The average train between Palermo and Parma takes 19h 18m and the fastest train takes 15h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Palermo 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 twice daily between Palermo and Parma. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palermo is at 10:15 AM which arrives into Parma at 9:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Roma Termini and take an average of 19h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Parma. However, there are services departing from Palermo station and arriving at Parma station via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 18m.
Palermo to Parma train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
Palermo to Parma train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Parma station.
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The distance between Palermo and Parma is 782.5 km. The road distance is 1,304 km.
You can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Parma via Roma Termini and Bologna Centrale in around 15h 1m.