What is the cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Parma?

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Parma is to bus which costs €100 - €170 and takes 20h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamburg to Parma?

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Parma is to fly and train which takes 6h 44m and costs €65 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Parma?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamburg station to Parma station. However, there are services departing from Hamburg central bus station and arriving at Parma Bus Station via Milan Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Parma?

No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Parma. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Parma via Basel SBB, Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Parma?

The distance between Hamburg and Parma is 1127 km. The road distance is 1230.8 km.

How do I travel from Hamburg to Parma without a car?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Parma without a car is to train which takes 13h 55m and costs €330 - €650.

How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Parma?

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Hamburg to Parma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Parma bus from?

Hamburg to Parma bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg central bus station.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Parma train from?

Hamburg to Parma train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Hamburg to Parma?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Parma is to train which takes 13h 55m and costs €330 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €170 and takes 20h 35m.

Where does the Hamburg to Parma bus arrive?

Hamburg to Parma bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.

Where does the Hamburg to Parma train arrive?

Hamburg to Parma train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Hamburg to Parma?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Parma is 1231 km. It takes approximately 11h 10m to drive from Hamburg to Parma.

How do I get a train ticket from Hamburg to Parma?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Hamburg to Parma?

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Where can I stay near Parma?

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Hamburg to Parma - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Hamburg to Parma by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane HAM - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain
7h 8m
€92–313
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane HAM - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Parmatrain
6h 44m
€65–229
Train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBBtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
3. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Parmatrain Fr
13h 55m
€330–605
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel to Parmabus
20h 2m
€217–399
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Hamburg Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Parmatrain Fr
17h 39m
€146–295
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane HAM - LIN
2. Take the train from Milano Rogoredo to Parmatrain
6h 50m
€117–357
Fly to Verona Villafranca Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane HAM - VRN
2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bologna Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain
7h 2m
€110–351
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane HAM - VCE
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain
7h 29m
€99–298
Car train, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Hamburg Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhofcartrain Uex 2026
2. Drive from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Parmacar
16h 22m
€163–208
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamburg central bus station to Milanbus FlixBus N24
2. Take the bus from Milan Lampugnano to Parma Bus Stationbus Itabus / ...
20h 35m
€104–163
Drive 1,230.8 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Parmacar 1,230.8 km
11h 10m
€199–287

Hamburg to Parma by train

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Distance: 1,126.8 km
Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Hamburg, Germany and Parma, Italy?

You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Parma via Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 13h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hamburg central bus station to Parma Bus Station via Milan Lampugnano in around 20h 35m.

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