Palermo to Parma by train

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Overview: trains from Palermo to Parma

Find the key information for travelling by train from Palermo to Parma, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:50 View journey
Last train 20:55 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 14hr 23m View journey
Distance (km) 786
Trains / day 9 View all
Cheapest journey US$123.20 View journey
Avg journey time 19hr 12m
Train operators 13

Palermo to Parma train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Palermo to Parma by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Palermo to Parma take around 14 hours and 23 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 786 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Palermo is scheduled to depart at around  06:50. The last departure is usually at around 20:55 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Palermo at around 07:00, with the last train leaving at around 20:55. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 9 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 1 hour and 24 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$123.20.

We think any time is a great time to visit Parma, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Parma.

Is there a direct train from Palermo to Parma?

The journey between Palermo and Parma usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Palermo to Parma every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Palermo to Parma?

The Palermo to Parma train travel takes about 14 hours and 23 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Palermo to Parma train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Parma leaving Palermo at around 06:50 and the last train leaving at around 20:55 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Palermo at around 07:00, with the final departure at 20:55.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.