By train
Parma is on the main railway line connecting Milan to Bologna. The journey takes approx. 90 min. from Milan and 60 min. from Bologna. Information about schedules can be found at the address: http://www.trenitalia.com/home/en/index.htm.
By plane
The closest airports are located in Milano (Linate e Malpensa) and Bologna. Please, bear in mind that Bologna airport is under renovation, so it will be closed from may 3rd to july 2nd - flight will depart and arrive in Forli' or Rimini.
How to reach Milan Railway Station from Milan Linate airport: outside the airport there is a bus (Star fly) going to Milano Stazione Centrale (Railway station) leaving approx. every 30 min. (journey time is approx. 30 min, fare is approx. 4 Euros). You can buy tickets on the bus. If you want to take a taxi, the cost is 12-18 Euros.
How to reach Milan Railway Station from Milan Malpensa airport: outside the airport there are two bus lines (Malpensa Bus Express and Malpensa Shuttle AirPullman) going to Milano Stazione Centrale (Railway station) leaving approx. every 10 min. (journey time is approx. 60 min, fare is approx 7 Euros). You can buy tickets on the bus. If you want to take a taxi, the cost is 60-75 Euros.
Parma airport is connected with Roma.
By car
Take the exit "Parma Ovest" on the A1 highway. The reach the department, follow this link.