The average train between Dresden and Parma takes 19h 31m and the fastest train takes 14h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Dresden to Parma. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Dresden and Parma. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dresden is at 6:11 PM which arrives into Parma at 3:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 19h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Parma. However, there are services departing from Dresden station and arriving at Parma station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 31m.
Dresden to Parma train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Dresden to Parma train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Parma station.
Book your Dresden to Parma train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dresden and Parma is 740 km. The road distance is 1,343 km.
You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Parma via Frankfurt, Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 17h 30m.