The average train between Parma and Cherbourg-Octeville takes 20h 21m and the fastest train takes 18h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Parma to Cherbourg-Octeville. 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 Parma and Cherbourg-Octeville. The earliest departure is at 1:56 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Parma is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Cherbourg-Octeville at 6:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 20h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Parma to Cherbourg-Octeville. However, there are services departing from Parma station and arriving at Cherbourg-Octeville station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 21m.
Parma to Cherbourg-Octeville train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Parma station.
Parma to Cherbourg-Octeville train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Cherbourg station.
Book your Parma to Cherbourg-Octeville train tickets online with Trenitalia Intercity, Trenitalia and 3 other operators.
The distance between Parma and Cherbourg-Octeville is 1,048.5 km. The road distance is 1,369 km.
You can take a train from Parma to Cherbourg via Milano Centrale, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 12h 38m.