The average train between Metz and Parma takes 12h 18m and the fastest train takes 9h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Metz 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 4 times a day between Metz and Parma. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Metz is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Parma at 3:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 12h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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17h 59m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Metz 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 Metz to Parma. However, there are services departing from Metz station and arriving at Parma station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.
Metz to Parma train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Metz Ville station.
Metz to Parma train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Parma station.
Book your Metz to Parma train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Metz and Parma is 574.3 km. The road distance is 749 km.
You can take a train from Metz Ville to Parma via Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 10h 41m.