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

The cheapest way to get from Munich to Parma is to bus which costs €35 - €120 and takes 9h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Munich to Parma is to fly and train which takes 5h 25m and costs €100 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between Munich and Parma?

No, there is no direct bus from Munich station to Parma. However, there are services departing from Munich central bus station and arriving at Parma via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Munich and Parma?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Muenchen Hbf and arriving at Parma. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 2m.

How far is it from Munich to Parma?

The distance between Munich and Parma is 635 km. The road distance is 480.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Munich to Parma without a car is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs €60 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Munich to Parma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Munich to Parma bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Munich to Parma train from?

Munich to Parma train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Ostbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Munich to Parma?

The best way to get from Munich to Parma is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs €60 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €120 and takes 9h 2m.

Where does the Munich to Parma bus arrive?

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

Where does the Munich to Parma train arrive?

Munich to Parma train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Can I drive from Munich to Parma?

Yes, the driving distance between Munich to Parma is 481 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Munich to Parma.

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

Book your Munich to Parma train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Munich to Parma bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Parma?

There are 770+ hotels available in Parma.

Munich to Parma - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Munich to Parma by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, train, plane, or shuttle

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bologna Centrale89
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to ParmaIc
7h 58m
€61–390
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to MilanFlixBus N728
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Parma507 / ...
9h 2m
€35–113
Night train
1. Take the night train from Muenchen Hbf to ParmaNj
11h 2m
€65–270
Drive 480.7 km
1. Drive from Munich to Parma480.7 km
5h 54m
€74–107
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Munich - Bus Station to Brescia - North Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Brescia to ParmaR8
10h 15m
€92–233
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)MUC - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
5h 25m
€103–552
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)MUC - LIN
2. Take a shuttle bus from Milano Linate airport to Parma
5h 53m
€110–423
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)MUC - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centrale
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Parma
6h 58m
€70–248
Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)MUC - FLR
2. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Reggio Emilia
6h 57m
€135–590
Fly to Verona Villafranca Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)MUC - VRN
2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bologna Centrale
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
7h 2m
€140–684

Munich to Parma by train

28Weekly Trains

7h 58mAverage Duration

€61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 635.4 km
Duration: 7h 58m

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

You can take a train from Ostbahnhof to Parma via Bologna Centrale in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Munich central bus station to Parma via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 9h 2m.

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