The average train between Mainz and Parma takes 12h 18m and the fastest train takes 9h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Mainz 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 5 times a day between Mainz and Parma. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mainz is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Parma at 12:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 12h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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17h 36m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Mainz to Parma? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Parma. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Parma station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.
Mainz to Parma train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
Mainz to Parma train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Parma station.
Book your Mainz to Parma train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Mainz and Parma is 596.7 km. The road distance is 779 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Parma via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 11h 52m.