 | 21:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477+ FRECCIAROSSA 9567 | 19:52 Parma station | 2h12 | 22:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 2091 · Regionale 17853 · Regionale 18539 | 20:27 Parma station | 3h23 | 23:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8829+ Regionale 17853 · Regionale 18539 | 20:43 Parma station | 3h07 | 23:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Parma to Florence run on average 56 times per day, taking around 2h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 137 km distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 137 km |
Average train duration 2h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 56 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 45m |
First train 0:15 |
Last train 23:52 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 21 days |
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Discover the best of Florence — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Florence trip today.
Major art museum displaying Botticelli, Leonardo and Michelangelo, essential for understanding Florentine Renaissance painting.
Museum housing Michelangelo’s David alongside unfinished sculptures and Florentine paintings in a compact, focused setting.
Vast former Medici residence with lavish rooms, court art and a panoramic garden-facing setting across the Arno.
Grand civic square surrounded by historic buildings and open-air sculpture, ideal for architecture, people-watching and evening walks.
Lively square beside the cathedral, central for orienting yourself and admiring the baptistery, facade details and constant street life.
Classic terrace viewpoint with sweeping views over Florence, especially rewarding at sunset and easy to combine with uphill walks.
Thick Tuscan bread soup with tomatoes, olive oil and basil. A frugal Florentine classic that celebrates stale unsalted bread and summer produce.
Hearty soup of black kale, cannellini beans, vegetables and stale Tuscan bread. A traditional peasant dish closely linked with Florence and Tuscany.
Large T-bone steak from Chianina beef, grilled rare over coals. It is Florence’s signature meat dish and prized for its simplicity and quality.
Long-standing sandwich shop near the market, popular for schiacciata filled with Tuscan salumi and cheeses. Informal and very Florentine.
Lively traditional trattoria known for hearty Tuscan dishes such as ribollita and Florentine steak in a classic, bustling setting.
Historic market stall famed for lampredotto sandwiches. Casual, quick and deeply traditional, ideal for trying authentic Florentine street food.
Florence is pricier than many Italian cities, with central stays, museum-area dining and tourist services pushing up daily costs, though local cafés and buses remain fairly manageable.
Tipping is not obligatory. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service if no service charge applies. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, small change is enough.
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Firenze Santa Maria Novella -> Piazza del Duomo, Florence
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Parma to Florence 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 Florence, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Parma to Florence trains use the Parma to Firenze Santa Maria Novella station pair, with some services arriving at Firenze Rifredi. Use this guide to compare Parma and Florence train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Firenze Santa Maria Novella is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Santa Maria Novella has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: 12oz Coffee Joint, Casa Maioli, Don Nino, Fratelli Cuore, McDonald´s, Panella, Segafredo Zanetti, Spizzico, Venchi, & many more
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are located in the basement in the shopping center next to the Feltrinelli bookshop and between Celio and Mango shops.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located inside and outside the station.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Adua. Open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Mobility assistance is available with the Sala Blu, located next to Platform 1.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Luxor Florence, Joy Hotel Florence, Diplomat Hotel Florence.
Firenze Rifredi is 3 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Rifredi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Trattoria Fratelli Briganti, Osteria di Poneta
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Firenze Rifredi. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Firenze Rifredi. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Firenze Rifredi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Rifredi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Rifredi: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Raffaello, Hotel Corolle, Hotel Dalmazia.
Firenze Campo di Marte is 2 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Campo di Marte has practical services for this route, including Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Moka Café
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 20:45.
Available at Firenze Campo di Marte: Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Campo di Marte: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Campo di Marte: The station is fully accessible, with step-free access throughout the station.
Nearby hotels include Florence Stadium B&B, Hotel Villa Liana, Hotel della Robbia.
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