The average train between Basel and Parma takes 8h 34m and the fastest train takes 5h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel 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 5 times a day between Basel and Parma. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Parma at 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 8h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Basel to Parma? 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 Basel to Parma. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Parma station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
Basel to Parma train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Parma train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Parma station.
Book your Basel to Parma train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenitalia Frecce and Trenitalia Intercity.
The distance between Basel and Parma is 372.8 km. The road distance is 455 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Parma via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 7h 21m.