The cheapest and fastest buses from Bologna to Padua
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 22 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
111 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bologna to Padua is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Padua will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 18 buses that leave Bologna for Padua on Thu, Feb 05, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Feb 05 the direct buses cover the 111 km distance in an average of 1 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Thu, Feb 05 the slowest buses will take 1 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train and bus for Bologna to Padua
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Padua among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 68 miles (111 km)
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2h 9m Average total duration 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Bologna to Padua Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Live departures
Bologna to Padua bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Padua buses for today, Wednesday, February 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 1:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h35 | 3:20 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2790 | 1:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h30 | 3:15 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2726 | 6:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h30 | 7:50 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h35 | 10:50 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, February 5 | |||||
068 | 3:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h00 | 5:10 AM Padova, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
2792 | 3:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h55 | 5:35 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h05 | 6:15 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h35 | 7:15 AM Padova, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h55 | 7:35 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h35 | 9:05 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bologna to Padua
Buses from Bologna to Padua run on average 26 times per day, taking around 1h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 25 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 68 miles (111 km) distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 68 miles (111 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€4) |
Buses per day 26 |
Direct buses 25 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, GoOpti, Busitalia, Infobus from Bologna to PaduaYou can travel by bus between Bologna to Padua with Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, GoOpti, Busitalia, Infobus for as low as $6 (€4). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Bologna to Padua
The direct bus connection Bologna-Padua is guaranteed every day with at least ten trips that depart almost every hour, from early morning until late evening. The first bus ride is scheduled around 04:15 and the last one around 17:40 with arrival around 18:40: 40 minutes. The journey in fact lasts about 2 hours.
Which bus companies travel from Bologna to Padua?
The companies that provide the bus route Bologna Padua are MarinoBus, InfoBus, Flixbus and BusCenter. The first two depart and arrive at the main bus stations, while Flixbus leaves from the central station and arrives at the station of Piazzale Boschetti. On Saturday there is also a bus ride by Autolinee Federico, which leaves at 07:00.
How long is the bus from Bologna to Padua?
The journey from the capital of Emilia to the Venetian town is fast. The journey by bus Bologna Padua lasts on average 2 hours at any time of day and with all companies. Some Flixbus trips take just 1 hour and 30 minutes, while the transfer with BusCenter.it takes 1 hour and 25 minutes. In any case, the connection is direct and does not require intermediate changes.
How many buses are there from Bologna to Padua?
The direct bus services Bologna Padua are at least ten every day with an extra ride on Saturday. The planned departures are distributed throughout the day at a minimum distance of 2 hours from each other and are equally distributed: five in the morning and five in the afternoon.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Bologna to Padua?
Bologna Bus Station: is located in Piazza XX Settembre and is also known as Terminal Bus. Located in a very convenient location, just 200 meters from the central station, allows you to reach in a few minutes the center with the lines 11 and 356 of local buses. Nearby are available bars, restaurants, newsstands, waiting room, luggage storage.
Padua bus station: the stop of Via della Pace, which is located at the train station and is the terminus of buses and trams, also has parking. The station of Piazzale Boschetti is connected to the city by bus lines 15, 18 and 05 with a journey of 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can take the SIR1 train, which will take you to the city centre in 8 minutes.
FAQs: Bus from Bologna to Padua
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Padua by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Padua, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Marino Autolinee
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- Scrovegni Chapel, renowned for its frescoes by Giotto depicting biblical scenes
- Basilica of Saint Anthony, a significant pilgrimage site with stunning architecture and religious relics
- Prato della Valle, one of Europe's largest squares featuring a central island and surrounding statues
- University of Padua, one of the world's oldest universities with a historic botanical garden
- Palazzo della Ragione, a medieval town hall with a vast hall and vibrant frescoes.
- Explore the vibrant local markets in Padua, offering fresh produce and artisanal goods
- Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the picturesque canals of Padua
- Attend a classical music concert at the historic Teatro Verdi
- Discover the art and history at the Eremitani Civic Museums
- Savor traditional Italian cuisine at a local trattoria.
- Marino Autolinee
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Marino Autolinee
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Marino Autolinee
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- Marino Autolinee
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bologna to Padua
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station)
- Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km)
- Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 21, 25, 30 Train: Bologna Centrale
- 05:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 54, 81, 91
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