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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Parma takes 15h 21m and the fastest train takes 10h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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.

15h 21m
Duration
1,031 km
Distance
€273
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain train 43
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train Ec
  3. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train
  4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Parmatrain train Ic
13h 9m
€167–632

Essen to Parma train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Essen and Parma. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Parma at 12:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 15h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,031.1 km
  • Duration: 15h 21m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Parma via Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 13h 9m.

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