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

The cheapest way to get from Parma to Hamburg is to train and fly which costs €65 - €230 and takes 6h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Parma to Hamburg is to train and fly which takes 6h 21m and costs €65 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Parma and Hamburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Parma to Hamburg station. However, there are services departing from Parma and arriving at Hamburg central bus station via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Parma and Hamburg?

No, there is no direct train from Parma to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Parma and arriving at Hamburg Hbf via Milano Centrale, Basel SBB and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 16m.

How far is it from Parma to Hamburg?

The distance between Parma and Hamburg is 1127 km. The road distance is 1231 km.

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

The best way to get from Parma to Hamburg without a car is to train which takes 14h 16m and costs €240 - €470.

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

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

Where do I catch the Parma to Hamburg bus from?

Parma to Hamburg bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Parma station.

Where do I catch the Parma to Hamburg train from?

Parma to Hamburg train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Parma station.

Train or bus from Parma to Hamburg?

The best way to get from Parma to Hamburg is to train which takes 14h 16m and costs €240 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €170 and takes 20h 28m.

Where does the Parma to Hamburg bus arrive?

Parma to Hamburg bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Milano - Autostazione Terminal Bus Di Lampugnano station.

Where does the Parma to Hamburg train arrive?

Parma to Hamburg train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Parma to Hamburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Parma to Hamburg is 1231 km. It takes approximately 11h 18m to drive from Parma to Hamburg.

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

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

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

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Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BLQ - HAM
7h 8m
€93–265
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Parma to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane MXP - HAM
6h 21m
€65–229
Train
1. Take the train from Parma to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
4. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
14h 16m
€243–469
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parma to Milano - Autostazione Terminal Bus Di Lampugnanobus 36 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milan to Hamburg central bus stationbus FlixBus N24
20h 28m
€102–166
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Parma to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
3. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
16h 36m
€118–279
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Parma to Milano Rogoredotrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane LIN - HAM
6h 22m
€118–404
Train, train to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
3. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane VRN - HAM
6h 53m
€111–350
Train, train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
3. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane VCE - HAM
7h 23m
€100–297
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Parma to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhofcar
2. Take the cartrain from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbfcartrain Uex 2026
15h 5m
€159–205
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Parma to Zürich Bus Stationbus 36
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Hamburg-Altonatrain Ice
17h 46m
€324–501
Drive 1,231 km
1. Drive from Parma to Hamburgcar 1,231 km
11h 18m
€199–287

Parma to Hamburg by train

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

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

You can take a train from Parma to Hamburg Hbf via Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 14h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parma to Hamburg central bus station via Milano - Autostazione Terminal Bus Di Lampugnano and Milan in around 20h 28m.

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