- Must visit
Cappella degli Scrovegni
Home to Giotto’s frescoes, this UNESCO-listed chapel is one of the greatest masterpieces of Western art and Padua’s top cultural visit.
Cheapest price
€7
Average price
€12
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 32 m
Buses per day
11
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 €12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.
Of the 11 buses that leave Bologna for Padua on Wed, Aug 05, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 111 km distance in an average of 1 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 1 h 35 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.
FlixBus
2790
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
2702
2726
2790
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FlixBusOmio 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 €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 27m. 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 €7, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 68 miles (111 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€9 Average price Cheapest | €13 Average price |
2h 6m Average total duration 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Padua:
A bus is €4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Padua costing on average €13.
Other travel options to Padua take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 36m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €83 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price €81 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €284 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €284 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €244 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €244 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €243 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €243 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €243 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €246 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €242 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €242 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €242 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €81 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €81 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price €80 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price €81 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price €81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €80 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €81 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €10 |
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Padua buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 10:25 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h40 | 12:05 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
068 | 4:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h00 | 6:10 AM Padova, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
2702 | 4:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h30 | 6:10 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h05 | 7:15 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h55 | 8:35 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h35 | 10:05 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h40 | 2:25 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h35 | 4:20 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2790 | 2:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h30 | 4:15 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h40 | 7:25 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2726 | 7:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h30 | 8:50 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Bologna to Padua run on average 26 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €7 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 36m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Buses per day 26 |
Direct buses 25 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Padua — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Padua trip today.
Home to Giotto’s frescoes, this UNESCO-listed chapel is one of the greatest masterpieces of Western art and Padua’s top cultural visit.
Padua’s main civic museum complex with archaeology, medieval and modern art, and access paired with the Scrovegni Chapel area.
University museum displaying one of Europe’s oldest botanical gardens, blending science, architecture, and rare plant collections.
One of Europe’s largest squares, ideal for strolling among statues, canals, and lawns; a signature public space of Padua.
Elegant central square lined with cafes and historic buildings, best known for the astronomical clock tower and lively evening atmosphere.
Historic market square beside Palazzo della Ragione, packed with daily local life, stalls, and excellent people-watching in the old center.
Bigoli pasta in a rich duck ragù, a classic of the Veneto inland. It is especially associated with festive Sunday meals in Padua and nearby towns.
Short tubular pasta with white beans, often made thick and rustic. A comforting Veneto staple linked to peasant cooking and common in Padua homes.
Rice slowly cooked with spring peas, traditionally from nearby Arquà Petrarca or Baone. A seasonal Euganean Hills dish valued for its sweetness and simplicity.
Established fine dining address with creative cuisine, tasting menus, and attentive service. Best for a higher-end meal in a modern elegant setting.
Historic central restaurant known for refined Paduan and Venetian cuisine in elegant rooms. Good choice for classic dishes with a polished atmosphere.
Well-known traditional venue serving Venetian and Paduan specialties, including bigoli and seasonal classics, in a warm and longstanding local setting.
Moderate for Northern Italy. Hotels and dining cost less than Venice, while local transit and casual meals stay fairly reasonable for tourists.
Service is often included. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% at restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
Official public transport app
Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) -> Padova Stazione
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Most Bologna to Padua buses use the Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) to Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) station pair, with some services arriving at Padova, Stazione FS. Use this guide to compare Bologna and Padua bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station), Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km), Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
Available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre): Elevators, ramps.
Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna is 5 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the arrivals area.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna.
Available at Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna: Elevators, ramps.
Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre. ATMs are available at Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre.
Available at Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre: Ramp access available.
Padova, Stazione FS has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Small cafes and vending machines available
Wi-Fi is available at Padova, Stazione FS. ATMs are aTM located next to the ticket office.
Ticket office support is available at Padova, Stazione FS.
Available at Padova, Stazione FS: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Padova, Stazione FS: Wheelchair accessible with ramps.
Padova, Autostazione has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several food kiosks available.
Wi-Fi is available at Padova, Autostazione. ATMs are aTM located inside the bus station.
Ticket office support is available at Padova, Autostazione.
Available at Padova, Autostazione: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Padova, Autostazione: The station is accessible for individuals with disabilities.
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