Day trip from Milan to Parma
Parma lies 116 km (72 mi) south-east of Milan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 116 km (72 mi) apart, Parma is a realistic day trip from Milan: about 1 h 53 min each way by road.
| Milan | Parma | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Italy |
| Population | 1.4 million | 198,292 |
| Elevation | 127 m (417 ft) | 64 m (210 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Parma
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Staying in Parma
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Common questions
How far is Parma from Milan?
116 km (72 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Milan; by road roughly 141 km (88 mi).
How long does it take to get from Milan to Parma by road?
About 1 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Milan and Parma?
No, both are on Europe/Rome at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.