The average train between Parma and Hamburg takes 18h 26m and the fastest train takes 14h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Parma to Hamburg. 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 Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 9:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Parma is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 7:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 18h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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20h 7m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Parma to Hamburg? 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 Parma to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Parma station and arriving at Hamburg station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 26m.
Parma to Hamburg train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Parma station.
Parma to Hamburg train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Book your Parma to Hamburg train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce, Trenitalia EuroCity and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Parma and Hamburg is 973.4 km. The road distance is 1,328 km.
You can take a train from Parma to Hamburg Hbf via Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 14h 16m.